What is the purpose of a pre-lift planning meeting?

• A. To review the schedule for the lift.
• B. To discuss hazards, rigging method, load details, roles, communications, and emergency procedures.
• C. To assign blame after an incident.
• D. To discuss unrelated topics.

Answer: (B)

Coordinating safety-critical elements before a lift is the main goal of a pre-lift planning meeting. It ensures that hazards are identified and mitigated, the rigging method and hardware are appropriate, load details (weight, center of gravity, dimensions) are understood, and roles, communications, and emergency procedures are agreed upon. This shared understanding helps prevent surprises on the worksite, enables clear signals and coordination during the lift, and provides a plan for responding quickly if something goes wrong. Scheduling questions can come up, but they’re secondary to confirming safety and coordination. Discussing blame after an incident or unrelated topics would not contribute to a safe, controlled lift.