Module three climbing, lifting loads, moving and material handling part B Flashcards
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the integrity of the rigging equipment prior to each shift?
A) employee
B) employer
C) supervisor
D) consultant
B) employer
What must always be present present on a sling before it is used?
A) protective coating
B) a label
C) and expiry date
D) a thimble
B) a label
What is the minimum ultimate load ratio for a chain?
A) 1:1
B) 2:1
C) 4:1
D) 5:1
C) 4:1
List 3 things synthetic web slings should be inspected for
- Missing or unreadable tags
- Visible signs of melting, charring, cuts, tear, chemical damage
- Signs of excessive wear or fraying
What does WLL stand for?
Working load limit
Why have most workplaces reduced their use of synthetic ropes for lifting and hoisting?
A) they often fray or tear during the lift
B) they have a lower engineer rating
C) it is difficult to balance using them
D) there are too many types of knots
B) they have a lower engineer rating
_________ a wire rope can expose broken wires in the valley between strands
Flexing
Plate clamps are equipped with what type of jaw?
A) serrated
B) Knurled
C) magnetic
D) all of the above
A) serrated
With regards to U-bolt, what does the phrase never saddle a dead horse refer to?
A) the saddle must always be on the live/ loaded end
B) the saddle, must always be on the dead (non loaded) end
C) the U-bolt must always be on the live ( loaded ) end
D) you must put two U-bolt on the live/loaded end
A) the saddle must always be on the live/ loaded end
When using a plate clamp to pull or lift a plate make sure your line is _________ to prevent it from releasing and sliding off.
Directly overhead
________ must be retorqued after the rope is subjected to a load for an hour or two and periodically after that.
Wire rope clips
The ______ is the weight that can be safely lifted by a wire rope.
WLL
Calculate the working load limit for a 3/4” diameter wire rope in tons.
Hint
WLL=d^2 x8
WLL=D^2 x 8
=.75 x .75 x 8
= 4.5 tons
What is the safety factor for wire rope when lifting people?
A) 5:1
B)8:1
C)10:1
D)15:1
C) 10:1
Explain safety factor
A safety factor is a ratio that provides a margin of extra strength so that even if extra stresses are placed on the rope, it will not fail in other words safety factor refers to
how much stronger the system is compared to what is required
List the 4 steps taken to ensure that the sling angle is safe for lifting.
- Measure the length of the sling leg and fittings.
- Find the centre of gravity of the load.
- Measure an equal distance on either side of the centre of gravity equal to half the length of the sling leg and fittings.
- position the sling legs to these two points before making the lift.
What is the arc radius that the rope in the sheave should be supported at?
A)60-90
B)90-120
C)120-150
D)150-180
C)120-150
You provide a mechanical advantage with the use of ___________ to safely move a load that is greater in weight than the WLL of the single rope?
Blocks
In what situation is it appropriate to use an anchor shackle?
When two slings are used to lift a load in a bridal sling arrangement the anchor shackle is an appropriate equipment selection
List two actions that can be used to safely apply force when guiding and following a suspended load
- Apply a sideways force always pushing the load away from you.
- Use a rope to pull the load to avoid back screen or entrapment.
A _________ must watch the load; the __________ must watch you.
Signal person
Operator
If a signal person throws both arms outward, what is he signaling?
Emergency stop
If a signal person has one hand out stretched and flat and the other hand giving a thumbs up signal underneath that hand, what is he signaling?
Raise the boom slowly