If a new hazard is identified during a lift, what should the signaler do?

If a new hazard is identified during a lift, what should the signaler do?

• A. Continue the lift and reassess after.
• B. Ignore the hazard.
• C. Stop the lift and report the hazard to the supervisor.
• D. Stop the lift and reassess with the operator.

Answer: (C)

When a new hazard is identified, you must stop the lift and report it to the supervisor. Halting operations prevents anyone from being exposed to the unknown risk and triggers the proper safety process to assess and control the hazard. The supervisor can determine the right course of action—whether that’s pausing to reassess with the operator, implementing controls, or shutting down if needed—so nothing is decided or documented informally. Continuing the lift or ignoring the hazard is unsafe, and reassessing with the operator alone without notifying supervision bypasses the required escalation and documentation.

When a new hazard is identified, you must stop the lift and report it to the supervisor. Halting operations prevents anyone from being exposed to the unknown risk and triggers the proper safety process to assess and control the hazard. The supervisor can determine the right course of action—whether that’s pausing to reassess with the operator, implementing controls, or shutting down if needed—so nothing is decided or documented informally. Continuing the lift or ignoring the hazard is unsafe, and reassessing with the operator alone without notifying supervision bypasses the required escalation and documentation.