Climbing Lifting Rigging and Hoisting

Question 1

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

a) WCB
b) ULC
c) PPE
d) CSA

Answer 1

d) CSA

Question 2

How often must you inspect your fall arrest equipment?

a) before use on the first shift of the week
b) before use on first shift of the month
c) before use on each shift
d) only after equipment has been used to protect you from a fall

Answer 2

c) before use on each shift

Question 3

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

a) .3m
b) 1m
c) 1/4 the length of the ladder
d) 1/4 the distance of the base of the ladder from the base of the wall or structure

Answer 3

b) 1m

Question 4

The safety factor for a scaffold must be designed and constructed to support at least:
A) three times the load that may be imposed on it
B) four times the load that may be imposed on it
C) five times the load that may be imposed on it
D) six times the load that may be imposed on it

Answer 4

C) five times the load that may be imposed on it

Question 5

At what height must an employer have a guard rail erected for a temporary work area?
A) 8 feet
B) 10 feet
C) 12 feet
D) 14 feet

Answer 5

B) 10 feet

Question 6

When conducting a hazard assessment related to lifting and handling a load your employer must consider the:
A) Weight size and shape of the load
B) cost of renting moving equipment
C) insured value of the load to be moved
D) number of people required to move the load

Answer 6

A) Weight size and shape of the load

Question 7

What is not an example of a recommended lifting technique?
A) avoid awkward postures
B) lift loads smoothly
C) lift no higher than eye level
D) begin lifting at knee level

Answer 7

C) lift no higher than eye level

Question 8

What is the goal of proper lifting technique?
A) to constantly practice lifting to become more skilled
B) to increase lifting efficiency and capacity with practice
C) to increase the number of lifts performed per day
D) to eliminate loading stresses on the soft tissue of your lower back

Answer 8

D) to eliminate loading stresses on the soft tissue of your lower back

Question 9

How is safe working load SWL defined?
A) Breaking strength divided by the safety factor
B) safety factor divided by the breaking strength
C) The ultimate tensile strength
D) The safest way to move and lower a load

Answer 9

A) Breaking strength divided by the safety factor

Question 10

What does the term shock loading mean when applied to rigging equipment?
A) A stray spark from a work operation occurs when the sling has the load applied to it
B) The sling is exposed to stress by having the load suddenly started or stopped
C) The sling comes into contact with an electrical conductor when the sling is loaded
D) The sling is used as an electrical conductor to connect to a load sensor in the lifting equipment

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What rigging factor of safety is to be used when lifting and transporting workers?
A) 2:1
B) 5:1
C) 10:1
D) 20:1

Answer 11

C) 10:1

Question 12

How often must rigging be inspected?
A) when first put into service and every three months after that
B) at the beginning of each work a shift
C) At the beginning of the first shift of the month
D) at the beginning of the first shift of the week

Answer 12

B) at the beginning of each work a shift

Question 13

What is the recommended sling angle when rigging a load?
A) The sling angle must never be greater than 45°
B) The sling angle must never be less than 45°
C) The swing angle must never be greater than 60°
D) The swing angle must never be less than 60°

Answer 13

D) The swing angle must never be less than 60°