What is included in a lift plan?

• A. The weight of the load and the color of the equipment.
• B. Rigging configuration and the planned lift path.
• C. The number of points and weather considerations.
• D. Load weight, rigging configuration, lift path, number of points, personnel, hazards, weather considerations, and contingency steps.

Answer: (D)

A lift plan is a comprehensive document that coordinates every factor influencing a hoisting operation to keep people and equipment safe. It must spell out the load weight, the rigging configuration, the planned lift path, and how many lift points or attachments will be used. It also covers who will be involved on the lift, any hazards on site, weather considerations, and contingency steps if something doesn’t go as planned. These elements together ensure the lift is planned with the right equipment, correct rigging, clear communication, and prepared responses to changing conditions.

Partial plans that leave out any of these aspects—like only noting weight or only the path—can miss critical safety and logistics details, which is why the full set of elements is essential. The color of equipment is not relevant to planning the lift, and while some items like weather or hazards are important, the plan must combine all of them, not just a subset.