Overhead Lift Safety Guidelines Quiz

Basket hitches are not recommended for loads difficult to balance, as they can exacerbate instability.

Smaller sling angles increase the load on each sling leg due to increased tension, reducing the overall load capacity.

The Center of Gravity (COG) must be directly BELOW the load hook to ensure stable balance and prevent tipping.

Eye bolts are designed as attachment points for rigging hardware, not for grabbing and directly lifting loads.

Larger grade numbers on lifting chains indicate stronger, higher-capacity rigging chains, not weaker ones.

Routine inspections of lifting slings are crucial for identifying damage or wear, ensuring safety and preventing costly downtime.

The number of safety officers required depends on various factors, not just the number of heavy equipment units on site.

A Mobile Crane is typically mounted on a wheeled or tracked platform, allowing it to move around a job site.

Telescopic Cranes offer a boom that consists of multiple sections that slide within each other, allowing the boom to extend or retract.

Truck Mounted Cranes are mounted on a specialized truck chassis with outriggers for stability, not just rubber tires.