Rigging, hoisting and signaling LVl 1
Study Guide
? rigging involves precise placement and orientation of loads, temporary connections,
indoor and outdoor work, and visual appearances.
a.Arena / trade show
b.Construction
c.Industrial
d.Personnel
Feedback - answer Arena/trade show
OSHA sections 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 apply to general industry and
construction respectively, and are the most widely referenced workplace safety
standards.
Select one:
True
False - answerTrue
A crane is typically specified by its load radius.
Select one:
True
False - answerFalse
? loading is the application of a horizontal force on a boom due to the hoisting of a load
that is not directly underneath the hoist hook.
a.Moment
b.Shock
c.Side
d.Wind - answerSide
Many cab operated cranes do not require the assistance of ground personnel to ensure
safe lifting and transportation of the load due to unobstructed view.
True or False - answerFalse
Blank is the maximum tension that a crane or hoist may be subjected to. - answerRated
Capacity
A(n) ? zone is an area where partially or completely suspended materials might land if
they become loose from a load or if the rigging or crane fails.
a.danger
b.fall
c.hazard
, d.obstruction - answerFall
Load control involves maintaining both the stability and the orientation of the load.
Select one:
True
False - answerTrue
A prelift check is a "dry run" of the actual lift and often exposes additional issues that
must be addressed before the actual lift.
Select one:
True
False - answerTrue
Non standard hand signals are only permitted only if ______________ -
answerstandard set is not practical
For symmetrical arrangements of four or more points, each point is considered to be
supporting ? of the load weight.
a.1/2
b.1/3
c.1/4
d.1/5 - answer1/3
When lifted at the load's _______ it will remain stable and level when lifted -
answercenter of gravity
The ? is the maximum tension that a rigging component may be subjected to while
maintaining an appropriate margin of safety.
a.breaking strength
b.rated load
c.safety factor
d.ultimate strength - answerRated Load
The ? angle is the angle formed at the choke between the vertical part of the sling and
the part of the sling surrounding the load.
a.choke
b.hitch
c.load
d.sling - answerChoke
Synthetic fiber swings may be used to hoist personnel baskets
True or False - answerFalse
If signs of damage are discovered that do not yet exceed allowances, the equipment is
permitted to remain in service.
Select one:
Study Guide
? rigging involves precise placement and orientation of loads, temporary connections,
indoor and outdoor work, and visual appearances.
a.Arena / trade show
b.Construction
c.Industrial
d.Personnel
Feedback - answer Arena/trade show
OSHA sections 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 apply to general industry and
construction respectively, and are the most widely referenced workplace safety
standards.
Select one:
True
False - answerTrue
A crane is typically specified by its load radius.
Select one:
True
False - answerFalse
? loading is the application of a horizontal force on a boom due to the hoisting of a load
that is not directly underneath the hoist hook.
a.Moment
b.Shock
c.Side
d.Wind - answerSide
Many cab operated cranes do not require the assistance of ground personnel to ensure
safe lifting and transportation of the load due to unobstructed view.
True or False - answerFalse
Blank is the maximum tension that a crane or hoist may be subjected to. - answerRated
Capacity
A(n) ? zone is an area where partially or completely suspended materials might land if
they become loose from a load or if the rigging or crane fails.
a.danger
b.fall
c.hazard
, d.obstruction - answerFall
Load control involves maintaining both the stability and the orientation of the load.
Select one:
True
False - answerTrue
A prelift check is a "dry run" of the actual lift and often exposes additional issues that
must be addressed before the actual lift.
Select one:
True
False - answerTrue
Non standard hand signals are only permitted only if ______________ -
answerstandard set is not practical
For symmetrical arrangements of four or more points, each point is considered to be
supporting ? of the load weight.
a.1/2
b.1/3
c.1/4
d.1/5 - answer1/3
When lifted at the load's _______ it will remain stable and level when lifted -
answercenter of gravity
The ? is the maximum tension that a rigging component may be subjected to while
maintaining an appropriate margin of safety.
a.breaking strength
b.rated load
c.safety factor
d.ultimate strength - answerRated Load
The ? angle is the angle formed at the choke between the vertical part of the sling and
the part of the sling surrounding the load.
a.choke
b.hitch
c.load
d.sling - answerChoke
Synthetic fiber swings may be used to hoist personnel baskets
True or False - answerFalse
If signs of damage are discovered that do not yet exceed allowances, the equipment is
permitted to remain in service.
Select one:
