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909 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety II
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Tag Lines

Tag lines play an important part in helping to maneuver, control, and position loads being moved by cranes.

Tag-ex lifting loads safety.

When using tag lines:

  • Never tie or wrap tag lines around the hands, arms or bodies of people using them.
  • Do not make knots at the end of the tag lines.
  • Use the length that is appropriate for the lift.
  • Wear gloves when handling tag lines.
  • Watch for loops. Do not step in a tag line loop.
  • Do not place yourself between an immovable object and the load being lifted.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-13. Which of the following is a best practice when using tag lines?