Ramsay Test Rigging and Material Handling

Question 1

A wire rope sling is rated at 2 tons in a single vertical hitch. When rigged as a basket hitch with both legs hanging straight vertical (90° from horizontal), what is the rated capacity of the lift?

Accepted Answer

4 tons

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1 ton

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2 tons

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3 tons

Question 2

Per ASME B30.9, a wire rope sling must be removed from service when it has:

Accepted Answer

Six or more randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay

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Any surface rust visible on the outer wires

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A slight kink that can be straightened by hand

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Any contact with petroleum-based lubricants

Question 3

What does the abbreviation WLL on rigging hardware mean?

Accepted Answer

Working Load Limit — maximum load the component may handle in normal service

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Wire Load Limit — maximum tension in any single wire strand

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Weighted Lift Level — the load's center-of-gravity height

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Wire Lock Length — minimum sling length for that hook size

Question 4

A chain hoist is designed to be used:

Accepted Answer

For vertical lifting only — never for side-pulling or tip-pulling

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At up to 125% of rated capacity in emergency situations

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With the load chain wrapped around the load to improve grip

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With the guard removed when working in confined spaces

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a tagline during a crane or hoist lift?

Accepted Answer

To control the load's rotation and prevent uncontrolled swinging

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To share a portion of the load's weight with ground personnel

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To serve as a backup sling if the primary rigging fails

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To measure the hook height above the ground

Question 6

Before beginning any rigged lift, the rigger must first:

Accepted Answer

Verify the exact load weight, inspect all rigging hardware, and confirm the lift plan with the team

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Estimate load weight visually and proceed if it appears manageable

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Test stability by hoisting the load 6 inches and shaking it

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Clear the building of all other personnel before the lift begins