QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ What is the major reason for crane accidents. Answer: Improper crane
setup
◉ What is the distance from the center of rotation of the crane to the
center of a freely suspended hoist line is called. Answer: radius
◉ When a load is lifted from the ground what happens to its center of
gravity. Answer: It will move directly under the boom point sheave
◉ What should be the first action an operator should do when contact
has made with an electric power line. Answer: Try to break contact
◉ When the values fall between the rating shown on the load chart for
load radius what rating should be used. Answer: next longer radius
◉ What should an operator of a hoisting machine not do when contact
has been made with an electric power line. Answer: Exit the vehicle
using the three point method
, ◉ What is the purpose of putting blocking or mats under the outriggers.
Answer: To distribute the cranes weight over a large area and to prevent
the outriggers ram floats from sinking into the soil
◉ Chain slings used for overhead lifting must have a maximum rating
of. Answer: 80
◉ Floats only have to be pinned to the Outrigger Rams when working
over water. true or false. Answer: False
◉ CFR 1926.550 14-I requires that a fire extinguisher of what rating
shall be available on all hoisting machinery. Answer: 5bc minimum
◉ Which of the following slings offers the best resistance to shock
loading. Answer: Synthetic
◉ A load block with five sheaves gives a mechanical advantage of.
Answer: 10 to 1
◉ All load hooks should be made from what type of steel. Answer:
Forged
◉ A matched set of chain slings that has one leg longer than the other is
likely an indication of. Answer: Stretch