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Danielle Moyer
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Danielle Moyer
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Question 1

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Overhead cranes with more than one hoisting unit shall have....
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  • Its own daily inspection log on each hoist
  • Its rated load marked on it
  • Automatic rail clamps
  • A wind-indicating device

Question 2

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What is the purpose of the "E' (emergency) stop on an overhead crane?
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  • Removes power to hoists only
  • removes power to entire bridge
  • removes power to trolley only
  • removes power to entire crane

Question 3

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how often does OSHA require a wire rope inspection?
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  • once a shift
  • once a week
  • once a month
  • once a quarter

Question 4

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Most loads should be rigged to within how many degrees of level?
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  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
  • FIve

Question 5

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According to ASME B30.2, what is the safety factor for rigging?
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  • 3 to 1
  • 4 to 1
  • 5 to 1
  • 6 to 1

Question 6

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According to OSHA frequent inspections shall be performed
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  • monthly to annually
  • daily to monthly
  • hourly to daily
  • daily to weekly

Question 7

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According to ASME B 30.2 a frequent inspection must be performed by a
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  • competent person
  • designated person
  • qualified person
  • authorized person

Question 8

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According to ASME B30.2, the maximum twist of the hook can't exceed ?
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  • 25 degrees
  • 10 degrees
  • 15 degrees
  • 20 degrees

Question 9

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When inspecting electrical contacts, what are the signs they are bad?
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  • pitted or burned
  • discolored
  • springs are taut
  • makes sparks

Question 10

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According to ASME B30.2, what type of fire extinguisher is required for overhead cranes?
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  • 5 BC
  • 10 BC
  • 5 C
  • 10 A

Question 11

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Before leaving an overhead crane unattended, attached loads should be ?
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  • raised to the upper limit
  • raised just above the floor
  • lowered to the floor
  • unhooked from crane

Question 12

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Before using your hand to steady any load, you should?
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  • follow company policy
  • wear approved gloves
  • follow the foreman's direction
  • wear approved hardhat

Question 13

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According to OSHA, the rated capacity of all overhead cranes shall be
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  • clearly marked on the side of the crane
  • filed in supervisors office
  • clearly marked on shipping papers
  • filed in crane owners office

Question 14

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

Question 15

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By order of hitch strength, which is correct?
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  • choker, basket, vertical
  • basket, choker, vertical
  • basket, vertical, choker
  • vertical, basket, choker

Question 16

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According to OSHA, the maximum hook throat opening must not exceed
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  • 5% of its original size
  • 10% of its original size
  • 15% of its original size
  • 20% of its original size

Question 17

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

Question 18

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The upper limit switch of all overhead cranes shall be tested every
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  • shift
  • week
  • month
  • year

Question 19

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Vertical movement of an overhead crane is controlled by the
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  • trolley controller
  • hoist controller
  • bridge controller
  • travel controller

Question 20

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A swinging load should be controlled by the ?
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  • bridge and trolley controller
  • trolley and hoist controller
  • bridge and hoist controller
  • limit switch and hoist controller

Question 21

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What should be the first step in a daily inspection of an overhead crane?
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  • check the catwalk area
  • check the main switch
  • check the crane cab
  • check the controller position

Question 22

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What should be done with an unbalanced load?
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  • lower load to floor
  • sound safety device
  • increase operating speed
  • reduce operating speed

Question 23

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When making a lift, where should the load block be positioned?
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  • horizontal to the load attachment points
  • horizontal to the center of gravity
  • vertically over the load's center of gravity
  • vertically over the load

Question 24

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When energizing the crane, the controller should be in what position?
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  • hoisting
  • lowering
  • trolley
  • neutral

Question 25

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According to A.S.M.E., warning signals shall be given when
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  • equipment is in the area
  • stopping the movement
  • area is not clear
  • starting and during movement

Question 26

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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
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  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four

Question 27

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According to OSHA, the proper time to check the hoist brake is
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  • before making a lift
  • during an inspection
  • during the first lift
  • lowering the first lift

Question 28

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In the event of an emergency, who may give the stop signal?
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  • foreman
  • supervisor
  • anyone
  • safety officer

Question 29

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According to ASME B30.2, before lifting a load the hoist ropes will be free of kinks and
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  • marked
  • rewound on drum
  • untwisted
  • tagged with capacity rating

Question 30

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The purpose of the upper limit switch is to
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  • limit bridge travel
  • limit trolley travel
  • limit hoist travel
  • limit upper span

Question 31

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According to OSHA, the operator shall not hoist loads above
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  • open areas
  • personnel
  • equipment
  • walkways

Question 32

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Where should the hook block be positioned for shutdown?
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  • halfway between the upper and lower limit
  • near the lower limit
  • near the upper limit
  • halfway between the inner and outer limit

Question 33

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Whose responsibility is it to select the proper rigging equipment
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  • supervisor
  • plant manager
  • plant safety
  • operator

Question 34

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Before making a lift the operator must first determine
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  • placement of rigging
  • weight of load
  • placement of tag line
  • attachment points

Question 35

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a wire rope designated as 6 X 19 has
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  • 6 wires with 19 strands
  • 6 strands with 19 wires
  • 6 strands that are 19 inches long
  • 19 strands that are 6 inches long

Question 36

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What is the safe working load of a wire rope defined as ?
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  • breaking strength times safety factor
  • breaking strength divided by safety factor
  • breaking strength plus safety factor
  • breaking strength subtracted from safety factor

Question 37

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The vertical movement of an overhead crane is controlled by the
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  • trolley controller
  • hoist controller
  • hoist and trolley controllers
  • hoist and bridge controllers

Question 38

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swinging loads can be controlled by the use of the
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  • bridge or trolley controls
  • bridge or hoist controls
  • trolley or hoist controls
  • limit switch and hoist controls

Question 39

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first step in daily inspection would be to check
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  • catwalk area and guardrails
  • crane cab and trolley brakes
  • controller position in neutral
  • main switch locked in off position

Question 40

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If the load does not balance properly after being raised what steps should be taken
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  • reduce speed
  • increase speed
  • the lift should continue
  • lower the load to the ground

Question 41

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When making a lift what position should the trolley be in?
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  • vertical to the load
  • horizontal to the load
  • depends on load location
  • makes no difference

Question 42

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What position should all controllers be in when energizing
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  • the raised postion
  • the lowered position
  • either raised or lowered
  • either neutral or off

Question 43

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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
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  • 1 wrap
  • 2 wraps
  • 3 wraps
  • 4 wraps

Question 44

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Before leaving a crane cab unattended any attached load shall be
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  • suspended
  • vertical
  • horizontal
  • landed

Question 45

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What is the purpose of the upper limit switch? (the only one required by OSHA)
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  • limit the bridge travel
  • limit the trolley travel
  • limit the bridge and trolley travel
  • limit the hoist travel

Question 46

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When any machinery or apparatus is found to be defective or inoperative on the crane the person discovering this condition should
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  • make necessary repairs
  • operate using caution
  • report it to the supervisor
  • red tag it

Question 47

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When loss of power occurs the crane operator should
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  • wait for power to be restored
  • install larger fuses
  • put controllers in the off position
  • attempt to locate the problem

Question 48

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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?
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  • 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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

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If possible always try to keep horizontal sling angles
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  • less than 30 degrees
  • greater than 30 degrees
  • less than 60 degrees
  • greater than 60 degrees
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