In ladder hoisting, which action completes the setup sequence after passing the loop under the ladder through the rungs?

• A. Loop over ladder tip forming larks foot
• B. From tip of ladder, pass loop under ladder then through rungs about 1/3 distance from the hoisting end
• C. Figure 8 on a Bight with large loop
• D. Attach tag line

Answer: (D)

Controlling and guiding the ladder from the ground is what this step adds. After you pass the loop under the ladder through the rungs, the next move is to attach a tag line. This tag line gives a dedicated control and communication route for the team on the ground, allowing you to steer, stabilize, and keep the ladder from twisting or swinging as it’s hoisted. The tag line helps you direct the ladder's path and provides a clear cue for movement. The other options describe different knot configurations or looping methods, but they don’t provide the ground-control function that the tag line supplies.