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The maximum load weight that a sling is designed to carry is the _______.
Rated capacity
Most alloy steel chain slings can be used in temperatures up to ___________.
500 degrees F (260 degrees C)
When a tattle-tail has been pulled into the jacket of a synthetic sling, the sling most likely has been
_______________.
Overloaded
If a wire rope sling appears to be damaged, the decision to keep it in service must be made by a
_______________.
competent person
Because of the need for increased toughness, shackles for most overhead lifting are made from
______________.
Forged steel
Which style of hook is designed to be used on alloy steel chain slings?
Grab hook
To lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a ___________________.
Gear system
A type of hand operated winching device that should never be used for vertical overhead lifting is a
________________.
Come-along
Two choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load longer than ________________.
12 feet (3.5 m)
If an emergency occurs during a rigging operation, who is allowed to give the emergency stop hand
signal?
Anyone on the ground who is in site of the crane operator