Safety, Rigging Flashcards
class of fire wood and paper
class A
class of fire flammable liquid
class B
class of fire electrical equipment
class C
class of fire combustible metals
class D
class of fire combustible cooking media
class K
fire extinguisher with larger tapered nozzle used for
carbon dioxide
most versatile fire extinguisher
multi purpose dry chemical
Duty rating of ladder extra heavy duty heavy duty medium duty light duty
Type 1A
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
scaffolds must be designed to support, how much the weight
4 times the load
wire rope safety factor general rigging and hoisting
5:1
wire rope safety factor lifting and transporting workers
10:1
wire rope safety factor for public elevators
20:1
SWL in tons
D²x8
rule of thumb for sheave diameter to wire rope
20:1
single vertical hitch is rated x times the sling material
1 time
basket hitch is rated x times the sling material
2 times
choker hitch is rated x times the sling material
3/4
recommended sling angle when rigging a load
no less than 60 degrees
1 ton=lbs
2000lbs