120101k Materials Handling

Question 1

If you have to carry a heavy object, what is the best way to hold it?

Answer 1

Close to your body.

Question 2

What should you do if you are helping move a suspended load.

Answer 2

Guide and follow load

Question 3

What is the safest method for storing loose materials?

Answer 3

Put them in containers

Question 4

What is the hand signal for emergency stop when hoisting a load?

Answer 4

Both arms straight out from your shoulders

Question 5

Which signal indicates boom down?

Answer 5

Arm position horizontal and thumb pointing down.

Question 6

Which signal indicates hoist load?

Answer 6

Forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, small circles.

Question 7

A knot in a fibre rope can reduce strength of rope by:

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

Which wire rope classification is most common in industries?

Answer 8

6/19

Question 9

Where is the centre of gravity of an object located?

Answer 9

At the point where the object balances.

Question 10

What is the safety factor for wife rope when lifting people?

Answer 10

10:1

Question 11

Maximum number of plates that can be lifted using a plate clamp?

Answer 11

1

Question 12

Before attempting to lift an object, you should determine its:

Answer 12

Weight