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Overhead and gantry Cranes

Question 1 of 51

1

Overhead cranes with more than one hoisting unit shall have....

Select one of the following:

  • Its own daily inspection log on each hoist

  • Its rated load marked on it

  • Automatic rail clamps

  • A wind-indicating device

Explanation

Question 2 of 51

1

What is the purpose of the "E' (emergency) stop on an overhead crane?

Select one of the following:

  • Removes power to hoists only

  • removes power to entire bridge

  • removes power to trolley only

  • removes power to entire crane

Explanation

Question 3 of 51

1

how often does OSHA require a wire rope inspection?

Select one of the following:

  • once a shift

  • once a week

  • once a month

  • once a quarter

Explanation

Question 4 of 51

1

Most loads should be rigged to within how many degrees of level?

Select one of the following:

  • Two

  • Three

  • Four

  • FIve

Explanation

Question 5 of 51

1

According to ASME B30.2, what is the safety factor for rigging?

Select one of the following:

  • 3 to 1

  • 4 to 1

  • 5 to 1

  • 6 to 1

Explanation

Question 6 of 51

1

According to OSHA frequent inspections shall be performed

Select one of the following:

  • monthly to annually

  • daily to monthly

  • hourly to daily

  • daily to weekly

Explanation

Question 7 of 51

1

According to ASME B 30.2 a frequent inspection must be performed by a

Select one of the following:

  • competent person

  • designated person

  • qualified person

  • authorized person

Explanation

Question 8 of 51

1

According to ASME B30.2, the maximum twist of the hook can't exceed ?

Select one of the following:

  • 25 degrees

  • 10 degrees

  • 15 degrees

  • 20 degrees

Explanation

Question 9 of 51

1

When inspecting electrical contacts, what are the signs they are bad?

Select one of the following:

  • pitted or burned

  • discolored

  • springs are taut

  • makes sparks

Explanation

Question 10 of 51

1

According to ASME B30.2, what type of fire extinguisher is required for overhead cranes?

Select one of the following:

  • 5 BC

  • 10 BC

  • 5 C

  • 10 A

Explanation

Question 11 of 51

1

Before leaving an overhead crane unattended, attached loads should be ?

Select one of the following:

  • raised to the upper limit

  • raised just above the floor

  • lowered to the floor

  • unhooked from crane

Explanation

Question 12 of 51

1

Before using your hand to steady any load, you should?

Select one of the following:

  • follow company policy

  • wear approved gloves

  • follow the foreman's direction

  • wear approved hardhat

Explanation

Question 13 of 51

1

According to OSHA, the rated capacity of all overhead cranes shall be

Select one of the following:

  • clearly marked on the side of the crane

  • filed in supervisors office

  • clearly marked on shipping papers

  • filed in crane owners office

Explanation

Question 14 of 51

1

When attaching spreaders to any load, you must keep in mind that,

Select one of the following:

  • the higher the spreader angle the greater the tension

  • the lower the spreader angle the lesser the tension

  • the higher the spreader angle the tension will remain the same

  • the lower the spreader angle the greater the tension

Explanation

Question 15 of 51

1

By order of hitch strength, which is correct?

Select one of the following:

  • choker, basket, vertical

  • basket, choker, vertical

  • basket, vertical, choker

  • vertical, basket, choker

Explanation

Question 16 of 51

1

According to OSHA, the maximum hook throat opening must not exceed

Select one of the following:

  • 5% of its original size

  • 10% of its original size

  • 15% of its original size

  • 20% of its original size

Explanation

Question 17 of 51

1

According to OSHA, how many wraps must be left on a hoist drum of an overhead crane with the hook at its lowest position?

Select one of the following:

  • 1 wrap

  • 2 wraps

  • 3 wraps

  • 4 wraps

Explanation

Question 18 of 51

1

The upper limit switch of all overhead cranes shall be tested every

Select one of the following:

  • shift

  • week

  • month

  • year

Explanation

Question 19 of 51

1

Vertical movement of an overhead crane is controlled by the

Select one of the following:

  • trolley controller

  • hoist controller

  • bridge controller

  • travel controller

Explanation

Question 20 of 51

1

A swinging load should be controlled by the ?

Select one of the following:

  • bridge and trolley controller

  • trolley and hoist controller

  • bridge and hoist controller

  • limit switch and hoist controller

Explanation

Question 21 of 51

1

What should be the first step in a daily inspection of an overhead crane?

Select one of the following:

  • check the catwalk area

  • check the main switch

  • check the crane cab

  • check the controller position

Explanation

Question 22 of 51

1

What should be done with an unbalanced load?

Select one of the following:

  • lower load to floor

  • sound safety device

  • increase operating speed

  • reduce operating speed

Explanation

Question 23 of 51

1

When making a lift, where should the load block be positioned?

Select one of the following:

  • horizontal to the load attachment points

  • horizontal to the center of gravity

  • vertically over the load's center of gravity

  • vertically over the load

Explanation

Question 24 of 51

1

When energizing the crane, the controller should be in what position?

Select one of the following:

  • hoisting

  • lowering

  • trolley

  • neutral

Explanation

Question 25 of 51

1

According to A.S.M.E., warning signals shall be given when

Select one of the following:

  • equipment is in the area

  • stopping the movement

  • area is not clear

  • starting and during movement

Explanation

Question 26 of 51

1

According to A.S.M.E. B30.1, an overhead crane equipped with a lower limit device can have how many wraps left on the drum at its lowest point

Select one of the following:

  • One

  • Two

  • Three

  • Four

Explanation

Question 27 of 51

1

According to OSHA, the proper time to check the hoist brake is

Select one of the following:

  • before making a lift

  • during an inspection

  • during the first lift

  • lowering the first lift

Explanation

Question 28 of 51

1

In the event of an emergency, who may give the stop signal?

Select one of the following:

  • foreman

  • supervisor

  • anyone

  • safety officer

Explanation

Question 29 of 51

1

According to ASME B30.2, before lifting a load the hoist ropes will be free of kinks and

Select one of the following:

  • marked

  • rewound on drum

  • untwisted

  • tagged with capacity rating

Explanation

Question 30 of 51

1

The purpose of the upper limit switch is to

Select one of the following:

  • limit bridge travel

  • limit trolley travel

  • limit hoist travel

  • limit upper span

Explanation

Question 31 of 51

1

According to OSHA, the operator shall not hoist loads above

Select one of the following:

  • open areas

  • personnel

  • equipment

  • walkways

Explanation

Question 32 of 51

1

Where should the hook block be positioned for shutdown?

Select one of the following:

  • halfway between the upper and lower limit

  • near the lower limit

  • near the upper limit

  • halfway between the inner and outer limit

Explanation

Question 33 of 51

1

Whose responsibility is it to select the proper rigging equipment

Select one of the following:

  • supervisor

  • plant manager

  • plant safety

  • operator

Explanation

Question 34 of 51

1

Before making a lift the operator must first determine

Select one of the following:

  • placement of rigging

  • weight of load

  • placement of tag line

  • attachment points

Explanation

Question 35 of 51

1

a wire rope designated as 6 X 19 has

Select one of the following:

  • 6 wires with 19 strands

  • 6 strands with 19 wires

  • 6 strands that are 19 inches long

  • 19 strands that are 6 inches long

Explanation

Question 36 of 51

1

What is the safe working load of a wire rope defined as ?

Select one of the following:

  • breaking strength times safety factor

  • breaking strength divided by safety factor

  • breaking strength plus safety factor

  • breaking strength subtracted from safety factor

Explanation

Question 37 of 51

1

The vertical movement of an overhead crane is controlled by the

Select one of the following:

  • trolley controller

  • hoist controller

  • hoist and trolley controllers

  • hoist and bridge controllers

Explanation

Question 38 of 51

1

swinging loads can be controlled by the use of the

Select one of the following:

  • bridge or trolley controls

  • bridge or hoist controls

  • trolley or hoist controls

  • limit switch and hoist controls

Explanation

Question 39 of 51

1

first step in daily inspection would be to check

Select one of the following:

  • catwalk area and guardrails

  • crane cab and trolley brakes

  • controller position in neutral

  • main switch locked in off position

Explanation

Question 40 of 51

1

If the load does not balance properly after being raised what steps should be taken

Select one of the following:

  • reduce speed

  • increase speed

  • the lift should continue

  • lower the load to the ground

Explanation

Question 41 of 51

1

When making a lift what position should the trolley be in?

Select one of the following:

  • vertical to the load

  • horizontal to the load

  • depends on load location

  • makes no difference

Explanation

Question 42 of 51

1

What position should all controllers be in when energizing

Select one of the following:

  • the raised postion

  • the lowered position

  • either raised or lowered

  • either neutral or off

Explanation

Question 43 of 51

1

ASME B.30.2 states that the minimum number of wraps one the hoisting drum should never be less than _______ unless a lower limit device is provided

Select one of the following:

  • 1 wrap

  • 2 wraps

  • 3 wraps

  • 4 wraps

Explanation

Question 44 of 51

1

Before leaving a crane cab unattended any attached load shall be

Select one of the following:

  • suspended

  • vertical

  • horizontal

  • landed

Explanation

Question 45 of 51

1

What is the purpose of the upper limit switch? (the only one required by OSHA)

Select one of the following:

  • limit the bridge travel

  • limit the trolley travel

  • limit the bridge and trolley travel

  • limit the hoist travel

Explanation

Question 46 of 51

1

When any machinery or apparatus is found to be defective or inoperative on the crane the person discovering this condition should

Select one of the following:

  • make necessary repairs

  • operate using caution

  • report it to the supervisor

  • red tag it

Explanation

Question 47 of 51

1

When loss of power occurs the crane operator should

Select one of the following:

  • wait for power to be restored

  • install larger fuses

  • put controllers in the off position

  • attempt to locate the problem

Explanation

Question 48 of 51

1

A floor weight limitation is posted at 700 pounds per square foot maximum. Before lowering a load down onto this floor that is calculated at 900 pounds per square foot. What must be done?

Select one of the following:

  • lower the load at slower rate

  • install cribbing to increase surface bearing area

  • install cribbing to decrease surface bearing area

  • install cribbing to maintain the same amount of surface bearing area

Explanation

Question 49 of 51

1

The term lay length when referring to wire rope if equal to

Select one of the following:

  • twice the rope diameter

  • the length rope

  • the distance from one strand to the next strand

  • the distance it takes from one strand to make one complete revolution around the center core

Explanation

Question 50 of 51

1

According to OSHA rated capacity rigging charts will aid you when ?

Select one of the following:

  • determining the weight of the load

  • determining the load's center of gravity

  • determining the rigging equipment manufacturer date

  • determining if the rigging equipment meets all criteria establish by law

Explanation

Question 51 of 51

1

If possible always try to keep horizontal sling angles

Select one of the following:

  • less than 30 degrees

  • greater than 30 degrees

  • less than 60 degrees

  • greater than 60 degrees

Explanation

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