[ILM] 101B Climbing, Lifting, Rigging, Hoisting, Ladders, and Scaffolds: Part A

Question 1

if you could fall 3m(10ft) or more, of if you could fall less than 3m but there is an unusual possibility of injury, you must wear a fall protection system

T or F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Fall restraint or harness attachment points must be rated and engineered for use as fall protection

T or F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

67% of total OHS injury claims in AB were

Answer 3

musculoskeletal injuries

Question 4

37% of all work-related injuries in AB were

Answer 4

back injuries

Question 5

avoid twisting while lifting

T or F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Ladder selection

Answer 6

1. single stepladders
2. double/twin stepladders
3. extension ladders
4. platform ladders

Question 7

ladder ratio

Answer 7

4(height):1(length)

approx. 75 degrees to the horizontal

Question 8

ladder duty ratings

Answer 8

1. Type 1A - extra heavy-duty 300lb
2. Type 1 - heavy-duty 250lb
3. Type 2 - medium-duty 225lb
4. Type 3 - light-duty 200lb

Question 9

ladder material

Answer 9

1. wood
2. aluminum
3. fibreglass - safest

Question 10

never use metal, aluminum, waterlogged, or dirty wood ladders near electricity

T or F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

3 points must always be in contact with the ladder

Answer 11

1. 2 hands + 1 foot
2. 1 hand + 2 feet

Question 12

only workers who have completed the appropriate training are authorized to erect scaffolding

T or F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

scaffold must not be taller than _____ times its smallest dimension in width

Answer 13

3

3:1 ratio

Question 14

scaffold safety tags

Answer 14

1. green - safe to use
2. yellow - caution/potential hazard
3. red - unsafe to use

Question 15

only workers who have completed the appropriate training are authorized to operate lifts

T or F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

number ONE grade rope is

Answer 16

Manila

it’s the only suitable rope for industrial service

Question 17

ropes made of synthetic fibres are stronger than those made of natural fibres

T or F

Answer 17

True

Question 18

which synthetic fibre rope material is capable of floating on water?

Answer 18

Polypropylene

Question 19

the usual safety factor for fibre rope is

Answer 19

5:1

Question 20

do not use natural fibre rope or natural fibre slings for power lifting

T or F

Answer 20

True

Question 21

knotted rope strength

Answer 21

1. New - 100% strength
2. Knotted - 50% reduction
3. Bent - 50% reduction
4. Hitched - 25% reduction
5. Spliced - 15% reduction