A crane is positioned on a slight incline, yet the outriggers are properly cribbed and engaged. The operator ensures the crane is level before lifting. What impact does the initial slight incline have on the interpretation or use of the load chart?

Question: A crane is positioned on a slight incline, yet the outriggers are properly cribbed and engaged. The operator ensures the crane is level before lifting. What impact does the initial slight incline have on the interpretation or use of the load chart?

Answer options: ✅ None, as long as the crane is perfectly level when lifting, the load chart is valid.

• The load chart must be consulted for a reduced capacity even if the crane is levelled.
• The capacity automatically increases due to the positive incline.
• A stability test must be performed for every lift on an incline.

Correct answer: None, as long as the crane is perfectly level when lifting, the load chart is valid.

Explanation: If the crane can be perfectly leveled using its outriggers and cribbing on a firm surface, the load chart capacities apply as written, assuming the ground bearing pressure limits are not exceeded and the crane is stable. The critical factor is operating the crane level, not the initial ground incline, as per CSA Z150. However, the initial incline makes leveling more challenging and requires careful setup.