Rigger Basic ADC Practice Test

Before using a lifting clutch, the focus is on safety-critical checks that confirm it can handle the load, operate correctly, and fit with the other rigging components. The key checks are ensuring the working load limit is appropriate for the load, verifying that the mechanism functions properly (opens, closes, and locks as intended), and confirming compatibility with hooks, slings, and attachments. Inspecting color or wear isn’t a standard pre-use requirement because color alone isn’t a reliable indicator of safe function, and wear assessment belongs to broader condition monitoring rather than a specific pre-use checklist item. If wear or damage is evident, that would prompt a more thorough inspection or replacement, but it isn’t listed as a formal pre-use check by itself.