A single sling basket hitch should only be used when the sling is passed through part of the load and the load is balanced.

• A. False
• B. It depends on the load
• C. True
• D. Not enough information

Answer: (C)

A single sling basket hitch works by the sling forming a cradle around part of the load, so the load is held securely and won’t shift inside the sling. This is reliable only when the sling is passed through a part of the load (creating a gripping point and preventing lateral movement) and the load is balanced so both sides share the load evenly. If the sling isn’t passed through a load feature or the load isn’t balanced, the load can tilt, shift, or the sling can slip, making the lift unsafe. Therefore, this hitch is appropriate only under those conditions.