To prevent slippage of a chain sling during lifting, which piece of equipment may be used?

• A. Basket
• B. Choker hitch
• C. Lifting beam
• D. Hoist

Answer: (C)

Preventing slippage comes from controlling how the load is engaged and distributed across the lifting setup. A lifting beam acts as a spreader, providing rigid, multiple lift points for the chain slings. By keeping the sling legs spread apart and aligned, the slings aren’t free to ride or slide around the surface of the load as it lifts, which keeps the load stable and the lift predictable. The beam also helps maintain proper sling angles and even load distribution, reducing the tendency for the sling to slip under load.

Other options either change how the load is attached or are not specifically aimed at preventing sling movement. A basket hitch is a sling arrangement rather than a piece of equipment designed to control slip; a hoist is the lifting device itself, and a choker hitch tightens around the load but can cause instability or damage and doesn’t inherently prevent slippage.