Which activity involves safely moving heavy equipment?

• A. ARC Welding
• B. Hoist
• C. Rigging
• D. Amp Meter

Answer: (C)

Rigging is the process of planning and performing a safe lift or move of a heavy load using appropriate hardware and procedures. It covers choosing the right equipment (slings, shackles, hooks, chains), verifying working load limits, attaching securely to proper lifting points, and controlling the load during lifting and placement with signals or tag lines. This holistic approach—planning, securing, and guiding the load—keeps the load balanced and prevents shifts, drops, or collisions.

A hoist is a lifting device that can be part of a move, but the overall activity of safely moving heavy equipment is rigging—the coordinated setup and execution. ARC welding involves joining metal, which isn’t about moving loads, and an amp meter measures electrical current, not mechanical movement.