Module 6: Rigging
Because of the need for increased toughness shackles for most over head lifting are
made from? - Answer-Forged steel
If the identification tag on a synthetic sling is missing or illegible, the sling must be? -
Answer-Removed from service immediately.
The size of the shackle is determined by the diameter of its? - Answer-Body
A type of rigging equipment that uses a pulley system to provide a mechanical
advantage for lifting a load is a? - Answer-Hoist
The max load weight for a sling is the? - Answer-Rated Capacity
Slings are commonly made out of? - Answer-Synthetic fibers, cast iron links, and wire
rope.
A__________is used to determine if an endless sling has been overloaded - Answer-
Tattle tail
If a cable sling is found with the strands become untwisted in a section, the problem is
referred to as_____________. - Answer-Unstranding
A worker capable of identifying existing or potential hazards in the work area and
authorized to take steps to eliminate such hazards is referred to as a _____________. -
Answer-Competent person
Most alloy steel chained slings can be used in temps up to? - Answer-500 F
When a tattle tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling has been?
- Answer-Over loaded
When a load has no attachment points or when the attachment points are not practical
for lifting, it is best to use a? - Answer-Choker hitch
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged the decision to keep it in service must be
made by a? - Answer-Competent person
Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy steel chain slings? - Answer-Grab
hook
Because of the need for increased toughness shackles for most over head lifting are
made from? - Answer-Forged steel
If the identification tag on a synthetic sling is missing or illegible, the sling must be? -
Answer-Removed from service immediately.
The size of the shackle is determined by the diameter of its? - Answer-Body
A type of rigging equipment that uses a pulley system to provide a mechanical
advantage for lifting a load is a? - Answer-Hoist
The max load weight for a sling is the? - Answer-Rated Capacity
Slings are commonly made out of? - Answer-Synthetic fibers, cast iron links, and wire
rope.
A__________is used to determine if an endless sling has been overloaded - Answer-
Tattle tail
If a cable sling is found with the strands become untwisted in a section, the problem is
referred to as_____________. - Answer-Unstranding
A worker capable of identifying existing or potential hazards in the work area and
authorized to take steps to eliminate such hazards is referred to as a _____________. -
Answer-Competent person
Most alloy steel chained slings can be used in temps up to? - Answer-500 F
When a tattle tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling has been?
- Answer-Over loaded
When a load has no attachment points or when the attachment points are not practical
for lifting, it is best to use a? - Answer-Choker hitch
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged the decision to keep it in service must be
made by a? - Answer-Competent person
Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy steel chain slings? - Answer-Grab
hook
