To ensure that a snaphook is fully engaged, a worker should do which?

• A. Visually inspect it
• B. Tighten the strap
• C. Pull downward hard
• D. Shake to hear a click

Answer: (A)

Before using a snaphook, do a visual check to confirm the latch is fully closed and the hook sits correctly seated. This direct look is what ensures engagement because you can see that the gate is in the closed position and that nothing is catching or misaligned before any load is applied.

Relying on tightening the strap doesn’t guarantee engagement—the latch could still be out of position or the hook could be twisted or damaged. Trying to feel or hear a click isn’t reliable either; a noise can be misleading, and a misrouted strap or a bent hook can still appear okay after a shake. The visual check gives you the clearest, most immediate indication that the snaphook is ready for use.