Where should the BLUE RING be held?

Where should the BLUE RING be held?

• A. Attach to anchor
• B. Hold at intersection
• C. Hold at cross deck pendant
• D. Place on runway centerline

Answer: (B)

Positioning the blue ring at the intersection keeps the lift point centered where the lifting lines meet, so the load is shared evenly and stays balanced under the crane. This reduces side loading, minimizes ring slippage, and helps prevent the load from swinging or tilting as you lift. Placing the ring on an anchor would fix it to a single point and can create an off-center load as directions change. Holding it at the cross deck pendant shifts the load path away from the crane and can lead to misalignment or interference. Placing it on the runway centerline isn’t related to the lifting setup and could obstruct movement.

Positioning the blue ring at the intersection keeps the lift point centered where the lifting lines meet, so the load is shared evenly and stays balanced under the crane. This reduces side loading, minimizes ring slippage, and helps prevent the load from swinging or tilting as you lift. Placing the ring on an anchor would fix it to a single point and can create an off-center load as directions change. Holding it at the cross deck pendant shifts the load path away from the crane and can lead to misalignment or interference. Placing it on the runway centerline isn’t related to the lifting setup and could obstruct movement.