What is the primary purpose of reviewing a lift plan with the crew before starting a rigging operation?

• A. Confirm the price of the crane rental.
• B. Verify only the crane capacity and operator certification.
• C. Ensure the crew understands center of gravity, weight estimates, sling choices, anchor points, and communication procedures.
• D. Decide the order of breaks for the crew.

Answer: (C)

The main goal of reviewing the lift plan with the crew is to make sure everyone understands how the load will be balanced and moved, and what needs to be done to keep the lift safe. That means clear awareness of the load’s center of gravity, how much the load weighs, which slings and hardware will carry the load (and how they should be arranged), where the anchor points are, and how everyone will communicate during the lift. When the crew knows the center of gravity and weight estimates, they can anticipate how the load will behave and ensure the crane is used within its capacity. Choosing the right slings and angles prevents sling failure and unintended load movement, and solid anchor points keep the load securely in place during lifting. Clear communication procedures are essential to coordinate movements, signals, and stops, so no one is surprised by a crane boom movement or a load shift.

Other aspects like the crane rental price or simply verifying capacity or operator certification are important for overall project safety and logistics, but they do not constitute the immediate focus of the crew briefing. The briefing is about translating the rigging plan into a safe, executable set of actions—how the load will be rigged, how it will be moved, and how the team will communicate throughout the lift.