Complete Solutions
What are the four different types of crane signals? - ANSHand
Voice
Audible
New
The shaded area on a load chart indicates _______? - ANSA structural chart
The minimum distance to a power line of unknown voltage is ? - ANS50'
When hoisting personnel and have known voltage, can you use Table A and get closer than 20'?
- ANSNever!
What is the minimum tale swing clearance requirement - ANS2'
What kind of rigger is required for A/D? - ANSQualified Rigger
Signal training is now required in the construction industry, True or False? - ANSTrue
What is the weight of the object being lifted called? - ANSNet Load
Why are the edges of a man basket smooth? - ANSTo protect against injury
Man basket doors must swing which way? - ANSMust swing inwards only
Name a few things to inspect for with synthetic slings - ANSMissing tags, acid burns, broken
stitches, melting, snags, tears, cuts, discoloration
What should never be done while inspecting a wire rope? - ANSOpen it to expose the core
A few things to be checked for in a wire rope inspection are - ANSCorrosion, crushed strands,
bird caging, high stranding, core protrusion, damaged end fittings, heat damage from any
source
If the horizontal sling angle decreases, the rated capacity - ANSDecreases
How much does concrete weigh per cubic foot? - ANS150 lbs.
, When making a lift in excess of 75% of rated capacity, this would be considered a ? -
ANSCritical lift
All lifting devices are load tested to how much? - ANS125%
How many people signal the cranes on a 2 crane pick? - ANS1
On a multi crane pick, each crane should be loaded to no more than what percentage of its
rated capacity? - ANS75%
The highest cause of fatalities in crane accidents is ? - ANSElectrocution
What is a C rated fire extinguisher used for? - ANSElectrical fires, anything to do with
CURRENT
The weight of a stationary load is called ? - ANSStatic load
What will a properly configured LMI indicate? - ANSPotential Overload
New signals must be ? - ANSEqually effective
The minimum distance to pass below power lines with no load and the crane in its transport
configuration is ...? - ANS4'
A crane operator must be certified for the _____ and ______ of the crane they will operate -
ANSType and capacity
What is the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the center of the suspended load
called? - ANSLoad radius
A jib is primarily used for ? - ANSHeight
What is the principle of leverage? - ANSWeight x distance = distance x weight
Whats the formula to find the estimated weight of a square object - ANSlength x width x height x
unit weight
What happens to the rated capacity at a given radius when handling personnel? - ANSIt is
de-rated 50%
The first thing done on site when lifting personnel is ? - ANSA pre-lift meeting
A critical lift would be in excess of what percentage of rated capacity? - ANS75%