Lesson 11 Flashcards
Slings and Chokers (26 cards)
Which type of sling shown allows the load contact points to be shifted?
a. Endless or gromment
b. Double eye
c. Reverse Eye
d. Return eye
a. Endless or gromment
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 683, Figure 17-24
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 113, Figure 5-2, and Chap. 6, Pg. 136, Figure 6-6, and Bullet 4
The smallest recommended sling angle is ? .
a. 15°
b. 30°
c. 45°
d. 60°
b. 30°
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 124, “Sling Loads,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 3
Sling angles of less than ? should be avoided.
a. 30°
b. 35°
c. 40°
d. 45°
a. 30°
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 124, “Sling Loads,” Paragraph 3, Sentences 3-5
If a single rated load is provided for a bridle sling, it is assumed to be for a ? bridle hitch.
a. 15°
b. 30°
c. 45°
d. 60°
d. 60°
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 122, “Prefabricated Bridle Slings,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 5
If the label that shows the load rating of a sling is missing, the sling should be discarded.
True or False?
True
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 115, “Sling Identification,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 4
It is acceptable to knot two slings together when the load is less than half the WLL of the slings.
True or False?
False
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 116, Bullet 6
Rank the sling configuration weight capacity from least to most amount of weight it can lift.
a. Second most weight
b. Most weight
c. Least weight
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 137, Figure 6-7
The ? should never be allowed.
a. leaving of a sling in the sunlight
b. shock loading of a sling
c. storing of a sling in a tool bin
d. washing of a sling
b. shock loading of a sling
Reference: Slings and Chokers, “Safety Standards,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 4
? are preferred for distribution work such as lifting transformers and regulators.
a. Chains
b. Fiber ropes
c. Web slings
d. Wire ropes
c. Web slings
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 682, “Using Web Slings,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
The ? of a sling is the total amount of weight the sling can lift.
a. breaking strength
b. safety factor
c. strain limit
d. working load limit
d. working load limit
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 663, “Working Load Limits,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 2
When lifting an object with a four-leg sling, ? of the legs must be capable of supporting the total load.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. All
b. 2
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 692, Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
A basket hitch should only be used on straight lifts.
True or False?
True
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 691, “Connecting to a Load with a Sling,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 1
Synthetic web slings are generally resistant to most chemicals.
True or False?
True
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 132, “Synthetic Slings,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1
One reason for removing a web sling from service is ? .
a. excessive abrasion
b. it has some dirt on it
c. it is made of polyester
d. it is the wrong color
a. excessive abrasion
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 683, Number 2
The configuration of the sling depicted in the diagram is a ? sling.
a. choker
b. double-eye
c. return-eye
d. triangle end
a. choker
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 117, Figure 5-7
When plates are hoisted, they shall be held by clamps that hold firmly under load.
True or False?
True
Reference: Slings and Chokers, “Proper Usage for Lifting,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 3
Slings with a basic triangle fitting on both ends cannot be used in basket hitches.
True or False?
False
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 6, Pg. 136, Figure 6-6, and Bullet 1, Sentence 2
Rapid lowering and a sudden stop that causes jerking of the load is known as ? a sling.
a. setting
b. shock loading
c. stretch setting
d. test loading
b. shock loading
Reference: Slings and Chokers, “Safety Standards,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 4
The use of a ? hitch allows for a load to be secured at more than one point, which increases stability and allows greater control.
a. basket
b. bridle
c. choker
d. vertical
b. bridle
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 122, “Bridle Hitches,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
A single wrap choker hitch is the ? form of a hitch.
a. longest
b. shortest
c. strongest
d. weakest
d. weakest
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 17, Pg. 691, “Connecting to a Load with a Sling,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1
If the sling is attached around a sharp corner, the sling should be carefully ? to prevent cutting.
a. padded
b. rigged
c. shackled
d. shock loaded
a. padded
Reference: Slings and Chokers, “Safety Standards,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 5
When a load is lifted by a multiple-rope sling, the sling is to be arranged so that the strain ? .
a. can equalize itself between the ropes
b. is always shackled at the pick points
c. will primarily be on the main rope leg
d. will not exceed the WLL of the main rope leg
a. can equalize itself between the ropes
Reference: Slings and Chokers, “Proper Usage for Lifting,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
Synthetic web sling eyes must not be put around objects that are wider than ? of the length of the eye.
a. ¼
b. ⅓
c. ½
d. ⅔
b. ⅓
Lineworker Rigging Practices Textbook, Chap. 5, Pg. 113, Last paragraph, Sentence 4
In the picture, a 1,500-pound load is being lifted by a two-legged sling. Each leg of the sling is five feet long and they are anchored five feet apart on the load.
In the lift, the hook is ? from the load.
a. 2.55’
b. 3.25’
c. 4.33’
d. 6.23’
c. 4.33’
Reference: Slings and Chokers, “Safety Standards,” Paragraph 3, Formula
