Mechanical Lifting
Mechanical Lifting: The Sequel
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Bulk Plant
100

From the first SAFE Alert - why was the lift stopped at MLA?

The crane did not have the appropriate lift capacity

100

True or False: it is not necessary to inspect contractor's equipment/verify that their equipment is capable of the lift?

FALSE

100

The first day of the 20th century was...

Jan 1, 1901

100

What country did Mexico gain its independence from in the 1800s?

Spain

100

Who is the supervisor of the bulk plant?

Kevin and Ryan

200

Name the 4 Pillars of Mechanical Lifting

Plan, Check, Prepare, Lift

200

What is the best preventative measure that has the most impact on reducing mechanical lifting injuries and fatalities? 

Enforcing the red zone - must be defined, ensure controlled access to lift area, aim to avoid potential impact from swinging loads and dropped objects

200

On a class field trip, there are 4 buses taking 36 students to the zoo. Each bus has the same number of students. How many students are on each bus?

Nine students on each bus

200

Italy, Japan, and Germany's alliance during WWII was called what?

The Axis of Evil//Axis Powers

200

If an oil bucket is sealed, where should you put it?

Back in the bulk plant for storage

300

What percentage of ML Incidents are related to forklift and overhead crane? (no partial credit)

60% of Mechanical Lifting Incidents


300

What are the 3 principles of hands free lifting?

Lifting, travelling, and landing

300

How many grams are in a thousand kilograms?

One million grams

300

How many terms did George Washington serve as president?

2 terms

300

True or false - you can throw away the contents of a bucket anywhere no matter what it is.

False

400

What fraction of fatalities on oil and gas sites are from being struck by, caught in, or caught between a moving load?

3/5 (60%)

400

Who are the 4 members of a designated lifting crew?

PIC, banksman/slinger/signalman, rigger, appliance operator

400

The interior angles of a triangle always sum to...

180 degrees

400

Ponce de Leon discovered Florida, but what was he actually looking for?

The Fountain of Youth

400

What should you do before disposing of an oil bucket?

Remove the lid/top, if there's oil/coolant drain it into the used oil tank, remove any residue of oil with oil pads, an place the empty container in the frame on the wash mat.

500

Name 5 questions you should ask yourself before making a safe lift.

Examples: Is everyone aware and does everyone understand the lifting and hoisting procedures applicable to the lifting operation? Has everyone attended the JSA? Are all safety devices working? Has a pre-use inspection been conducted? Does everyone know the PIC? Is everyone aware of and trained for their tasks? Is there a current lift plan and HARC in place? Does everyone know environmental limits (i.e. wind speed)? Is the lifting area clear and controlled and does everyone understand the potential dangers of a falling or swinging load? Are signaling methods and communication agreed and clear to everyone?

500

What is the highest lifting capacity of the largest forklift in Maurice?

46k/65k (depending on what forks are being utilized)

500

How many sides does a do-decadron have?

12 sides

500

Who commissioned the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Jefferson

500

Outline the processes for throwing away a dirty bucket and a clean bucket.

Identify the fluid type. If it's chemicals, store in the bulk plant. If it's oil/coolant that has never been opened, store it in the bulk plant. If it has been open, dispose in the used oil tank and clean the bucket.