Rigger Safety Training Course Questions with Answers (All Answers Correct)

Rigger Safety Training Course
According to OSHA, natural and synthetic fiber rope slings shall be removed from
service if any of the following conditions are present: - Answer-powdered fiber between
strands discoloration or rotting broken or cut fibers ALL OF THE ABOVE

According to OSHA, which of the conditions listed below will automatically remove the
synthetic web sling from service? - Answer-snags, punctures, tears or cuts acid or
caustic burns broken or worn stitches and distortion ALL OF THE ABOVE

According to OSHA, each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and
attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a: - Answer-competent person

According to OSHA, alloy steel chain slings, wire rope slings, metal mesh slings and
synthetic web slings shall not be used with loads in excess of the_______of the slings. -
Answer-rated capacity

According to OSHA, how many randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay must
there be to remove the wire rope sling from service? - Answer-ten

According to OSHA, how many broken wires in one strand in one rope lay must there
be to remove the rope from service? - Answer-Five

According to OSHA, metal mesh slings shall be removed from service if any of the
following exists: - Answer-Broken weld lack of flexibility distortion of the handles ALL OF
THE ABOVE

According to OSHA, slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads_____ to prevent
slippage. - Answer-Balanced

When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall ensure that slings
are: - Answer-protected or padded

According to ASME B30.9, what is the maximum width of an object that can be placed
in the eye of a wire rope sling? - Answer-½ the length


According to OSHA, fiber rope slings shall be constructed using only what type of fiber
rope? - Answer-new fiber rope

According to OSHA, quadruple sling bridle ratings are the same as: - Answer-triple sling
bridle ratings

According to ASME B30.10, markings shall be forged, cast or die stamped on what area
of the hook? - Answer-non-wearing

, Referring to the rigger reference booklet, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch grade 80
alloy chain sling using a vertical hitch? - Answer-34,200 lbs.

According to ASME B30.10, any hook that has any visible bend or twist from the plane
of the unbent hook shall be? - Answer-repaired or replaced

According to ASME B30.10, any hook having distortion causing an increase in throat
opening of 5 percent , not to exceed 4 inch, shall be? - Answer-replaced

According to ASME B30.10, any hook having wear exceeding _______ % shall be
removed from service. - Answer-10%

According to OSHA, how often shall rigging used in material handling be inspected? -
Answer-prior to use each shift

According to ASME B30.26, how often shall shackles used in material handling be
inspected? - Answer-each day prior to use

When correctly installing U bolt type wire rope clips, the U portion of the clip should be
on? - Answer-the dead or short end

According to ASME B30.26, compression hardware shall be removed from service if
which of the following are visible? - Answer-missing or illegible identification excessive
pitting or corrosion bent, twisted, distorted, stretched or cracked components ALL OF
THE ABOVE

According to ASME B30.9, what minimum grade alloy steel chain shall be used for
hoisting chain? - Answer-80

According to ASME, which of the following statements is correct? - Answer-As
horizontal load angle decreases, stress increases.

According to ASME B30.9, to achieve load stability when lifting, the attachment points
should be? - Answer-(b.)above the center of gravity

Referring to the rigger reference booklet, what would be the rated capacity of a size 4
polyester round sling using a choker hitch? - Answer-8,500 pounds

According to ASME B30.9, the frequency of periodic inspections shall not exceed: -
Answer-1 year

According to ASME B30.9, the design factor for wire rope slings shall be a minimum of?
- Answer-5