Textile and Sling Safety Standards Quiz

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What is the minimum factor of safety (FOS) required for textile slings according to BS EN 1492?

5:1

7:1 (correct)

6:1

10:1

How is the break test certificate number documented?

Included in the shipping documents.

Referenced in the certificate for the remaining slings. (correct)

It is listed on the product label.

Not documented anywhere.

What must be provided for trunnions to be used?

User manual documentation.

Approval from offshore authorities.

QP Approved Inspection Service Provider verified OEM design documents. (correct)

A safety technician's evaluation.

In batch testing for wire rope slings, what is the maximum batch size before each sling must be examined?

11 slings Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum FOS required for wire rope slings?

5:1 Signup and view all the answers

What additional information is needed in the certificate for a multi-leg wire rope sling?

Detail of master link and other terminal fittings. Signup and view all the answers

After how long should wire rope slings used in water be discarded?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

What must be done for batch sizes of wire rope slings between 11 and 100?

One sling must be randomly selected and tested. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum factor of safety (FOS) required for running ropes if the OEM specification is not available?

5:1 Signup and view all the answers

How often should wire ropes used in lifting operations involving submergence in water be break load tested?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

What is the required factor of safety (FOS) for standing ropes if there is no OEM specification available?

3.5:1 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for accepting the wire rope installed in lifting appliances?

A QP Approved Inspection Service Provider Signup and view all the answers

When should visual inspections of wire ropes used in raking machines occur?

Every six months Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the lifting set used for offshore transportation?

Should meet the minimum standard requirement. Signup and view all the answers

How should the container number be displayed on the container?

In characters not less than 75mm high with a contrasting color. Signup and view all the answers

What requirement must cargo nets made of steel wire rope or manmade fiber rope fulfill?

They must be supplied with a certificate of conformity. Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for lifting ISO containers?

They must be lifted by specifically designed, tested, and certified lifting devices. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about fall arrestors is correct?

They must be fitted with an indicator for instances of fall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable deflection for a gangway?

1/500 of its span with evenly distributed SWL. Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the flooring of ISO containers used offshore?

Floors must be fabricated from steel and in good condition. Signup and view all the answers

Which requirement is unnecessary for the modification of lifting points on ISO containers?

Certification from the original manufacturer only. Signup and view all the answers

What is the required factor of safety (FOS) for personnel transfer nets used offshore?

10:1 Signup and view all the answers

How often should test weights be calibrated and certified?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to safety harnesses after four years?

They should be discarded Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about textile slings?

They may be color-coded directly on the sling material Signup and view all the answers

What additional device must be fixed between the load line and the upper master link for personnel transfer?

An anti-spin device Signup and view all the answers

What should a personnel transfer facility have regarding procedures?

A written procedure that must be followed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of shackles should NOT be used in QP operational areas?

Shackles manufactured to BS 3032 Signup and view all the answers

What marking is required on test weights?

The gross weight in large contrasting characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a man-riding basket?

As a last option for lifting personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which type of slings are acceptable for man-riding basket operations?

Multi-leg steel wire rope slings Signup and view all the answers

What must be included during the testing of pad eyes for general lifting operations?

Design verification by QP Approved Inspection Service Provider. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario can the requirements for proof load testing of pad eyes be waived?

If designed and verified for a specific application. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mandatory requirement for lifting points that cannot be proof load tested?

They require a self-load test witnessed by the inspection provider. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended load securing method for all lifting operations?

Adequate lashing should be used to secure load Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of steel pallets used for lifting?

They must have four lifting points. Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable usage for wooden pallets?

They are suitable for use with forklift trucks and pallet trucks. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Textile Sling Requirements

Textile slings must have a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider certificate from a batch break test.
Batch break test requires testing one sling from a batch of 300 slings.
Batch break test ensures a minimum FOS of 7:1 as per BS EN 1492 or 5:1 as per ASME B30.9.
Textile slings should not be used for offshore transportation.
Textile slings can only be used for a maximum of 4 years from initial certification.
Textile slings cannot be marked directly with paint or ink, but should have a label or tag indicating current colour coding.

Trunnion Requirements

Trunnions can only be used if they have QP Approved Inspection Service Provider verified OEM design documents.
Trunnions should not be used for offshore transportation.

Wire Rope Sling Requirements

Wire rope slings must have a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider certificate from a batch break test.
Batch break test requires testing one sling from a batch of 11-100 slings.
For batches under 11 slings, each sling must be examined and proof load tested to 2x SWL.
Batch break test ensures a minimum FOS of 5:1.
Wire rope slings used for lifting operations involving submergence in water shall be discarded after one year regardless of condition.
Wire rope slings used for lifting operations involving submergence in water shall be break load tested annually.
Break test sample for submerged wire ropes shall be taken from the immersed portion.
FOS of standing ropes shall meet OEM specification, or a minimum of 3.5:1 if specification is unavailable.
Wire ropes for raking machines shall be visually inspected by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider every six months.

General Lifting Equipment Requirements

All wire rope slings used for lifting operations that involve submergence in water must be break load tested annually.
The date of issuance and authentication of all certificates must be recorded.
When replacing wire ropes, they shall be supplied with a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider break test certificate.
The certificate of lifting appliance with the installed wire rope should mention the test certificate number and the date of replacement of the wire rope.
Running ropes shall have an FOS that meets the OEM specification or a minimum of 5:1 if specification is unavailable.
All wire ropes used for lifting operations that involve submergence in water shall be break load tested annually.
The break test sample shall be taken from the immersed portion of the wire rope.
FOS of standing ropes shall meet OEM specification for the particular equipment.
If the OEM specification is not available, then an FOS of 3.5:1 must be applied as a minimum.

Offshore Lifting Requirements

The lifting set for CCUs used for offshore transportation must meet the minimum standard requirements.
All ISO Containers must have a valid CSC certification. Any modifications to lifting points must be supported with QP Approved Inspection Service Provider verified design documentation.
ISO containers with wooden flooring shall not be used offshore. Steel flooring should be in good condition.
For open-sided containers the container number shall be prominently displayed on all sides in characters of a contrasting color not less than 75mm high.
The information markings such as gross weight, tare weight, and SWL shall be marked in characters of a contrasting color not less than 50mm high on two faces of the container.

Pad Eye Requirements

Pad eyes for general lifting operations must be designed, manufactured, tested, certified, and verified by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider.
Pad eyes for which the design cannot be verified must be tested to 2x SWL.
Pad eyes for special applications can be waived from proof load testing provided the concerned QP Dept.or contractor can demonstrate that the pad eyes have been designed, manufactured and QP Approved Inspection Service Provider verified and certified for the specific application.
Lifting points which are impractical to be proof load tested must have a self-load test performed, witnessed, and certified by QP Approved Inspection Service Provider before the planned lifting operation.
NDT shall be performed on the lifting points before and after the self-load test.

Pallet Requirements

Steel pallets used for lifting shall have four lifting points.
Steel pallets can be used with cranes, forklift trucks, pallet trucks and crane forks.
Wooden pallets can only be used with a forklift truck, pallet truck and crane forks.
In all cases load shall be secured with adequate lashing.

Personnel Transfer Net Requirements

Personnel transfer nets used at offshore locations for transportation of personnel shall have a FOS of 10:1 and shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable standards and this standard.
Personnel transfer nets shall be marked prominently with the maximum number of permitted persons in addition to the SWL.

Personnel Transfer Net Operational Restrictions

Any offshore facility carrying out personnel transfers using a personnel transfer net shall have a written procedure for this task which must be followed.
An anti-spin device shall be fixed between the load line and the upper master link.
The anti-spin device shall be of a sufficient capacity to support the personnel carrier application.
Personnel carriers shall not be used as a workbasket.

Man-Riding Basket Requirements

Man-riding baskets should only be used as a last option.
All personnel using a man-riding basket shall wear an approved safety harness, which shall be attached to the safety lifeline.
The safety lifeline shall be tied to the crane hook block.
Man-riding baskets shall be lifted only with multi-leg steel wire rope slings terminated with hard eyes and safety pin shackles.
Chain and textile/fibre slings shall not be used for man-riding basket operations.

Cargo Net Requirements

Cargo nets made of steel wire rope or manmade fibre rope shall be supplied with a certificate of conformity.

Fall Arrestor Requirements

QP Approved Inspection Service Provider shall review the manufacturer’s certificate of conformity and issue a thorough examination certificate.
Fall arrestors must be fitted with an indicator of instance of fall.
Fall arrestors shall not be reused if they have arrested a fall.
Fall arrestors/inertia reels should only be serviced by OEM approved agencies.

Gangway Requirements

The recorded deflection at any point shall not exceed 1/500 of its span with evenly distributed SWL.
Aluminium gangways with non-metal base (point of contact) are only allowed in hazardous areas.
Gangways constructed with lifting pad eyes must have a minimum of four lifting pad eyes.
While testing the test weight shall be uniformly distributed along the gangway.

Safety Harness and Lanyard Requirements

QP Approved Inspection Service Provider shall review the manufacturer’s certificate of conformity and issue a thorough examination certificate.
Safety harness shall be discarded after four years regardless of condition.
Full body harness with shock absorbing double lanyard and snap hooks shall be used.

Shackle Requirements

Shackles manufactured to BS 3032 shall not be used in QP operational areas.

Test Weight Requirements

Test weights shall be calibrated annually and certified by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider and inspected every six months.
The gross weight of the test weight shall be marked in characters of a contrasting colour not less than 50 mm high on two sides of the test weight.

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Test your knowledge on the safety requirements for different types of slings, including textile, trunnion, and wire rope slings. This quiz covers inspection standards, batch break tests, and usage limitations for slings, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal for professionals in the lifting and rigging industry.