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Number of
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| 1. PLANNING AND ENGINEERING |
60 |
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A. FORMULAS AND FORCES |
35 |
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1. Calculate conversions: SI Imperial (e.g. length, weight) |
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2. Apply mathematical formulas, including: |
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a. Algebra |
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b. Geometry |
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c. Trigonometry |
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3. Apply general principles of forces, including: |
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a. Force / weight |
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b. Vectors |
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c. Two components of force |
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d. Point load |
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e. Uniformly distributed load |
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f. Indeterminate |
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g. Static load |
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h. Dynamic load |
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i. Shock load |
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j. Environmental (e.g. wind, rain, snow, seismic) |
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k. Tilting a 2-point object |
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4. Apply general principles of rigging, including: |
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a. Breaking strength |
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b. Determine object weight |
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5. Calculate sling length and forces, including: |
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a. Single point connection |
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b. 2-way bridle |
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c. 3-way bridle |
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d. High/low bridle |
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e. Breast-lines |
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B. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF RIGGING |
15 |
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1. Apply general principles of rigging, including: |
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a. Design factors |
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b. Working load limit |
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c. Efficiency (e.g. terminations, materials) |
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d. Service factor |
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e. D/d ratio |
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f. Fleet angle |
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g. Center of gravity |
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h. Load distribution (e.g. beam formulas, simple span) |
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i. Fall protection and rescue design procedures |
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j. Risk managment (e.g. OSHA) |
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C. DRAWING AND SCHEDULES |
10 |
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1. Identify and resolve hazardous situations |
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2. Conform rigging plot to building load limitations or obstructions |
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3. Interpret facility plans (e.g. electrical, HVAC, structural steel) |
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4. Interpret show plans |
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5. Interpret hanging plot |
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6. Generate hanging plot |
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7. Perform layout - determine if adequate electrical power is available |
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8. Verify assembly / integrity of objects to be lifted using stamped engineering drawings |
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9. Verify assembly / integrity of objects to be lifted using allowable load charts |
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| 2. INSTALLATION |
45 |
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A. LAYOUT AND ELECTRICAL |
10 |
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1. Perform layout, including: |
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a. Assign tasks to riggers |
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b. Mark floor/grid |
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c. Determine safety guidelines (e.g. fall protection, rescue) |
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d. Establish communication procedures |
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2. General powered system requirements (e.g. dead haul, power assisted), including: |
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a. Verify voltage |
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b. Verify phasing |
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c. Verify electrical connections |
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d. Recognize electrical system capacity |
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B. RIGGING ATTACHMENTS |
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1. Install rigging attachments (e.g. blocks, sheaves, anchors, points), including: |
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a. Assemble rigging attachment hardware (e.g. hitches, pipes, clamps, anchors) |
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b. Inspect assembled hardware (e.g. wire rope, slings, terminations) |
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c. Attach hardware to overhead structure (e.g. clamps, hitches, eyebolts, blocks) |
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d. Attach objects (e.g. lights, sound, scenery) |
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e. Install fall protection if required |
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2. Attach assembled hardware to drop/hand line with: |
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a. Knots (e.g. bowline, clove hitch, figure 8, sheet bend) |
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b. Cable puller (e.g. Klein tool) |
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c. Industrial carabiners |
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3. Attach lifting device to objects to be lifted, including: |
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a. Fabricate taildowns |
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b. Install attachment hardware |
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c. Identify appropriate anchoring locations |
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C. OPERATIONS |
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1. Perform lifting/lowering operations, including: |
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a. Float objects |
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b. Inspect entire system |
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c. Perform pre-movement inspection of entire assembly |
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d. Assign movement tasks (e.g. spotters, operators, communications) |
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e. Establish lifting/lowering zone |
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f. Perform bump check |
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g. Level objects |
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h. Raise/lower objects, periodically rechecking level |
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i. Verify trim and load sharing |
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j. Bring load to controlled stop |
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2. Confirm operation of control system and hoist, including: |
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a. Emergency stop mode |
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3. Operate system, including: |
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a. Raise and lower loads |
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b. Mark trim heights |
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c. Set limits |
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| 3. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT |
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A. PERSONNEL ACCESS EQUIPMENT |
15 |
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1. Select what is needed for safe access, including: |
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a. Personnel lifts |
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b. Ladders |
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c. Rope access |
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d. Free climbing |
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e. Fall protection |
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f. Personal protective gear |
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B. RIGGING MATERIALS |
30 |
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1. Select rigging materials, including: |
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a. Support structures (e.g. truss, beams, pipe, platform) |
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b. Lifting devices (e.g. hoists, block and fall, lever hoist) |
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c. Hardware (e.g. shackles, slings, wire rope) |
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d. Manufacturers recommendations |
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e. ID components of specific systems |
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f. Understand design properties of systems |
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2. Curtain/Track, including: |
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a. Rig the curtain track for operation |
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b. Recognize dynamic load situations |
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c. Operate system |
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d. Inspect system |
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e. Identify components of curtain/track system |
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TOTAL QUESTIONS |
150 |
