Unit 1

Question 1

What material is used to construct synthetic slings?

Answer 1

Nylon and polyester

Question 2

What type of hoist would be suited to low headroom applications?

Answer 2

Trolley hoist

Question 3

What type of hoist requires a worker to wrap a fibre or synthetic rope around a metal rotating drum?

Answer 3

Capstan hoist

Question 4

What is the maximum force that should be applied to the lever of a CM puller, lever hoist?

Answer 4

100lbs

Question 5

What must be done to a hoisting device if no identification or capacity tag exists?

Answer 5

Do not use, remove from service, disregard

Question 6

Which component is the rope attached to on a capstan hoist?

Answer 6

Drum

Question 7

What is the device incorporated into hoisting equipment that prevents overloading?

Answer 7

Load limiter

Question 8

What is another name given to a manual lever operated hoisting device?

Answer 8

Come-along

Question 9

What type of rope may be used on the drum of a capstan hoist?

Answer 9

Synthetic fibre

Question 10

What sling load angle is an important benchmark not to exceed when hoisting?

Answer 10

No less than 45 degrees, less than 30 degrees is dangerous