Handling And Storing Structural Shapes

Question 1

What is the correct sling angle and how do you ensure that your slings angle is always great from the horizontal?

Answer 1

Your sling should always be 60° from the horizontal. Make sure your length to the hook is longer than from point of attachment to attachment.

Question 2

Should you wrap endless slings or slings with both ends attached to the load around the hook?

Answer 2

No you silly goose that would weaken the sling considerably

Question 3

Can you form a choker hitch from a looped rope? What must you do if you’re rigging a shackle to a choker?

Answer 3

Yes as long as you use a thimble. Make sure the pin bears the eye of the sling. If the pin allowed to bear on the running line, the movement of the running line could loosen the shackle pin.

Question 4

What must be used to control the load from a safe distance?

Answer 4

A tag line

Question 5

What should be used if you have 2 or more ropes needing to be attached to a hook?

What must be used if you’re picking something up that has sharp corners?

Answer 5

A shackle but make sure the pins in the hook side. Softener should always be placed on sharp corners where movement could damage a sling.