Blocking can be placed under outrigger beam.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only under supervision
• D. Only in dry conditions

Answer: (B)

Outriggers are meant to transfer the lift load through their pads to a solid ground surface. The outrigger beam is a structural part of the crane, and blocking under that beam changes how the load is transmitted and can create instability, binding, or tipping as the system is loaded or moved. If the ground under an outrigger is soft or uneven, the correct approach is to place rated cribbing or mats under the outrigger pads themselves to create a stable, level bearing, not under the outrigger beam. Always ensure outriggers rest on solid, level ground and are cribbed according to manufacturer guidelines.