The load ratings of a suspended personnel platform ___.

• A. II & III only
• B. I only
• C. I, II, or III
• D. II only

Answer: (A)

The load ratings on a suspended personnel platform define the maximum safe weight the platform can carry during normal operation, including the person, tools, and materials, and they also take into account the extra forces that occur when the platform is moving or stopping. In practice, there are two key ideas: the rated load—the absolute maximum weight that may be on the platform safely—and any maximum intended load for a specific job, which may be set lower to account for dynamic effects. The correct choice aligns with those two ideas, recognizing that both the static limit and the dynamic considerations are part of what the manufacturer specifies. Any statement that misstates what’s included in the rating (for example, excluding the operator’s weight or ignoring dynamic factors) isn’t consistent with how these ratings are determined. Always refer to the data plate for the exact rated load and never exceed it.