Terminology
Load control involves maintaining both the stability and this, of the load.
Orientation
Before being stored, all rigging equipment should be
Clean and Dry
This is one of the most versatile knots. It forms a loop that is fixed in size at the end of the rope.
Bowline
One finger extended outward from the side
Swing
This is the assembly of components that connect a load to the lifting hook
Rigging
The strength of a chain and chain attachments depend on the these, from which they are made.
Steel Alloys
Lift planners should be this
Qualified
When should fiber ropes be inspected
Before each use
Both fists at the waist with thumbs pointing outward
Extend Telescoping Boom
The combination of ropes used with blocks to gain mechanical advantage
Tackle
To determine whether the equipment remains within allowable specifications, some inspections may require the use of this...
Measuring Tools
This should always be the determining factor for the load rating of a roundsling
Identification Tag
This category of knots are used to tie the ends of two ropes together
Bend
A fist tapping the head
Use Main Hoist
A "dry run" of an actual lift is called this
Pre-lift Check
This load is one in which half of the load is a mirror image of the other half
Symmetrical
If hardware is found to have significant damage, it must be
Removed from service
A round turn is typically finished with two half hitches, which forms this
Clove Hitch
One hand clasped over the other
Dog Everything
As the load is lifted higher, the fall zone should be made
Larger
The distance from the cup of a hoist's top hook to the cup of the hoist hook when it is at its upper limit of travel is referred to as
Headroom
These loads always tilt towards the center of gravity
Unbalanced
Fiber rope should be derated when using these
Sheaves (Pulleys)
Hand extended toward the side with thumb pointing up and flexing fingers
Raise the boom, lower the load
This person is required if the lift needs equipment or procedures that are unusual and do not conform to established standards
Qualified Engineer