The most common types of rigging used in industrial hoisting applications.

• A. Shackles
• B. Hitches
• C. Slings
• D. Blocks

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how the load is secured to the lifting device. A hitch is the arrangement of a sling around or through the load and how the sling ends are connected to the lift. This is the most common rigging approach because it’s quick, versatile, and works across a wide variety of load shapes and sizes. By choosing the right hitch—vertical, choker, or basket—you can control grip, balance, and load distribution using standard slings and hooks. Shackles and blocks are important hardware and equipment, and slings are the load-carrying pieces, but the everyday rigging practice that covers most lifting tasks is the hitch, since it describes how the sling is arranged to secure and lift the load safely.