According to OSHA, slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads_____ to prevent slip-
page. - ANSWER Balanced
When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall ensure that slings are:
- ANSWER protected or padded
According to ASME B30.9, what is the maximum width of an object that can be placed in the
eye of a wire rope sling? - ANSWER ½ the length
According to OSHA, each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments
shall be inspected for damage or defects by a: - ANSWER competent person
According to OSHA, alloy steel chain slings, wire rope slings, metal mesh slings and synthetic
web slings shall not be used with loads in excess of the_______of the slings. - ANSWER
rated capacity
According to OSHA, how many randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay must there
be to remove the wire rope sling from service? - ANSWER ten
According to OSHA, how many broken wires in one strand in one rope lay must there be to
remove the rope from service? - ANSWER Five
According to OSHA, metal mesh slings shall be removed from service if any of the following
exists: - ANSWER Broken weld lack of flexibility distortion of the handles ALL OF THE
ABOVE
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, According to OSHA, fiber rope slings shall be constructed using only what type of fiber rope?
- ANSWER new fiber rope
According to OSHA, which of the conditions listed below will automatically remove the syn-
thetic web sling from service? - ANSWER snags, punctures, tears or cuts acid or caustic
burns broken or worn stitches and distortion ALL OF THE ABOVE
According to OSHA, quadruple sling bridle ratings are the same as: - ANSWER triple sling
bridle ratings
According to ASME B30.10, markings shall be forged, cast or die stamped on what area of
the hook? - ANSWER non-wearing
Referring to the rigger reference booklet, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch grade 80 alloy
chain sling using a vertical hitch? - ANSWER 34,200 lbs.
According to ASME B30.10, any hook that has any visible bend or twist from the plane of the
unbent hook shall be? - ANSWER repaired or replaced
According to ASME B30.10, any hook having distortion causing an increase in throat opening
of 5 percent , not to exceed 4 inch, shall be? - ANSWER replaced
According to ASME B30.10, any hook having wear exceeding _______ % shall be removed
from service. - ANSWER 10%
According to OSHA, how often shall rigging used in material handling be inspected? - AN-
SWER prior to use each shift
According to ASME B30.26, how often shall shackles used in material handling be inspected?
- ANSWER each day prior to use
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page. - ANSWER Balanced
When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall ensure that slings are:
- ANSWER protected or padded
According to ASME B30.9, what is the maximum width of an object that can be placed in the
eye of a wire rope sling? - ANSWER ½ the length
According to OSHA, each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments
shall be inspected for damage or defects by a: - ANSWER competent person
According to OSHA, alloy steel chain slings, wire rope slings, metal mesh slings and synthetic
web slings shall not be used with loads in excess of the_______of the slings. - ANSWER
rated capacity
According to OSHA, how many randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay must there
be to remove the wire rope sling from service? - ANSWER ten
According to OSHA, how many broken wires in one strand in one rope lay must there be to
remove the rope from service? - ANSWER Five
According to OSHA, metal mesh slings shall be removed from service if any of the following
exists: - ANSWER Broken weld lack of flexibility distortion of the handles ALL OF THE
ABOVE
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, According to OSHA, fiber rope slings shall be constructed using only what type of fiber rope?
- ANSWER new fiber rope
According to OSHA, which of the conditions listed below will automatically remove the syn-
thetic web sling from service? - ANSWER snags, punctures, tears or cuts acid or caustic
burns broken or worn stitches and distortion ALL OF THE ABOVE
According to OSHA, quadruple sling bridle ratings are the same as: - ANSWER triple sling
bridle ratings
According to ASME B30.10, markings shall be forged, cast or die stamped on what area of
the hook? - ANSWER non-wearing
Referring to the rigger reference booklet, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch grade 80 alloy
chain sling using a vertical hitch? - ANSWER 34,200 lbs.
According to ASME B30.10, any hook that has any visible bend or twist from the plane of the
unbent hook shall be? - ANSWER repaired or replaced
According to ASME B30.10, any hook having distortion causing an increase in throat opening
of 5 percent , not to exceed 4 inch, shall be? - ANSWER replaced
According to ASME B30.10, any hook having wear exceeding _______ % shall be removed
from service. - ANSWER 10%
According to OSHA, how often shall rigging used in material handling be inspected? - AN-
SWER prior to use each shift
According to ASME B30.26, how often shall shackles used in material handling be inspected?
- ANSWER each day prior to use
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