What is used to control a swinging load?

What is used to control a swinging load?

• A. Winch
• B. Tag line
• C. Cable reel
• D. Pulley

Answer: (B)

Controlling a swinging load is achieved with a tag line. A tag line is a lightweight line attached to the load that ground personnel pull on from the sides to steer and stabilize the load as it’s being hoisted. By applying controlled lateral forces, the sway is dampened and the load can be guided away from people, structures, or other hazards, helping keep the operation safe. A winch winds or pays out rope but doesn’t actively steer the load’s movement. A cable reel just stores and feeds cable, not directionally controlling sway. A pulley changes the direction of the lift but doesn’t provide a means to manage swing. So the tag line is the tool used to actively control a swinging load.

Controlling a swinging load is achieved with a tag line. A tag line is a lightweight line attached to the load that ground personnel pull on from the sides to steer and stabilize the load as it’s being hoisted. By applying controlled lateral forces, the sway is dampened and the load can be guided away from people, structures, or other hazards, helping keep the operation safe. A winch winds or pays out rope but doesn’t actively steer the load’s movement. A cable reel just stores and feeds cable, not directionally controlling sway. A pulley changes the direction of the lift but doesn’t provide a means to manage swing. So the tag line is the tool used to actively control a swinging load.