How should you perform a safe lifting cycle when moving a heavy load from the ground to a stockpile?

• A. Approach quickly, lift to full height, then move.
• B. Approach, lower to ground contact, engage in lift with bucket close to ground, then slowly raise while monitoring tilt, and move with bucket low.
• C. Lift first, then approach.
• D. Keep the bucket high during all steps.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is to control stability by keeping the load close to the ground during the lifting cycle. When moving a heavy load from the ground to a stockpile, approach with the bucket as low as possible, bring the load to ground contact to secure it, then engage the lift with the bucket near ground level and slowly raise while watching the tilt and stability. Move toward the stockpile with the bucket kept low and level, adjusting gradually to avoid sudden swing or tip. This approach minimizes the center-of-gravity shift and reduces the risk of tipping or losing the load, which is why it’s safer than lifting high first, approaching quickly to full height, or keeping the bucket elevated during the entire maneuver.