Which term refers to a platform movement hazard that occurs when the movement exceeds its intended travel distance?

Which term refers to a platform movement hazard that occurs when the movement exceeds its intended travel distance?

• A. Over speed
• B. Slack cable
• C. Overtravel
• D. Overload

Answer: (C)

Overtravel is the term for when a platform moves beyond its intended travel distance. This happens when the mechanism doesn’t stop at the designed end point, due to faulty limit switches, control faults, or misadjusted travel limits. The danger lies in the platform potentially colliding with nearby structures, equipment, or personnel, and it can create hazardous conditions for any ordnance or components involved. Overtravel is about distance exceeded, not how fast the movement is or the load being carried. For clarity: over speed means moving too fast; slack cable refers to a loss of tension in the cable causing control issues; and overload means carrying more weight than the system is designed to handle.

Overtravel is the term for when a platform moves beyond its intended travel distance. This happens when the mechanism doesn’t stop at the designed end point, due to faulty limit switches, control faults, or misadjusted travel limits. The danger lies in the platform potentially colliding with nearby structures, equipment, or personnel, and it can create hazardous conditions for any ordnance or components involved. Overtravel is about distance exceeded, not how fast the movement is or the load being carried. For clarity: over speed means moving too fast; slack cable refers to a loss of tension in the cable causing control issues; and overload means carrying more weight than the system is designed to handle.