Module 6 Basic Rigging

Define Rated Capacity

• Maximum load weight a sling can carry
• Type of material a sling can carry
• Type of weather conditions a sling can be used in.
• Material the sling is made of.

What is the maximum temperature most alloy steel chains can be used in?

• 300*
• 400*
• 500*
• 600*

How can you tell that a sling has been overloaded?

• The tattle-tale has been pulled into the jacket and is visible
• The sling is stretched to twice the length as normal
• The sling breaks
• The sling turns black

Who makes the decision to pull a sling out of service if it looks to be damaged?

• Competent Person
• Qualified Person
• Supervisor
• Manufacturer

Shackles for overhead lifting are made of what material?

• Forged Steel
• Cast steel
• Milled steel
• Manufactured steel

What type of hook can only be used on alloy steel chain slings?

• Grab Hook
• Eye hook
• Sliding hook
• Short hook

In order to lift heavy loads, all chain hoists use a(n)

• sprocket set
• anchorage slide
• gear system
• Hook retainer

Name the hand-operated winching device that should never be used for vertical overhead lifting.

• chain hoist 
• come-along 
• block and tackle
• ratchet lever hoist

How many choker hitches are recommended when lifting a load  longer than 12 feet?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Who is authorized to give the emergency stop signal during rigging operations?

• Anyone
• Competent person 
• Signaler
• Crane operator