Module 6 Rigging - Part 1

What is the maximum temperature most alloy steel chains can be used in?

• 300*
• 400*
• 500*
• 600*

How can you tell that a sling has been overloaded?

• The tattle-tale has been pulled into the jacket and is visible
• The sling is stretched to twice the length as normal
• The sling breaks
• The sling turns black

Who makes the decision to pull a sling out of service if it looks to be damaged?

• Competent Person
• Qualified Person
• Supervisor
• Manufacturer

Another name for rated capacity is __________

• Ultimate load capacity (ULC)

• Maximum Payload (MP)

• Working Load Limit (WLL)

• Max Carry Limit (MCL)

Round slings are also called _______________

• Continuous loop slings

• Endless sling

• hoop slings

• choker sling

Alloy steel chains for overhead lifting are marked with the number_______, __________, ___________ or the letter ______

• 8, 88, 800, A

• 8, 80, 800, B

• 8, 88, 888, A

• 8, 80, 800, A

The main connection fitting for chain slings is known as a _________________

• Shackle

• rigging hook

• master link

• sling reach

Which is NOT a type of supporting cores for wire rope

• Fiber core

• solid core

• strand core

• independent wire rope core

Which type of sling is best rated for high temperatures up to 500 degrees F

• Synthetic

• wire mesh

• wire rope

• Chain

The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the  _______.

• top weight
• carry weight
• rated capacity
• load capacity