What are common signs of rigging failure and the actions to take?

• A. Slippage, rope frays, cracks or deformation in hardware; stop the lift, remove damaged gear from service, inspect further, and replace before resuming
• B. Only rust on metal
• C. Missing labels
• D. Continue lift despite damage

Answer: (A)

Common rigging failures show up as wear or damage that weakens the system: slippage, rope frays, or cracks and deformation in hardware. The right response is to stop the lift immediately, remove the damaged gear from service, inspect the rigging further, and replace any worn or damaged components before resuming. This approach prevents a sudden failure that could drop the load or injure someone. While issues like rust on metal or missing labels can signal maintenance concerns, they don’t by themselves prove the rigging is failing or safe to continue. Continuing the lift with damage is unsafe and not acceptable. After stopping, the gear should be inspected by a qualified person, and only after confirming all components are within limits and properly rated should use resume.