HOISTING EXAM
the signal person must always - Answer-Be in clear view of the operator
three basic hitch types - Answer-verticle, choker, basket
once a lift has begun the signal person can use the radio to order coffee if it's almost break time (t/f) -
Answer-false
a non standard hand signal may be used if necessary and is agreed upon prior to the lift begins (t/f) -
Answer-true
where can you find the latest laws regarding signal people and riggers - Answer-OSHA 1926.1400
who determines whether a rigger is qualified for a particular job - Answer-the qualified evaluator for the
employer
a sling is in perfect condition yet you can not read the rated capacity, what should you do - Answer-take
it out of service
if working near power lines and the voltage is unknown what must be done - Answer-call the power
company and find out
eyes in wire rope slings used to hoist personel must be fabricated with - Answer-thimbles
, a wire rope sling has made contact with power lines yet has only a tiny visable hole, you must - Answer-
remove it from service
the crane owner has the final say during the lift (t/f) - Answer-false
the lift coordinator and the signal person can give signals at the same time (t/f) - Answer-false
the operator should hold the radio in his hand while operating and recieving signals (t/f) - Answer-false
transmission radio towers pose no danger to any job site (t/f) - Answer-false
its ok to use a synthetic sling with a knot in it (t/f) - Answer-false
a traveling crane that makes a sudden stop will decrease dynamic load (t/f) - Answer-false
it is the signal persons job to warn the operator before he enters the prohibited zone (t/f) - Answer-true
a shackle with 15% wear is ok to use (t/f) - Answer-false
only a signal person can give an emergency stop signal - Answer-false
it is acceptable for a certified welder to weld something on a hook (t/f) - Answer-false
using past experience is NOT an acceptable means of determining object weights (t/f) - Answer-false
humidity need not be considered when working near high voltage power lines - Answer-false
the signal person must always - Answer-Be in clear view of the operator
three basic hitch types - Answer-verticle, choker, basket
once a lift has begun the signal person can use the radio to order coffee if it's almost break time (t/f) -
Answer-false
a non standard hand signal may be used if necessary and is agreed upon prior to the lift begins (t/f) -
Answer-true
where can you find the latest laws regarding signal people and riggers - Answer-OSHA 1926.1400
who determines whether a rigger is qualified for a particular job - Answer-the qualified evaluator for the
employer
a sling is in perfect condition yet you can not read the rated capacity, what should you do - Answer-take
it out of service
if working near power lines and the voltage is unknown what must be done - Answer-call the power
company and find out
eyes in wire rope slings used to hoist personel must be fabricated with - Answer-thimbles
, a wire rope sling has made contact with power lines yet has only a tiny visable hole, you must - Answer-
remove it from service
the crane owner has the final say during the lift (t/f) - Answer-false
the lift coordinator and the signal person can give signals at the same time (t/f) - Answer-false
the operator should hold the radio in his hand while operating and recieving signals (t/f) - Answer-false
transmission radio towers pose no danger to any job site (t/f) - Answer-false
its ok to use a synthetic sling with a knot in it (t/f) - Answer-false
a traveling crane that makes a sudden stop will decrease dynamic load (t/f) - Answer-false
it is the signal persons job to warn the operator before he enters the prohibited zone (t/f) - Answer-true
a shackle with 15% wear is ok to use (t/f) - Answer-false
only a signal person can give an emergency stop signal - Answer-false
it is acceptable for a certified welder to weld something on a hook (t/f) - Answer-false
using past experience is NOT an acceptable means of determining object weights (t/f) - Answer-false
humidity need not be considered when working near high voltage power lines - Answer-false
