Hoisting & Rigging Flashcards

(14 cards)

1
Q

The weight of a load that can be safely lifted is determined by:

1.) The average strength of the lifting equipment components.
2.) The weakest component of the lifting equipment.
3.) The person performing the lift.
4.) The strongest component of the lifting equipment.

A

The weakest component of the lifting equipment.

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What is the centre of gravity (CG) of an object or a load?

1.) The centre of the object measured from end to end.
2.) The centre of the object measured from the top to bottom.
3.) The centre of your own body weight.
4.) The average location of its weight.

A

The average location of its weight.

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3
Q

Chain slings for lifting:

1.) Have tags that indicate capacity.
2.) Must have slip hooks for security.
3.) Cannot be used over 50 degrees Celsius.
4.) Have no working load limit.

A

Have tags that indicate capacity.

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4
Q

When making a lift with a four legged bridle hitch, use the WLL calculations for a ________ assembly.

1.) Three Leg
2.) One Leg
3.) Two Leg

A

Two Leg

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5
Q

What type of materials can be lifted using magnets?

1.) Non Ferrous
2.) Ferrous

A

Ferrous

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6
Q

Fall protection is required when working _______ or more above a lower level.

1.) 3 m (10 ft)
2.) 2 m (7 ft)
3.) 4 m (13 ft)
4.) 5 m (16 ft)

A

3 m (10 ft)

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7
Q

If a shackle is missing its pin, an ordinary bolt can be used in its place.

1.) True
2.) False

A

False

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8
Q

The U-Bolt portion of a wire rope clip should always be on the trailing (dead) end of a wire rope.

1.) True
2.) False

A

True

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9
Q

What is the best way to lift a load?

1.) Bend at the knees, keep your back straight, use your legs for the lift.
2.) Bend at your waist, arch your back, use your lower back for the lift.
3.) Bend at the knees, arch your back, jerk the load upright.
4.) Bend at the waist, keep your back straight, user your upper back for the lift.

A

Bend at the knees, keep your back straight, use your legs for the lift.

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10
Q

How many sheets of metal can be lifted at one time using a plate clamp?

1.) 4 Or More
2.) 3
3.) 1
4.) 2

A

1

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11
Q

When selecting lifting equipment:

1.) Chains are easily cut and are generally avoided.
2.) Chains are best used for bundles of wood.
3.) Chains are best used for painted surfaces.
4.) Chains are best used for resistance to abrasion.

A

Chains are best used for resistance to abrasion.

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12
Q

A benefit of chains is that they are meant to withstand frequent shock loading.

1.) True
2.) False

A

False

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13
Q

When moving loads:

1.) Only perform the lift as high as is necessary.
2.) Always perform the lift as high as possible
3.) Always attach to the bottom to reduce the crane lift.
4.) Only swing the object as far as the boom will reach.

A

Only perform the lift as high as is necessary.

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14
Q

Synthetic slings are highly conductive, so there is a severe risk for current arcing through and damaging them when lifting machinery.

1.) True
2.) False

A

False

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