SPECIAL RIGGERS EXAM 2024
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
If a roof has no anchor points a tieback can be run down to ground and secured to
structural component, through - ANSWERS-two windows and around a building
column, or secured to 5,400 lbs of counterweight.
QUESTION 2
Who is responsible for safety of suspended Scaffolds in NYC? - ANSWERS-The
licensed rigger and his/her designated rigging foreman; a trained qualified person?
QUESTION 3
Minimum breaking strength of anything you use in your fall protection system? -
ANSWERS-5000lbs
QUESTION 4
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Ropes need to be protected when? - ANSWERS-When going over coping or
parapet
When coming in contact with cornice or other buildings out cropping
when ropes cross over other ropes
QUESTION 5
How often should safety line be inspected? - ANSWERS-Each day it is in use
QUESTION 6
IN NYC what knot is requires to anchor all safety lines? - ANSWERS-bowlines
QUESTION 7
What is the minimum diameter useable for a safety line made of nylon or
polyester? - ANSWERS-5/8"
QUESTION 8
If modular equipment/platforms are used, what, must be kept on site? -
ANSWERS-Manufacture specification on all equipment
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
If a roof has no anchor points a tieback can be run down to ground and secured to
structural component, through - ANSWERS-two windows and around a building
column, or secured to 5,400 lbs of counterweight.
QUESTION 2
Who is responsible for safety of suspended Scaffolds in NYC? - ANSWERS-The
licensed rigger and his/her designated rigging foreman; a trained qualified person?
QUESTION 3
Minimum breaking strength of anything you use in your fall protection system? -
ANSWERS-5000lbs
QUESTION 4
END OF
PAGE 1
, SPECIAL RIGGERS EXAM 2024
Ropes need to be protected when? - ANSWERS-When going over coping or
parapet
When coming in contact with cornice or other buildings out cropping
when ropes cross over other ropes
QUESTION 5
How often should safety line be inspected? - ANSWERS-Each day it is in use
QUESTION 6
IN NYC what knot is requires to anchor all safety lines? - ANSWERS-bowlines
QUESTION 7
What is the minimum diameter useable for a safety line made of nylon or
polyester? - ANSWERS-5/8"
QUESTION 8
If modular equipment/platforms are used, what, must be kept on site? -
ANSWERS-Manufacture specification on all equipment
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