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According to CSA Z150, what action must a crane operator take if they observe a structural crack on the boom during a pre-operational inspection?

A structural crack on the boom is a critical safety defect that compromises the crane's integrity. CSA Z150 requires that such a defect necessitates immediately

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Question: According to CSA Z150, what action must a crane operator take if they observe a structural crack on the boom during a pre-operational inspection?

Answer options:

  • Apply a temporary splice and continue with reduced loads.
  • Note it in the logbook and inform the site engineer. ✅ Immediately red-tag the crane, take it out of service, and inform a supervisor.
  • Monitor the crack for the first hour of operation to see if it propagates.

Correct answer: Immediately red-tag the crane, take it out of service, and inform a supervisor.

Explanation: A structural crack on the boom is a critical safety defect that compromises the crane's integrity. CSA Z150 requires that such a defect necessitates immediately taking the crane out of service (red-tagging) and reporting it to a supervisor for engineering assessment and repair. Operating with a structural crack is strictly prohibited due to high risk of failure.

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