Climbing, rigging and hoisting Flashcards
What standard must a full body harness meet if manufactured on or after July 1, 2009?
CSA
How often must you inspect your fall arrest equipment?
Before use on each shift
What is the minimum distance a ladder must protrude above the intended landing point?
1 m (3 ft)
What is the safety factor for scaffold systems?
Four (4) times the load that may be be imposed on it.
At what height must an employer have a guardrail erected for a temporary work area?
3.0 m (10 ft)
When conducting a hazard assessment related to lifting and handling a load, your employer must consider the:
Weight, size, and shape of the load.
What are three examples of recommended lifting techniques?
Avoid awkward postures, lift loads smoothly, and begin lifting at knee level.
What is the goal of proper lifting technique?
To eliminate loading stresses on the soft tissue of your lower back.
How is safe working load (SWL) defined?
Breaking strength divided by the safety factor.
What does the term Shock Loading mean when applied to rigging equipment?
The sling is exposed to stress by having the load suddenly started or stopped.
What rigging factor of safety is to be used when lifting and transporting workers?
10:1
How often must rigging be inspected?
At the beginning of each work shift.
What is recommended when attaching the hook to an eye-bolt?
Always use a shackle when attaching the hook to the load.
What is the recommended sling angle when rigging a load?
The sling angle must never be less than 60 degrees.
