When preparing to use a remote or radio control device, when should the battery be changed?

When preparing to use a remote or radio control device, when should the battery be changed?

• A. Change the battery at the beginning of the shift
• B. Change the battery at the beginning of the week
• C. Change the battery at the beginning of the month
• D. Change the battery at the beginning of the day

Answer: (A)

Change the battery at the beginning of the shift. Starting with a fully charged remote ensures it will operate reliably for the entire shift, reducing the risk of mid‑operation power loss that could compromise crane control and safety. Waiting until the end of the day, week, or month leaves a remote with insufficient charge during active work, and even starting at the beginning of the day may not cover a long shift or multiple tasks. Treat the shift boundary as the point to ensure a known-good, fully charged control, and keep a charged spare on hand as a backup.

Change the battery at the beginning of the shift. Starting with a fully charged remote ensures it will operate reliably for the entire shift, reducing the risk of mid‑operation power loss that could compromise crane control and safety. Waiting until the end of the day, week, or month leaves a remote with insufficient charge during active work, and even starting at the beginning of the day may not cover a long shift or multiple tasks. Treat the shift boundary as the point to ensure a known-good, fully charged control, and keep a charged spare on hand as a backup.