Worksheets106 - Basic Rigging REVIEW QUESTIONS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Slings are commonly made out of ______________.
synthetic fibers, cast-iron links, and wire rope
fiberglass strands, exotic metals, and synthetic rope
synthetic material, alloy steel, and wire rope
carbon fiber, stainless steel, and twisted pair cable
If the identification tag on a synthetic sling is missing or illegible, the sling must be _________________.
re-tagged by a qualified rigger on site
removed from service immediately
used only for minimal loads
tested on a load to determine its capacity
The size of a shackle is determined by the diameter of its __________________.
body
shank
eye
pin
A type of rigging equipment that uses a pulley system to provide a mechanical advantage for lifting a load is a _____________________.
fulcrum
hitch
hoist
come-along
When a load has not attachment points or when the attachment points are not practical for lifting, it is best to use a ____________________.
bridle hitch
vertical hitch
multiple-leg hitch
choker hitch
Identification tags for slings must include the __________________.
type of protective pads to use
type of damage sustained during use
color of the tattle-tail
manufacturer's name or trademark
The type of wire rope core that is susceptible to heat damage at relatively low temperatures is the _________________.
fiber core
strand core
independent wire rope core
metallic link supporting core
Synthetic slings must be inspected ___________________.
once every month
visually at the start of each workweek
before every use
once wear or damage becomes apparent
An alloy steel chain sling must be removed from service if there is evidence that _________________.
the sling has been used in different hitch configurations
replacement links have been used to repair the chain
the sling has been used for more than one year
strands of the supporting core have weakened
A piece of rigging hardware used to couple the end of a wire rope to eye fittings, hooks, or other connections is a(n) ________________.
eyebolt
hitch
shackle
U-bolt
A lifting clamp is most likely to be used to move loads such as ____________________.
steel plates
piping bundles
concrete blocks
plastic tubing
Chain hoists are able to lift heavy loads by utilizing a _____________________.
rope and pulley system
rigger's strength
stationary counterweight
gear system
Before attempting to lift a load with a chain hoist, make sure that the _______________________.
hoist is secured to a come-along
load is properly balanced
tag lines are properly anchored
tackle is connect to its power source
A hitch configuration that allows slings to be connected to the same load without using a spreader beam is a ______________________.
double-wrap hitch
choker hitch
bridle hitch
basket hitch
To make the Emergency Stop signal that is used by riggers, extend both arms ______________________________.
horizontally with palms down and quickly move both arms back and forth
directly in front and then move both arms up and down repeatedly
vertically above the head and wave both arms back and forth
horizontally with clenched fists and move both arms up and down.
