What must a worker do if rigging equipment is suspected to be defective?

What must a worker do if rigging equipment is suspected to be defective?

• A. Stop using it, report to supervision, and wait for confirmation it is safe.
• B. Continue working with it if no noise is heard.
• C. Replace immediately without supervisor.
• D. Ignore until end of shift.

Answer: (C)

When rigging gear is suspected defective, the safest course is to stop using it, report the issue to supervision, and wait for confirmation it is safe to resume use. This matters because a defect can fail under load, causing a dropped load, equipment failure, and serious injuries. Removing the item from service and tagging it as defective ensures it won’t be used again until a qualified person inspects, approves, or replaces it. Actions like continuing to use it, replacing it without authorization, or ignoring the defect all keep the hazard in place and can lead to harm.

When rigging gear is suspected defective, the safest course is to stop using it, report the issue to supervision, and wait for confirmation it is safe to resume use. This matters because a defect can fail under load, causing a dropped load, equipment failure, and serious injuries. Removing the item from service and tagging it as defective ensures it won’t be used again until a qualified person inspects, approves, or replaces it. Actions like continuing to use it, replacing it without authorization, or ignoring the defect all keep the hazard in place and can lead to harm.