QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADE
◉Snap hook minimum tensile strength? Answer: 5,000 lbs (22.2 kN)
◉Gate strength requirement for carabiners? Answer: 3,600 lbs
◉Maximum arresting force allowed on worker? Answer: 1,800 lbs
◉Max free fall distance? Answer: 6 feet
◉Max deceleration distance in a fall? Answer: 3.5 feet
◉Minimum clearance from lower level? Answer: At least 3 feet
◉Total fall clearance with 6ft lanyard and 6ft person? Answer: At least
18.5 feet
◉Safety factor for rigging hardware? Answer: 5:1
◉Safety factor for lifting personnel with hoist? Answer: 10:1
, ◉Safety factor for synthetic slings? Answer: 5:1
◉Required removal criteria for rigging hardware? Answer:
Deformation, cracks, illegible markings, excessive wear
◉How often must a competent person inspect fall protection? Answer:
At least every 12 months
◉How often must a user inspect fall protection? Answer: Before each
use
◉Max load angle from sheave or pulley before redirect needed?
Answer: 10
◉Tension multiplier at 30 sling angle? Answer: 2.0x
◉Tension multiplier at 45 sling angle? Answer: 1.41x
◉Minimum safe sling angle for lifting? Answer: 45
◉Effect of decreasing sling angle? Answer: Increases tension