Who should approve a lifting plan?

• A. The operator
• B. The client
• C. The maintenance technician
• D. Supervisor and safety officer or engineer

Answer: (D)

A lifting plan needs approval from someone who has both the authority to sign off on the work and the technical eye to verify safety and compliance. The supervisor on site, together with a safety officer or engineer, review the plan to confirm the rigging method, equipment selection, load weight and center of gravity, crane capacity, and the required safety controls like exclusion zones and communication procedures. This dual oversight ensures the plan is technically sound and that it aligns with safety policies before any lift begins, and it provides a clear point of authority to stop or adjust the operation if conditions change. The operator carries out the lift and follows the plan, but does not have the authority to approve it. The client may request or authorize work, but typically does not possess the on-site technical authority to approve lifting plans. A maintenance technician may understand the equipment, but does not have the broader safety- and site-management authority needed for approval.