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Comprehensive Solutions.
What are the four different types of crane signals?
Hand
Voice
Audible
New
The shaded area on a load chart indicates _______? A structural chart
The minimum distance to a power line of unknown voltage is ? 50'
When hoisting personnel and have known voltage, can you use Table A and get closer than 20'?
Never!
What is the minimum tale swing clearance requirement 2'
What kind of rigger is required for A/D? Qualified Rigger
Signal training is now required in the construction industry, True or False? True
What is the weight of the object being lifted called? Net Load
Why are the edges of a man basket smooth? To protect against injury
Man basket doors must swing which way? Must swing inwards only
Name a few things to inspect for with synthetic slings Missing tags, acid burns, broken
stitches, melting, snags, tears, cuts, discoloration
What should never be done while inspecting a wire rope? Open it to expose the core
A few things to be checked for in a wire rope inspection are Corrosion, 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 Decreases
How much does concrete weigh per cubic foot? 150 lbs.
When making a lift in excess of 75% of rated capacity, this would be considered a ? Critical
lift
All lifting devices are load tested to how much? 125%
How many people signal the cranes on a 2 crane pick? 1
On a multi crane pick, each crane should be loaded to no more than what percentage of its rated
capacity? 75%
The highest cause of fatalities in crane accidents is ? Electrocution
What is a C rated fire extinguisher used for? Electrical fires, anything to do with CURRENT
The weight of a stationary load is called ? Static load
What will a properly configured LMI indicate? Potential Overload
New signals must be ?Equally effective
The minimum distance to pass below power lines with no load and the crane in its transport
configuration is ...? 4'
A crane operator must be certified for the _____ and ______ of the crane they will operate
Type and capacity
What is the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the center of the suspended load
called? Load radius
, A jib is primarily used for ? Height
What is the principle of leverage? Weight x distance = distance x weight
Whats the formula to find the estimated weight of a square object length x width x height x unit
weight
What happens to the rated capacity at a given radius when handling personnel? It is de-rated
50%
The first thing done on site when lifting personnel is ? A pre-lift meeting
A critical lift would be in excess of what percentage of rated capacity? 75%
What should be tested at the beginning of a critical lift? The brakes
When assembling boom, what kind of chart will be used? Boom composition chart
As the pre-lift that must be investigated by a planning group are completed, the results are
entered and filled in a series of ? Checklists
According to OSHA, during A/D, at what height must you tie off? 15'
A personnel basket shall be proof load tested to what percent? 125%
The maximum angle on a shackle or a collector ring is what? 120 degrees
What is the recommended fleet angle for a smooth drum? .5-1.5 degrees
What are the safety factors for regular running ropes? 3.5 to 1 for normal use and 3 to 1 for
boom erection
What must be provided from the operators station to an exit door on the operators side? A clear
passageway out
What is the capacity rating of a basket hitch?200%
How do you install wire rope from a reel to a drum? Top to top or bottom to bottom
The end of a cable protruding from a socket should be ______? Between 10 and 20 rope
diameters but never less than 6"
The wedge and socket must be _______? The correct size
What recommended length should wire rope be seized to? 1 to 1.5 times the diameter of the
rope
What is the minimum distance ANSI and PCSA allow for a drum flange to extend above the top
layer of rope? 1/2"
What is the recommended fleet angle for a grooved drum? 0.5 to 2.0 degrees
What is the distance between the waterline and the deck of a barge? Freeboard
The movement of a barge from side to side is called List
Movement front to back on a barge is Trim
Maximum wind speed for lifting personnel recommended by ANSI is 20 mph
Shift and monthly inspections are performed by a Competent person
What do asterisks signify on a load chart Structural capacity
The maximum list allowed for a land crane on a barge is 5 degrees
Land cranes on a barge fall under what ANSI standard B30.8
The dynamic movement of a barge can make lifts be what Unpredictable
Never ballast an open hull barge with what? Water
What must walking/stepping surfaces on cranes have? Slip resistant features/properties such
diamond plate metal, grip tape, expanded metal and/or slip-resistant paint
Who is to ensure that all ground preparations meet 1926.1402 standard The controlling entity
Do cranes always have to have steps, handholds, ladders, guard rails, and/or grab rails? Only if
originally equipped from manufacturer or all cranes built after Nov. 8, 2011
What part of the load charts does not show boom deflection Range diagram
Revised. Excellent and proven. Best Grade. Student-Friendly
Comprehensive Solutions.
What are the four different types of crane signals?
Hand
Voice
Audible
New
The shaded area on a load chart indicates _______? A structural chart
The minimum distance to a power line of unknown voltage is ? 50'
When hoisting personnel and have known voltage, can you use Table A and get closer than 20'?
Never!
What is the minimum tale swing clearance requirement 2'
What kind of rigger is required for A/D? Qualified Rigger
Signal training is now required in the construction industry, True or False? True
What is the weight of the object being lifted called? Net Load
Why are the edges of a man basket smooth? To protect against injury
Man basket doors must swing which way? Must swing inwards only
Name a few things to inspect for with synthetic slings Missing tags, acid burns, broken
stitches, melting, snags, tears, cuts, discoloration
What should never be done while inspecting a wire rope? Open it to expose the core
A few things to be checked for in a wire rope inspection are Corrosion, 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 Decreases
How much does concrete weigh per cubic foot? 150 lbs.
When making a lift in excess of 75% of rated capacity, this would be considered a ? Critical
lift
All lifting devices are load tested to how much? 125%
How many people signal the cranes on a 2 crane pick? 1
On a multi crane pick, each crane should be loaded to no more than what percentage of its rated
capacity? 75%
The highest cause of fatalities in crane accidents is ? Electrocution
What is a C rated fire extinguisher used for? Electrical fires, anything to do with CURRENT
The weight of a stationary load is called ? Static load
What will a properly configured LMI indicate? Potential Overload
New signals must be ?Equally effective
The minimum distance to pass below power lines with no load and the crane in its transport
configuration is ...? 4'
A crane operator must be certified for the _____ and ______ of the crane they will operate
Type and capacity
What is the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the center of the suspended load
called? Load radius
, A jib is primarily used for ? Height
What is the principle of leverage? Weight x distance = distance x weight
Whats the formula to find the estimated weight of a square object length x width x height x unit
weight
What happens to the rated capacity at a given radius when handling personnel? It is de-rated
50%
The first thing done on site when lifting personnel is ? A pre-lift meeting
A critical lift would be in excess of what percentage of rated capacity? 75%
What should be tested at the beginning of a critical lift? The brakes
When assembling boom, what kind of chart will be used? Boom composition chart
As the pre-lift that must be investigated by a planning group are completed, the results are
entered and filled in a series of ? Checklists
According to OSHA, during A/D, at what height must you tie off? 15'
A personnel basket shall be proof load tested to what percent? 125%
The maximum angle on a shackle or a collector ring is what? 120 degrees
What is the recommended fleet angle for a smooth drum? .5-1.5 degrees
What are the safety factors for regular running ropes? 3.5 to 1 for normal use and 3 to 1 for
boom erection
What must be provided from the operators station to an exit door on the operators side? A clear
passageway out
What is the capacity rating of a basket hitch?200%
How do you install wire rope from a reel to a drum? Top to top or bottom to bottom
The end of a cable protruding from a socket should be ______? Between 10 and 20 rope
diameters but never less than 6"
The wedge and socket must be _______? The correct size
What recommended length should wire rope be seized to? 1 to 1.5 times the diameter of the
rope
What is the minimum distance ANSI and PCSA allow for a drum flange to extend above the top
layer of rope? 1/2"
What is the recommended fleet angle for a grooved drum? 0.5 to 2.0 degrees
What is the distance between the waterline and the deck of a barge? Freeboard
The movement of a barge from side to side is called List
Movement front to back on a barge is Trim
Maximum wind speed for lifting personnel recommended by ANSI is 20 mph
Shift and monthly inspections are performed by a Competent person
What do asterisks signify on a load chart Structural capacity
The maximum list allowed for a land crane on a barge is 5 degrees
Land cranes on a barge fall under what ANSI standard B30.8
The dynamic movement of a barge can make lifts be what Unpredictable
Never ballast an open hull barge with what? Water
What must walking/stepping surfaces on cranes have? Slip resistant features/properties such
diamond plate metal, grip tape, expanded metal and/or slip-resistant paint
Who is to ensure that all ground preparations meet 1926.1402 standard The controlling entity
Do cranes always have to have steps, handholds, ladders, guard rails, and/or grab rails? Only if
originally equipped from manufacturer or all cranes built after Nov. 8, 2011
What part of the load charts does not show boom deflection Range diagram
