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lift
A ? is one complete set of hoisting actions performed by workers who
transport a load from a starting point to a destination.
false
The largest types of cranes are typically used for the maintenance
industries.
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industrial
The cranes and hoists involved in ? operations are typically permanently
installed, and many are indoors.
maintenance
? hoisting typically uses portable cranes, such as those on A-frame-like
structures, that can be wheeled to where they are needed.
arena / trade show
? rigging involves precise placement and orientation of loads, temporary
connections, indoor and outdoor work, and visual appearances.
false
,Hoisting personnel is the same as hoisting loads.
false
Personnel engaged in rigging, hoisting, and signaling activities must be
qualified, but federal regulations leave it to employers to determine a
person's qualifications.
regulation
A ? is a rule made mandatory by a federal, state, or local government.
on-site investigation by niosh
Which of the following is not part of lift planning?
true
Standards themselves have no authority unless they are adopted by a
federal, state, or local government.
osha
? regulations are the minimum requirements for safety in the workplace,
and employers are free to require employees to conform to more rigorous
standards.
DOE
A unique feature of the ? standard is that it requires all lifts to be
categorized as ordinary, critical, pre-engineered production, or personnel
before the lift is planned and executed.
authorized
A(n) ? person, according to OSHA, is “one who is capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working
conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees,
and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them.”
false
The term "breaking strength" is the industry standard for the amount of
force that a component may be subjected to and still maintain the
appropriate margin of safety.
true
Qualified riggers must also be trained in giving hand signals, since they
often have to act as both rigger and signalperson.
2 and 4
, Which of the following terms do not have the same meaning as "rated
load"?I. Breaking strengthII. Rated capacityIII. Ultimate strengthIV. Weight
capacityV. Working load limit
true
Certification typically requires passing both a written exam and a practical
skills test.
false
Separate training or certification is not required for each job involved with
hoisting.
end truck
A(n) ? is a roller assembly consisting of a frame, wheels, and bearings.
a.boom
b.cantilever
c.end truck
d.jib
gantry
A traditional ? crane design has two sets of legs supporting the ends of
the bridge beam.
overhead
A(n) ? crane is an industrial crane composed of a hoist trolley that travels
along a horizontal bridge beam, which travels along a pair of overhead
runways.
true
A top-running crane with an underhung hoist is the most common
overhead crane configuration.
true
A jib crane is an industrial crane composed of a hoist trolley that travels
along a horizontal boom, which is supported by a single structural leg.
boom
A ? is a long beam that projects from the main part of a crane in order to
extend the reach of the hoist.
mobile
? cranes are designed to be small and light enough to be driven over
paved roadways, though this design limits their rated capacity.
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