What is required for a trial lift with an unoccupied personnel platform?

For a trial lift with an unoccupied personnel platform, loading it with at least the anticipated weight is crucial. This requirement ensures that the crane and personnel platform are tested under conditions that simulate actual operational use, reflecting the weight that would typically be lifted during normal operations.

Loading the platform with the anticipated weight allows for a proper assessment of the crane's capabilities, stability, and performance during the lift. This ensures that any potential issues that could arise when the platform is in use are identified before actual personnel are involved. It aligns with best safety practices, ensuring that the equipment has been tested in a manner that prepares it for the weight it was designed to handle and supports safe operation protocols.

In contrast to other options, an empty platform would not provide accurate information regarding the crane's lifting capabilities or stress factors. Similarly, maximum capacity loads might exceed what is typically required for everyday tasks, leading to unnecessary risks. Lastly, while a safety factor of 2 may be a standard in some contexts, it isn't specifically necessary for the trial lift of an unoccupied personnel platform, as the focus here is on verifying the lift with anticipated weight rather than overloading the equipment.