WorksheetsNCCER Mod 6: Basic Rigging Vocab
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A simple rope-and-pulley system used to lift loads
Block & Tackle
Load
Rejection Criteria
A configuration using two or more slings to connect a load to a single hoist hook.
Strand
Bridle
Load Control
A single ring used to attach multiple slings to a hoist
Load Stress
Sheave
Bull Ring
An individual who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards or
working conditions that are hazardous,
unsanitary, or dangerous to employees,
and who has authorization to take prompt,
corrective measures to eliminate or
control these hazards and conditions
Competent Person
Qualified Person
Core
a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam
A device used to move loads such as steel plates or concrete panels without
the use of slings.
Center support member of a wire rope around which the strands are laid
Hitch
A device used to move loads such as steel plates or concrete panels without
the use of slings.
The rigging configuration by which a sling connects the load to the hoist hook. The
three basic types of hitches are vertical,
choker, and basket.
Hoist
a device that applies a mechanical force for lifting or lowering a load
the total amount of what is being lifted, including all slings, hitches, and hardware
A device used to move loads such as steel plates or concrete panels without
the use of slings.
Hitch
Hoist
Lifting Clamp
Load
the main connection fitting for chain slings
the total amount of what is being lifted, including all slings, hitches, and hardware
A configuration using two or more slings to connect a load to a single hoist hook.
The safe and efficient practice of load manipulation, using proper
communication and handling technique
Rated Capacity
Load
Load Control
Master Link
a surface in which a straight line joining two points lies wholly within that surface
the main connection fitting for chain slings
The lengthwise distance it takes for one strand of a wire rope to make one
complete turn around the core
Core
One Rope Lay
Master Link
Plane
a surface in which a straight line joining two points lies wholly within that surface
The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold
or lift. Also called lifting capacity, working
capacity, working load limit (WLL)
Qualified Person
A person who, through the possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or one who has
gained extensive knowledge, training, and
experience, has successfully
demonstrated his or her ability to solve
problems relating to the subject matter,
the work, or the project
An individual who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards or
working conditions that are hazardous,
unsanitary, or dangerous to employees,
and who has authorization to take prompt,
corrective measures to eliminate or
control these hazards and conditions.
The maximum load weight a sling or piece of hardware or equipment can hold
or lift. Also called lifting capacity, working
capacity, working load limit (WLL)
Rated Capacity
Load Rating
Load
A coupling device used to connect the rope to eye fittings, hooks, or connectors
Hook
Shackle
Bridle
Sling
Wire rope, steel chain, metal mesh fabric, and webbing that is made into forms used to handle loads
a surface in which a straight line joining two points lies wholly within that surface
a device that applies a mechanical force for lifting or lowering a load
A rope attached to a load during a lifting operation to allow a rigger to control swinging and/or rotation of a suspended load
Sling
Crane
Tag Line
Tattle Tail
The rigging configuration by which a sling connects the load to the hoist hook. The
three basic types of hitches are vertical,
choker, and basket.
A cord attached to the strands of an endless loop sling. It protrudes from the jacket. Used to determine if an endless sling has been stretched or overloaded.
Several strands of metal wire twisted into a helix forming a composite rope, in a pattern known as laid rope.; it is attached to a crane or hoist and fitted with swivels, shackles or hooks to attach to a load and move it in a controlled matter
Chain
Synthetic Sling
Wire Rope
