Slings & Rigging
Question | Answer | Notes |
Slings should be selected based on what? A. The material to be moved; B. The sling manufacturer; C. The conditions of the workplace; D. A & C; E. All of the above | D. A & C | |
True or false: Everyone involved with a lift should be communicating with the crane operator. | False | |
What is the best way to avoid rigging anchor failure? A. Have a spotter; B. Install anchors straight; C. Use engineered anchor points; D. Only use aluminum anchors | C. Use engineered anchor points | |
Is it acceptable to ride on a load being hoisted? A. If you have a parachute; B. Yes; C. If you hold on tight; D. No | D. No | |
Using poor rigging practices can result in what? | The load failing | |
When should a synthetic sling be taken out of service? A. When it is missing or has illegible sling identification; B. When it has acid or caustic burns; C. When any part of the sling shows signs of melting or charring; D. Any of the above | D. Any of the above | |
What information must be on synthetic slings? A. Length; B. Construction material; C. Rated load capacity; D. B and C only | D. B and C only | |
True or false: It is acceptable to work under a properly rigged suspended load. | False | |
Every time you use a sling, it should be what? A. Washed; B. Tested; C. Inspected; D. Serviced | C. Inspected | |
True or false: You should choose your connectors, such as shackles and hooks, based on their load capacity. | True | |
True or false: Suspended loads need to have spotters below the load to watch for failure. | False | |
True or false: When working at heights, you need only have a guardrail system in place around where you are working. | False |