questions and answers
1) What is meant by the term "two blocking - CORRECT ANSWER-The load block
contacts the boom point sheaves.
2) lifting 20,000lbs, with a 2-leg bridle sling at a 30 horizontal sling angle, what is force
applied to each leg? - CORRECT ANSWER-20,000
3) In multiple crane lifts using an equalizer beam, the weight of the beam should be
considered: - CORRECT ANSWER-Part of the load weight
4) What is required if there is a deviation in the lift plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-A new
lift plan
5) On level ground using skids and rollers, what percent of the weight of the load should
yield the required line pull as a general rule of thumb? - CORRECT ANSWER-5%
6) All of the following are results of unbalanced reeving of the hook block EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wear on the hook
7) Before a spreader bar or beams can be used they MUST have been: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tested and approved
8) When materials are being hoisted to an upper level, a tag line is used to: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Help control the load
9) Two cranes are lifting 100 tons . If crane A has 40 % of the load , how much weight
will crane B have on its hook? - CORRECT ANSWER-120,000 Ibs.
10) To confirm the rated capacity of a specific sling, consult the manufacturer's: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sling tag
11) OSHA regulations require hook replacement if the opening exceeds what
percentage of its original throat opening? - CORRECT ANSWER-15%
12) At what percentage of increase in length should a chain sling be removed from
service? - CORRECT ANSWER-5%
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m
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m
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One mdesignated
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m
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mplane m
m
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mforce
m
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mEXCEPT m-
m
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mlines
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mat: m-
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mgravity
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mload
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