B - Climbing, Lifting, Rigging and Hoisting

Question 1

What standard must a full body harness meet if manufactured on or after July 1, 2009?

Answer 1

CSA

Question 2

How often must you inspect your fall arrest equipment?

Answer 2

Before use on each shift

Question 3

What is the minimum distance a ladder must protrude above the intended landing point?

Answer 3

1 m (3 ft)

Question 4

What is the safety factor for scaffold systems?

Answer 4

Four times the load that may be imposed on it.

Question 5

At what height must an employer have a guardrail erected for a temporary work area?

Answer 5

3.0 m (10 ft)

Question 6

When conducting a hazard assessment related to lifting and handling a load, your employer must consider the:

Answer 6

Weight, size and shape of the load.

Question 7

What is Not an example of a recommended lifting technique?

Answer 7

Lift no higher than the eye level.

Question 8

What is the goal of proper lifting technique?

Answer 8

To eliminate loading stresses on the soft tissue of your lower back.

Question 9

How is safe working load (SWL) defined?

Answer 9

Breaking strength divided by the safety factor.

Question 10

What does the term Chock Loading mean when applied to rigging equipment?

Answer 10

The sling is exposed to stress by having the load suddenly started or stopped.

Question 11

What rigging factor is to used when lifting and transporting workers?

Answer 11

10: 1

Question 12

How often must rigging be inspected?

Answer 12

At the beginning of each work shift

Question 13

What is recommended when attaching the hook to an eye-bolt?

Answer 13

Always use a shackle when attaching the hook to the load.

Question 14

What is the recommended sling angle when rigging a load?

Answer 14

The sling angle must never be less than 60 degrees.