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Safe Use of Rigging Equipment

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MINTRA CET includes short topic-based sets such as incident investigation, accommodation safety, anchoring operations and firefighting. Study an individual module, then review your mistakes in your account.

“MINTRA CET — Safe Use of Rigging Equipment” contains 14 questions across 1 collection.

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Which of the following are the main hazards associated with rigging equipment involved in heavy lifts?

Multiple correct answers

  • Overloading the rigging equipment.✓ Correct answer
  • Rigging equipment failure.✓ Correct answer
  • Unsecure connections.✓ Correct answer
  • Heat generation.
  • Gas leakage.
The Safe Working Load (SWL) is independent of the potential equipment configuration and remains constant for each piece of equipment.

One correct answer

  • False.✓ Correct answer
  • True.
____ can be used for objects such as pallets as the sling is lead through the pallet or around the bottom of the cargo and back into the hook.

One correct answer

  • The basket hitch.✓ Correct answer
  • The use of two vertical slings.
  • The choker hitch.
  • The bridle hitch.
____ are often located close to the side of a vessel to lift either equipment or provisions to and from the shore.

One correct answer

  • Jib arm cranes.✓ Correct answer
  • Overhead cranes.
  • Tripod lifts.
How should rigging equipment be stored?

Multiple correct answers

  • Controlled to prevent unauthorised use.✓ Correct answer
  • Accessible to be easily checked prior to use.✓ Correct answer
  • Securely to reduce the risk of accidental damage and to slow down deterioration.✓ Correct answer
  • Onshore only.
  • In an open area to be quickly accessible.

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