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A crane operator discovers during their daily inspection that the fire extinguisher mounted on the crane is expired. The job site is in a remote location and a replacement is not immediately available. What is the most appropriate action for the operator regarding crane operation, according to provincial OHS regulations?

Provincial OHS regulations typically require all industrial equipment, including cranes, to be equipped with a properly maintained and non-expired fire extingui

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Question: A crane operator discovers during their daily inspection that the fire extinguisher mounted on the crane is expired. The job site is in a remote location and a replacement is not immediately available. What is the most appropriate action for the operator regarding crane operation, according to provincial OHS regulations?

Answer options:

  • Operate the crane for the day and replace the extinguisher tomorrow.
  • Proceed with the lift but have a fire watch person on standby. ✅ Do not operate the crane until a compliant, non-expired fire extinguisher is present.
  • Contact the supervisor for approval to operate without a compliant extinguisher.

Correct answer: Do not operate the crane until a compliant, non-expired fire extinguisher is present.

Explanation: Provincial OHS regulations typically require all industrial equipment, including cranes, to be equipped with a properly maintained and non-expired fire extinguisher. Operating the crane without this essential safety device is a non-compliance and poses an unacceptable risk, regardless of site remoteness, making ceasing operations the only acceptable choice.

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