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Unsafe rigging exposes workers to catastrophic struck-by and collapse incidents. Leadership must intervene in real time by pausing work, engaging crews respectfully, and demonstrating the correct method. Hands-on coaching reinforces safe practices and builds competence while showing leadership’s commitment to safety over production. Disciplinary action may be appropriate later if behavior is repeated, but coaching should be the first response. Ignoring the behavior misses an opportunity to correct risk and weakens safety culture. Signs may help as reminders but cannot substitute for direct training and reinforcement. Demonstrating proper sling use, load angles, and inspection criteria connects standards to real tasks. Empowering workers to ask questions and explain back (“teach-back”) reinforces retention. This corrective coaching embodies CHST leadership principles: clear communication, worker engagement, and prioritizing hazard elimination. Over time, this approach reduces repeat unsafe acts and builds a culture of ownership and accountability.