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Using basket hitches with loads that are difficult to balance is recommended for ensuring load control.
Using basket hitches with loads that are difficult to balance is recommended for ensuring load control.
False (B)
The smaller the sling angle, the more load a sling can carry.
The smaller the sling angle, the more load a sling can carry.
False (B)
The Center of Gravity (COG) should be directly above the load hook for proper balance.
The Center of Gravity (COG) should be directly above the load hook for proper balance.
False (B)
Eye bolts are typically used for grabbing and lifting loads in industrial applications.
Eye bolts are typically used for grabbing and lifting loads in industrial applications.
Larger grade numbers of lifting chains indicate weaker rigging chains.
Larger grade numbers of lifting chains indicate weaker rigging chains.
Routine inspections of lifting slings are not necessary to ensure safety and avoid costly downtime.
Routine inspections of lifting slings are not necessary to ensure safety and avoid costly downtime.
The General Contractor must provide one safety officer for every five units of heavy equipment on site.
The General Contractor must provide one safety officer for every five units of heavy equipment on site.
A Mobile Crane is typically mounted on a stationary platform.
A Mobile Crane is typically mounted on a stationary platform.
Telescopic Cranes offer a boom that consists of a single tube.
Telescopic Cranes offer a boom that consists of a single tube.
Truck Mounted Cranes are mounted on an undercarriage with six rubber tires for increased stability.
Truck Mounted Cranes are mounted on an undercarriage with six rubber tires for increased stability.
