SPECIAL RIGGERS EXAM SCRIPT SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What are the hitch types for slings?
Answer: Vertical, Choker, Double Wrap Basket, Double Wrap Choker,
Basket.
⩥ How many design factors are there for Alloy Steel Chain Slings?
Answer: 4 (ASME 9-1.4)
⩥ What is the number of design factors for Wire Rope Slings?
Answer: 5 (OSHA 1926.251(c)(16) & ASME 9-2.4)
⩥ What are the design factors for Metal Mesh Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-3.4)
⩥ What is the design factor for Synthetic Fiber Rope Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-4.4)
⩥ What is the design factor for Synthetic Web Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-5.4)
,⩥ What is the design factor for Synthetic Round Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-6.4)
⩥ What information is required for Alloy Chain Sling identification?
Answer: Size, Grade (80 or 100), Rated Capacity, Sling Manufacturer.
⩥ What is required for Wire Rope Sling identification?
Answer: Size, Rated Capacity, Number of legs.
⩥ What must be included in Metal Mesh Sling identification?
Answer: Rated capacities, Name or Trademark of manufacturer, Rated
load for hitch type.
⩥ What is the identification requirement for Synthetic Fiber Rope
Slings?
Answer: Rated capacity, Manufacturer's code, Type of material.
⩥ What are the inspection requirements for slings?
Answer: Inspections must be performed by a 'Competent Person' and
include Frequent and Periodic Inspections.
⩥ What is a Frequent Inspection?
,Answer: A visual inspection with no records required, performed daily
or each shift before use.
⩥ What is a Periodic Inspection?
Answer: A complete inspection of rigging equipment, performed at least
annually with records maintained.
⩥ What are the removal criteria for Alloy Chain Slings?
Answer: Missing ID, excessive wear, cracks, distortion, heat damage,
pitting, visible damage.
⩥ What indicates a Wire Rope Sling needs removal?
Answer: Missing ID, broken wires, severe abrasion, kinking, heat
damage.
⩥ What are the removal criteria for Metal Mesh Slings?
Answer: Missing ID, broken welds, broken wires, reduction in wire
diameter, visible distortion.
⩥ What indicates a Synthetic Fiber Rope Sling needs removal?
Answer: Missing ID, damaged areas, discoloration, broken fibers, kinks.
⩥ What are the removal criteria for Synthetic Web Slings?
, Answer: Missing ID, acid burns, holes, tears, excessive wear.
⩥ What environmental issues affect Alloy Chain Slings?
Answer: Temperature extremes may reduce performance; consult
manufacturer for use below -40°F.
⩥ Who is responsible for maintaining sling identification?
Answer: The USER.
⩥ Who can replace sling identification?
Answer: The manufacturer or a qualified person.
⩥ What is the significance of the rated load for slings?
Answer: It indicates the maximum load the sling can safely handle for at
least one hitch type.
⩥ What is the importance of the angle in sling usage?
Answer: The angle affects the rated capacity and performance of the
sling.
⩥ What is the purpose of the sling manufacturer's code?
Answer: It helps identify the specific sling and its specifications.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What are the hitch types for slings?
Answer: Vertical, Choker, Double Wrap Basket, Double Wrap Choker,
Basket.
⩥ How many design factors are there for Alloy Steel Chain Slings?
Answer: 4 (ASME 9-1.4)
⩥ What is the number of design factors for Wire Rope Slings?
Answer: 5 (OSHA 1926.251(c)(16) & ASME 9-2.4)
⩥ What are the design factors for Metal Mesh Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-3.4)
⩥ What is the design factor for Synthetic Fiber Rope Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-4.4)
⩥ What is the design factor for Synthetic Web Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-5.4)
,⩥ What is the design factor for Synthetic Round Slings?
Answer: 5 (ASME 9-6.4)
⩥ What information is required for Alloy Chain Sling identification?
Answer: Size, Grade (80 or 100), Rated Capacity, Sling Manufacturer.
⩥ What is required for Wire Rope Sling identification?
Answer: Size, Rated Capacity, Number of legs.
⩥ What must be included in Metal Mesh Sling identification?
Answer: Rated capacities, Name or Trademark of manufacturer, Rated
load for hitch type.
⩥ What is the identification requirement for Synthetic Fiber Rope
Slings?
Answer: Rated capacity, Manufacturer's code, Type of material.
⩥ What are the inspection requirements for slings?
Answer: Inspections must be performed by a 'Competent Person' and
include Frequent and Periodic Inspections.
⩥ What is a Frequent Inspection?
,Answer: A visual inspection with no records required, performed daily
or each shift before use.
⩥ What is a Periodic Inspection?
Answer: A complete inspection of rigging equipment, performed at least
annually with records maintained.
⩥ What are the removal criteria for Alloy Chain Slings?
Answer: Missing ID, excessive wear, cracks, distortion, heat damage,
pitting, visible damage.
⩥ What indicates a Wire Rope Sling needs removal?
Answer: Missing ID, broken wires, severe abrasion, kinking, heat
damage.
⩥ What are the removal criteria for Metal Mesh Slings?
Answer: Missing ID, broken welds, broken wires, reduction in wire
diameter, visible distortion.
⩥ What indicates a Synthetic Fiber Rope Sling needs removal?
Answer: Missing ID, damaged areas, discoloration, broken fibers, kinks.
⩥ What are the removal criteria for Synthetic Web Slings?
, Answer: Missing ID, acid burns, holes, tears, excessive wear.
⩥ What environmental issues affect Alloy Chain Slings?
Answer: Temperature extremes may reduce performance; consult
manufacturer for use below -40°F.
⩥ Who is responsible for maintaining sling identification?
Answer: The USER.
⩥ Who can replace sling identification?
Answer: The manufacturer or a qualified person.
⩥ What is the significance of the rated load for slings?
Answer: It indicates the maximum load the sling can safely handle for at
least one hitch type.
⩥ What is the importance of the angle in sling usage?
Answer: The angle affects the rated capacity and performance of the
sling.
⩥ What is the purpose of the sling manufacturer's code?
Answer: It helps identify the specific sling and its specifications.
