Rigging

Question 1

Both nylon and polyester slings can be used in temperatures up to what degrees f?

Answer 1

200 F

Question 2

If a 1” pipe weighs 1.6 lbs per foot then a bundle of 50 1” pipe 20’ long weighs?

Answer 2

1600 lbs

1.6lbs per ft x ( # of pieces) × length

1.6 x 50x 20

Question 3

When the skyline deflection increases, what happens to the tension on the skyline?

Answer 3

Decreases

Question 4

Slings shall be inspected how often?

Answer 4

Before each use

Question 5

When performing a load inversion, the heavy end of the load should be?

Answer 5

Lowered

Question 6

Three aspects of successful rigging are?

Answer 6

Communication
Safety
Path

Question 7

What happens to the rigging hardware when sudden movements or shock loading occurs?

Answer 7

Increased load stress

Question 8

Safety regulations prohibit the use od wire rope clips to make housing sling eyes? T or F?

Answer 8

T

Question 9

Which type of eye bolt should be used if there is any possibility of a side direction pull?

Answer 9

Shoulder type