First year safety, rigging, cranes and hoists Flashcards
Which is the most flexible wire rope core?
fiber core
What are physical hazards?
noise, vibration, temperature, radiation, fire and high pressures
On a WHMIS supplier label, what is the initial supplier identifier?
the contact info for the Canadian manufacturer or importer
What does safety footwear protect against?
compression, puncture, and impact
What are thimbles (wire rope) and what is their purpose?
thimbles are a steel sheave that conforms to a rope size that stops the rope from flattening (crushing) and protects the eye from wear
How must scaffolding guard rails be constructed?
with a horizontal rail 0.92m - 1.07m high and another rail half way between that rail and the deck
What must happen when an EOT is to be inspected or have maintenance done?
it must be LOTO and affected personnel informed
What are chemical hazards?
substances (non-living) found at the workplace that cause adverse reactions to humans
When is a 6 x 19 rope used on a EOT?
where abrasion is a problem
What are the two types of hydraulic jacks?
- porta-power
- bottle jack
What are rings and links used for in rigging?
to connect two or more sling eyes to a common point
What are two ways that SWL calculated?
by taking a fraction of the breaking strength of the weakest component
OR
breaking strength ÷ safety factor
When must your employer ensure that you wear flash resistant outer wear?
if the possibility of a flash fire or electrical flashover exists
What three conditions may require the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?
- airborne contaminants
- oxygen deficient atmosphere
- airborne biohazards material
What is a cranes tipping point?
the point where the crane contacts the ground where the crane tips (think fulcrum)
What is chemical incompatibility?
an unplanned and undesirable chemical reaction between two or more chemicals
What are the three types of hazard controls?
- engineering
- administrative
- PPE
What hand signal is used to lower the boom and raise the load at the same time?
outstretched arm, thumb down, open and close your fist
How do you determine the stretch of a wire rope?
measure the wire rope diameter and compare it to a baseline measurement taken when it was new
What are the two basic types of cranes?
- hydraulic
- conventional
What can be done to a crawler mounted lattice boom crane to increase its stability?
extend the tracks laterally
Which type of mobile crane is designed low to the ground and has the ability for front and read wheel steering?
industrial cranes
Where is the load capacity of a chain hoist marked?
on the hoist
A chain with a WLL of 10,000 lbs could be safely used to lift how many lbs?
10,000 lbs