[ILM] 101B Climbing, Lifting, Rigging, Hoisting, Ladders, and Scaffolds: Part B Flashcards
forklifts that are used as personnel lifts MUST HAVE a platform built to the standards set out in the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and must be equipped with a toeboard and guardrails
T or F
True
workers MUST NOT ride on forklift platforms during motion unless the platform is carried no more than 1m above the ground
T or F
True
effects of sling angle on a load
- 90 degrees (slings both sides) - best
- 60 degrees (single sling) - good
- 45 degrees (single sling) - stay away
- 30 degrees (single sling) - dangerous
recommended safe lifting angle for sling legs is
60 degrees
an important safety factor when selecting rigging is the
Safe Working Load (SWL)
U-bolts are installed on dead end of rope
T or F
True
braided wire rope slings’ advantage
resist rotation or unlaying under load conditions
any sudden movement of the load by the hoisting equipment can produce
shock loading
a margin of safety or a safety factor for wire rope slings
5:1 - general rigging and hoisting
10:1 - lifting and transporting worker
20:1 - used for public elevators
synthetic fibre web sling
nylon, polyester
all synthetic web slings have a label attached that specifies the SWL
T or F
True
do not store synthetic fibre web slings in areas that are exposed to sunlight
T or F
True
only workers who have completed the appropriate training and certification are authorized to be forklift operators
T or F
True
an employer must ensure that a lifting device is only operated by a competent worker authorized by the employer to operate the equipment
T or F
Ture
OHS states that ONLY ONE tag line is required, but site conditions may require TWO
T or F
True
