Module2 climbing, lifting loads, moving and materials handling part a

Question 1

What is the ratio for placement of an extension ladder?
A 4:1
B)5:1
C)8:1
D) 12:1

Answer 1

A) 4:1

Question 2

What safety equipment is required when directing or working on scaffolding?
A) hardhat
B) fall protection equipment
C) steel toed boots
D) hearing protection for D

Answer 2

B) fall protection equipment

Question 3

The lumber between the base plate of the scaffold and the soil that acts as the footing to the spread of the load is the __________.

Answer 3

Still or mud still

Question 4

Which materials are used to manufactured ladders?
A) wood
B) fibreglass
C) aluminum
D) all of the above

Answer 4

D) all of the above

Question 5

What does the duty rating of a ladder define?

Answer 5

The maximum load of a ladder

Question 6

List two forms of equipment that can be used for moving larger objects.

Answer 6

1. Forklift.
2. Trolley.

Question 7

List six precautions that can help reduce back injury

Answer 7

1. Use equipment such as a trolly forklift or pallet jack
2. Coordinate the lift between yourself and a coworker.
3. Try to reduce the weight and size of the object you were lifting.
4. Stretch or exercise muscles before attempting a heavy lift.
5. Lift gradually and smoothly without jerking.
6. Report and treat back injury symptoms early.

Question 8

_________ occurs when you lift an object that is held too far from your abdomen

Answer 8

Overextension

Question 9

Additional training is required before you operate a forklift true or false

Answer 9

True forklift training is provided by employers to ensure that you understand proper procedures to safely move a load as well as the limitations of the equipment

Question 10

List five factors that should be considered when performing a hazard assessment related to lifting and handling loads

Answer 10

1. The weight of the load.
2. The size of the load.
3. The shape of the load.
4. The number of times the load will be moved.
5. The techniques used to move the load.

Question 11

Materials should be stored in such a manner that they are easily accessible are protected from harm and posed no ______ people in the vicinity.

Answer 11

Threat

Question 12

Materials should be stored in such a manner that they are easily accessible are protected from harm and posed no ______ people in the vicinity.

Answer 12

Threat

Question 13

List three examples of good housekeeping

Answer 13

1. Keep high traffic areas, clear of tools and equipment.
2. Clean up debris and clutter.
3. Wipe up spills immediately.

Question 14

Materials should be stored on ______ or _________ to be more easily accessed by a forklift.

Answer 14

Blocks or pallets

Question 15

List two reason that materials exposed to rain be stored at a slight angle

Answer 15

1. To allow rain to runoff.
2. To prevent damage or degradation of materials.

Question 16

List three decisions that are influenced by the weight of the load in any lifting operation

Answer 16

1. Which equipment to use
2. Best rigging materials.
3. Best way to secure the load for lifting.

Question 17

If there are no built-in lifting lugs on an object, you can find the centre of gravity and determine sling lengths using the________ method.

Answer 17

Trial and error method

Question 18

Calculate the weight in kilograms of three pieces of steel plates that are 42mm 1.4 M x 4m (HxWxL) in size

Answer 18

H=42mm /1000 = .042m
Calculate the volume
(.042m x 1.4m x 4m) x 3
= .2352m^3
=.7056m^3
Calculate the mass
Mass =.7056m^3 x 7850kg/m^3
= 5539kg

Question 19

What do you do first when calculating the weight of a hollow round object like a pipe?
A) mentally unroll the pipe into a flat shape
B) mentally crushed the pipe into a flat shape
C) mentally divide the pipe into four equal quadrants
D) all of the above

Answer 19

A) mentally unroll the pipe into a flat shape