Module Six (Introduction to Basic
Rigging)
The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the_____. - correct
answer-rated capacity
Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temperatures up to_____. - correct
answer-500°F (260°C)
When a tattle-tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling most likely has
been_____. - correct answer-overloaded
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, the decision to keep it in service must be made
by a_____. - correct answer-competent person
Because of the need for increased toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are made
from_____. - correct answer-forged steel
Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy steel chain slings? - correct
answer-Grab hook
To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a(n) _____. - correct answer-gear system
A type of hand-operated winching device that should never be used for vertical overhead
lifting is a _____. - correct answer-come-along
Two choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load longer than _____. - correct
answer-12 feet (≈3.5 m)
If an emergency occurs during a rigging operation, who is allowed to give the emergency
stop hand signal? - correct answer-Anyone on the ground who is in site of the crane
operator.
Rigging)
The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the_____. - correct
answer-rated capacity
Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temperatures up to_____. - correct
answer-500°F (260°C)
When a tattle-tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling most likely has
been_____. - correct answer-overloaded
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, the decision to keep it in service must be made
by a_____. - correct answer-competent person
Because of the need for increased toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are made
from_____. - correct answer-forged steel
Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy steel chain slings? - correct
answer-Grab hook
To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a(n) _____. - correct answer-gear system
A type of hand-operated winching device that should never be used for vertical overhead
lifting is a _____. - correct answer-come-along
Two choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load longer than _____. - correct
answer-12 feet (≈3.5 m)
If an emergency occurs during a rigging operation, who is allowed to give the emergency
stop hand signal? - correct answer-Anyone on the ground who is in site of the crane
operator.
