Rigger 1 - study questions #1
fully solved & updated 2025
1. According to OSHA, slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads
______________ to prevent slippage. - answer balanced
2. When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall
ensure that slings are: - answer protected and padded
3. According to ASME B30.9, (Slings) what is the maximum width of an
object that can be placed in the eye of a wire rope sling? - answer 1/2 the
length
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. According to OSHA, metal mesh slings shall be removed from service if
any of the following exists: - answer • broken weld or brazed joint along
sling edge
• lack of flexibility of the fabric
• distortion of the handles that are out of its plane
, 9. According to OSHA, fiber rope slings shall be constructed using only
what type of fiber rope? - answer new fiber rope
10. According to OSHA, which of the conditions listed below will
automatically remove the synthetic web sling from service? - answer •
snags, punctures, tears or cuts
• acid or caustic burns
• broken or worn stitches and distortion of fittings
11. According to OSHA, quadruple sling bridle ratings are the same as: -
answer triple sling bridle ratings
12. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) markings shall be forged, cast or
die stamped on what area of the hook? - answer non-wearing area
13. 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
14. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) any hook that has any visible bend
or twist from the plane of the unbent hook shall be? - answer repaired or
replaced
15. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) any hook having distortion causing
an increase in throat openings of 5 percent, not to exceed 1/4 inch, shall
be? - answer replaced
16. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) any hook having wear exceeding
______________% shall be removed from service. - answer 10%
17. According to OSHA, how often shall rigging used in material handling
be inspected? - answer prior to use each shift
fully solved & updated 2025
1. According to OSHA, slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads
______________ to prevent slippage. - answer balanced
2. When slings encounter sharp edges on loads to be lifted, riggers shall
ensure that slings are: - answer protected and padded
3. According to ASME B30.9, (Slings) what is the maximum width of an
object that can be placed in the eye of a wire rope sling? - answer 1/2 the
length
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. According to OSHA, metal mesh slings shall be removed from service if
any of the following exists: - answer • broken weld or brazed joint along
sling edge
• lack of flexibility of the fabric
• distortion of the handles that are out of its plane
, 9. According to OSHA, fiber rope slings shall be constructed using only
what type of fiber rope? - answer new fiber rope
10. According to OSHA, which of the conditions listed below will
automatically remove the synthetic web sling from service? - answer •
snags, punctures, tears or cuts
• acid or caustic burns
• broken or worn stitches and distortion of fittings
11. According to OSHA, quadruple sling bridle ratings are the same as: -
answer triple sling bridle ratings
12. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) markings shall be forged, cast or
die stamped on what area of the hook? - answer non-wearing area
13. 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
14. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) any hook that has any visible bend
or twist from the plane of the unbent hook shall be? - answer repaired or
replaced
15. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) any hook having distortion causing
an increase in throat openings of 5 percent, not to exceed 1/4 inch, shall
be? - answer replaced
16. According to ASME B30.10, (Hooks) any hook having wear exceeding
______________% shall be removed from service. - answer 10%
17. According to OSHA, how often shall rigging used in material handling
be inspected? - answer prior to use each shift
