Why is it not permissible to hoist persons with an excavator bucket?

Hoisting persons with an excavator bucket is not permissible primarily because the design of the excavator is not intended for this purpose. Excavators are built to perform specific tasks like digging and lifting materials, not for safely transporting people. The bucket is not designed with safety features such as seating or secure harnessing that would be required to safely elevate individuals.

Using equipment for purposes outside its intended design can lead to accidents and injuries, as the control mechanisms and structural integrity of the bucket may not support human weight adequately or provide the necessary safeguards for passenger safety. Vacating an excavator bucket for personnel transport disregards the fundamental safety protocols established in machinery operation. These operating procedures are in place irrespective of the size of the excavator, emphasizing that the safety of personnel is paramount in all situations. Such strict regulations ensure that operators and other workers on a site adhere to safe practices to prevent any mishaps related to equipment misuse.