Is lifting personnel allowed at any time?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with supervisor approval
• D. Only during daylight hours

Answer: (B)

Lifting personnel with a crane is not allowed as a routine practice. Workers should only be elevated using equipment that is specifically designed and rated for lifting people, such as a certified man basket or personnel platform, and only under a documented lift plan with trained supervision. This is because lifting people introduces serious fall, crush, and stability risks that standard hoisting operations aren’t equipped to manage.

That’s why the statement is false: you can’t lift personnel at any time just because a lift is requested or approved. Even with supervisor approval, you still must have the appropriate personnel-lifting device, a written plan detailing hazards and controls, and a qualified operator. Daylight restrictions aren’t the rule either—night work could be permissible if the site is properly illuminated and all safety requirements are met.