What precautions should be taken when lifting personnel with a crane?

When lifting personnel with a crane, it is critical to use a personnel platform that is specifically designed for this purpose. This platform is engineered to ensure the safety of the workers being lifted, providing features such as guardrails, toe boards, and a secure attachment system to the crane.

Using a personnel platform designed for lifting complies with safety regulations and standards, which mandate that only certified equipment be used for such operations. This ensures that the platform can support both the weight of the personnel and any necessary tools or equipment safely, while also allowing for proper maneuverability and stability during the lift.

In contrast, options that suggest using a standard lifting platform, lifting personnel without any platform, or only using the crane for materials do not meet safety standards and pose significant risks. Standard platforms may lack the necessary safety features, lifting personnel without any platform is extremely hazardous, and limiting the crane's use to materials only ignores the specific integrations needed for safe personnel lifting. Therefore, option B not only prioritizes safety but also adheres to best practices in crane operations.