Rigger Safety Training Course UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
According to OSHA, slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads_____ to prevent slippage.
- CORRECT ANSWER - Balanced
When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall ensure that slings are: -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - ½ the length
According to OSHA, each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments
shall be inspected for damage or defects by a: - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Five
According to OSHA, metal mesh slings shall be removed from service if any of the following
exists: - CORRECT ANSWER - Broken weld lack of flexibility distortion of the handles
ALL OF THE ABOVE
, According to OSHA, fiber rope slings shall be constructed using only what type of fiber rope? -
CORRECT ANSWER - new fiber rope
According to OSHA, which of the conditions listed below will automatically remove the
synthetic web sling from service? - CORRECT ANSWER - snags, punctures, tears or cuts
acid or caustic burns broken or worn stitches and distortion ALL OF THE ABOVE
According to OSHA, quadruple sling bridle ratings are the same as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - triple sling bridle ratings
According to ASME B30.10, markings shall be forged, cast or die stamped on what area of the
hook? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - replaced
According to ASME B30.10, any hook having wear exceeding _______ % shall be removed
from service. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10%
According to OSHA, how often shall rigging used in material handling be inspected? -
CORRECT ANSWER - prior to use each shift
According to ASME B30.26, how often shall shackles used in material handling be inspected? -
CORRECT ANSWER - each day prior to use
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
According to OSHA, slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads_____ to prevent slippage.
- CORRECT ANSWER - Balanced
When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall ensure that slings are: -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - ½ the length
According to OSHA, each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments
shall be inspected for damage or defects by a: - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Five
According to OSHA, metal mesh slings shall be removed from service if any of the following
exists: - CORRECT ANSWER - Broken weld lack of flexibility distortion of the handles
ALL OF THE ABOVE
, According to OSHA, fiber rope slings shall be constructed using only what type of fiber rope? -
CORRECT ANSWER - new fiber rope
According to OSHA, which of the conditions listed below will automatically remove the
synthetic web sling from service? - CORRECT ANSWER - snags, punctures, tears or cuts
acid or caustic burns broken or worn stitches and distortion ALL OF THE ABOVE
According to OSHA, quadruple sling bridle ratings are the same as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - triple sling bridle ratings
According to ASME B30.10, markings shall be forged, cast or die stamped on what area of the
hook? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - replaced
According to ASME B30.10, any hook having wear exceeding _______ % shall be removed
from service. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10%
According to OSHA, how often shall rigging used in material handling be inspected? -
CORRECT ANSWER - prior to use each shift
According to ASME B30.26, how often shall shackles used in material handling be inspected? -
CORRECT ANSWER - each day prior to use
