What should the operator do during setup if all the outriggers are not visible?

• A. Operate as planned
• B. Watch the signal person
• C. Inspect the ground conditions
• D. Ignore and proceed

Answer: (B)

When outriggers aren’t visible, the priority is to rely on the signal person for guidance. Outriggers are what stabilize the crane by distributing the load to solid ground, and you need to confirm their deployment and contact before proceeding. If you can’t see them, you can’t verify they’re properly extended, leveled, and making solid contact with the ground. The signal person provides essential directions and signals to confirm that the outriggers are in the correct positions and that the setup is safe. This communication helps ensure you don’t advance with an unstable setup or unknown ground conditions. Simply continuing as planned or ignoring the signals could lead to tipping or ground failure. While inspecting ground conditions is important, it cannot replace the need to follow the signal person’s instructions when visibility of critical components like outriggers is missing.