E3 Flashcards

1
Q

what must be done if a load, being lifted accidentally comes in contact with the book of a crane?

A

the crane need to be inspected

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2
Q

How long can a suspended load be left on a hook while the operator is not at the control’s?

A

not aloud

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3
Q

in what situation is acceptable forms worker to ride a load?

A

not aloud

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4
Q

What’s the min clearance required while working around a 100,000 volt power line

A

4.5m or 15feet

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5
Q

What’s the minimum clearance required while working around a 200,000 volt power line

A

4.5m or 15ft

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6
Q

describe “centre of gravity”

A

point of balance

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7
Q

Where should the slings attach to the load, in relation to the centre of gravity?

A

equal distance to or above point of balance

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8
Q

Where will a loads centre of gravity be positioned after it is lifted off the ground? does the position of the centre of gravity depend on how the loads rigged?

A

down and no It doesn’t

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9
Q

turnbuckles are used to adjust then length of slings so that loads can be lifted

A

in a level position

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9
Q

turnbuckles are used to adjust then length of slings so that loads can be lifted

A

in a level position

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10
Q

the screw threads at each end of a turnbuckles sleeve must be ?

A

left handed at one end and right handed at the other

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11
Q

shoulder type eye bolts and able to withstand pulls at angles no greater than

A

45 degrees

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12
Q

When several ropes are to be attached to a single hook, make the connection to the hook using a

A

shackle

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13
Q

the U-bolt part of a cable clip must be installed so it bears on the

A

dead end of the rope

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14
Q

the number of cable clips required for a connection depends on the

A

diameter of the rope

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15
Q

correctly installed cable clips will reduce the break strength of wire rope by

A

20%

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16
Q

When are speaker bars used?

A

long loads such as gang forms, tilt up, ECT (prevents tipping and stressing)

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17
Q

what sling type should be used to lift 25peices of 25ft long steel pipe

A

double wrapped, double choker, double wrapped, double basket hitch

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18
Q

a pulling device that can either chain or cable is the

A

come-along

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19
Q

a apparatus capable of long, continuous lifts is the

A

tirfor jack

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20
Q

tirfor jacks can be made to travel in the opposite direction by

A

relocating the pipe handle in the other direction

21
Q

a tirfor jack is a hoisting device which uses a

A

wire rope

22
Q

If you overload a tirfor jack the shear pin will break off and

A

all load movement will stop

23
Q

rollers are used

A

to move loads sideways

24
Q

How should slings and wire rope be stored

A

in a dry location and off the ground

25
Q

what should be done with a wire rope sling that has a kink in it?

A

remove from service and tag

26
Q

what should be done if there is a possibility of shock loading when using a wire rope sling?

A

use oversized ropes

27
Q

what should be done with a broken wire in a wire rope sling

A

work broken wire back and forth untill it breaks

28
Q

what must be done with a wire rope that has been subjected to bird caging?

A

remove rope from service or remove undamaged section

29
Q

is it safe to replace a lost pin in a shackle with a high strength bolt ?

A

no

30
Q

is it safe to repair a slight tear in a synthetic web sling ?

A

no

31
Q

what type of rope is suitable for use as a tag line

A

polypropylene

32
Q

what type of synthetic fibre rope conducts electricity when it gets wet

A

nylon

33
Q

How long should a tag line be

A

long enough to be safe

34
Q

Where should a tag line be attached to a long load

A

at the end using a bowline

35
Q

Where should the worker stand if they are guiding a load of trusses onto a roof

A

in a safe location should the load fail

36
Q

the sound of light signal for “Lower” is

A

three bells or flashes

37
Q

the sound or light signal for “stop” is?

A

one bell or flash

38
Q

the sound or light signal for “all clear” is

A

4 bells or flashes

39
Q

the sound or light signal for “raise” is

A

two bells or flashes

40
Q

What type of foot wear must be worn during material handling?

A

csa approved steel-toed work boots

41
Q

What type of gloves are not considered safe for handling materials

A

gauntlet type gloves

42
Q

when a crane starts taking up the slack in the slings around a load avoid

A

getting your fingers pinched

43
Q

when moving a suspended load without a tag line

A

guide and follow the load

44
Q

how should loose material be stored

A

blocked, banded together or in bins

45
Q

when rigging loose bundles of round stock use

A

double wrapped basket hitches

46
Q

tag line should be used to control loads because they allow control from

A

a safe distance

47
Q

padding should be applied to all loads that have

A

sharp corners

48
Q

when using cranes or hoists to roll or turn heavy structural shapes you must avoid

A

violent movements

49
Q

if you are using cross sticks to stabilize a pile you must place the cross sticks directly over

A

existing cross sticks

50
Q

when lifting with a sling, you must make sure that the sling is long enough so that the angle formed by the sling from the horizontal is greater than

A

60 degrees