In the event of a safety device failure, what is the required action for the lift operation?

• A. Bring lift to a safe halt
• B. Continue with operation at reduced speed
• C. Inspect afterwards only
• D. Stop immediately and restart

Answer: (A)

When a safety device fails, the priority is to prevent any uncontrolled motion or load hazards. The best action is to bring the lift to a safe halt and secure the equipment so nothing can move unexpectedly. This creates a safe state where the fault can be investigated, the power can be isolated if needed, and personnel can be protected.

After stopping, report the fault to the supervisor and follow proper procedures to tag out the equipment and have a qualified person inspect and repair the safety device before attempting to resume operation. Restarting is not allowed until the fault is fixed and the system has been tested as safe.

Continuing operation at reduced speed or inspecting after the fact without stopping first would leave you exposed to risk, and stopping immediately with a restart later is only appropriate after the fault has been addressed.