Lifting personnel is not allowed on rubber.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with non-slip mats
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that lifting people with a crane must use a proper, rated personnel lifting device, not a makeshift surface. Lifting personnel on a rubber surface isn’t allowed because rubber can deform, slip, or bounce under dynamic crane loads, making the worker insecure and increasing the risk of a fall. A certified man basket or other approved personnel lifting platform—with guardrails, tie-off points, and appropriate fall protection—must be used, along with trained operators and a defined lifting plan. Simply adding non-slip mats doesn’t address the fundamental safety requirement, and options like “not specified” ignore the established rule that personnel lifting requires approved equipment.