Material Handling

Question 1

True or False?
The Square or Reef Knot is best suited for tying
ropes of unequal diameters, especially in wet
conditions.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

True or False?

The saddle of the clip always goes on the dead
end of a wire rope.

Answer 2

false

Question 3

True or False?
A single ply synthetic sling can lift more weight in
the vertical than in a basket configuration.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

True or False?
On a shackle, a damaged pin can be replaced with
a high grade bolt with the exact thread.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

True or False?
The bow of a shackle should always rest on the
hook when lifting a load with a chain.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

True or False?
A lifting clamp can left more than one plate at a
time, providing the plates fit properly in the jaw.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

True or False?
A lifting clamp must have the moveable jaw on
top of the plate when pulling sideways.

Answer 7

false

Question 8

True or False?
Safe working load decreases as sling angle increases.

Answer 8

true