LIFTING QUSTION &ANSWERS
Question 1. What is width of crane tyre?
Answer. Average 25mm
2. what is the wind speed limit during Rigging ?
Ans -Lifting will be stopped , if the wind speed is * 32 kmph = 20 mile ph = 8.998 M/s
3. what is tendum lifting ?
Ans - A lift in with two crane are used for lifting is called tendum lifting.
4. what is the name of device which indicate the crane boom angle ?
Ans. BAI_Boom angle indicator
5. How many types of crane ?
Ans -
* Mobile crane * crawler crane
* Tower crane * over head crane
* Gauntry crane * Mono rail crane
6. what is SWL ?
Ans - safe working load is the maximum load that can apply to the lifting tools , safely.
7.what is work radius ?
As - Is the maximum distance where a certain activities for lifting or rigging jobs in progress.
8.Question. What is lifting gear equipment?
Ans. Lifting equipment, also known as lifting gear, is a general term for any equipment that can be used
to lift loads.
9. What is PWASS?
ANS. PWASS means proximately warning Alarm system. It is installed in heavy equipment like
excavator, bull dozer.
This system automatically give alarm when anybody come in touch within 5 metre
10. What is lifting gear equipment?
Ans. Lifting equipment, also known as lifting gear, is a general term for any equipment that can be used
to lift loads.
11. Question : What is the load chart?
Answer.
Definition of load chart. : a schematic and graphic device to indicate the amount of authorized work yet
to be performed by a machine, a group, or any other producing unit in a factory.
12.Question.what is SWL?
ANSWERThe SWL the another name is (NWL)NORMAL WORKING LOAD,is determined by dividing the
minimum breaking strength (MBS) of a component by a safety factor assigned to that type and use of
equipment.
14.what is parts of crane ?
Ans-
* Boom. * sling * shackle
* Tiying jib * Antioblock
* outer rigger * Auxiliary hoist
* pulley. * websling
* LMI (load movement indicator ).
15.what is different types of slings used for lifting ?
Ans --
* synthetic / Nylon webbing
* wire rope slings
* chain slings
16.Question : What is a plug brake?
Answer
Plug braking, also refered to as dynamic braking, is a safe way to slow down a vehicle with a series
motor when the motor direction is reversed. Without plug braking, if the operator reverses direction
while the vehicle is in motion the armature will lock up.
17. Question.what is the maximum wind speed for working at height?
AnswerThere is a 'rule of thumb' that in the tower climbing industry it is recommended that climbers do
not work at wind speeds greater than 20 knots (23 mph) at the working height.
18. Question.what is the maximum wind speed for working on roof for skating or tilings?
Answer. 23 mph but if you are fixing or handling sheet longer than 5 metres more than 2 metre
above the floor then 17 mph is allowed
19. Question What is the safe aisle width for forklift or heavy equipment required?
Answer The recommended width of aisles is at least 3 feet wider than the largest equipment to be
utilized, or a minimum of 4 feet.
20.Question. What is lifting gear equipment?
Answer
Lifting equipment, also known as lifting gear, is a general term for any equipment that can be used to lift
loads.
21. Question: What are the hazards in crane lifting ?
Answer.Hazard;
Crane topple, suspended load and drop, hit on to personnel and stucture.
Equipment failure
Falling of load
Load hitting any plant facility
Crane hitting plant facilities
Question : What is the load chart?
Answer.
Definition of load chart. : a schematic and graphic device to indicate the amount of authorized work yet
to be performed by a machine, a group, or any other producing unit in a factory.
23. Questions. what is Ringing & slinging ?
Ans - It is a part of mechanical handling activity which involves lifting and shifting of heavy material
through the safe use of equipment, machinery of devices. Such as crane , wire rope , hooks , shackles
and chain pulleys etc.
24. What are the requirements of a man basket ?
Ans - It should be designed and fabricated according to standards have a party certificate two guide rope
damage free lifting gears the load bearing capacity should be written on man basket shackles with cotter
pin only to be used.
25. Question. What machines are used to lift heavy objects?
Answer.
A machine for lifting heavy objects on an assembly line is shown. It consists of a straight member ABC, a
quarter-circular member CDE, and a hydraulic cylinder BD In the position shown, the hydraulic cylinder
is vertical.
26.Question: What is LMI OR RCL in crane?
ANSWERThe LMI(load movement indicator) another name is RATE CAPACITY LIMITOR(RCL) is an
operational aid that warns a crane operator of approaching overload conditions and over hoist
conditions that could cause damage to equipment and personnel.
27.Question.What is a working load limit?
Answer.
The working load limit, also marked at WLL, is the maximum allowable load assigned to each synthetic
web tie down by the manufacturer which is not to exceed one-third of the complete assembly breaking
strength. This means a strap with a break strength of 16,200 lbs. would have a WLL of 5,400 lbs.
28. Question. What is difference between WLL and SWL?
ANSWER.WLL work load limit is determined by the manufacturers but SWL is determined by a third
party inspection authority.SWL is always lower than the WLL,also known as the Minimum Breaking Load
(MBL).SWL or WLL are calculated by dividing the MBL by a safety factor.
29.Question: What are the two types of plans we use for our lifts and what criteria goes with each (pick
all that apply)?
1. General Lift Plan, 0 to 75%
2. General Lift Plan, 75 to 85%, Section 1 and 2 Completed
3. Critical Lift Plan, 85% or Greater
4. Critical Lift Plan, Multiple Crane Pick
5. Critical Lift Plan, Picking Within the Radius of Power lines.
30. Question What are the main causes of crane accidents?
Answer.
The major causes for crane accidents include: outrigger use, dropped loads, rigging failure, overturned
cranes, boom collapsing or buckling, falls and the improper dismantling or assembly of the crane. Sadly,
just about 11 percent of all the accidents relating to cranes are caused by some kind of mechanical
failure.
31. Question. when boom tuck lifting is considered critical lifting?
AnswerQuestion.when boom truck lifting will be considered as a critical lifting?
Answer. A lift by boom truck that exceeds 90% of its rated capacity while it is lifting the load at a load
radius of more than 50% of its maximum permitted radius.
32.Question : what are lifting accessories?
Answer Lifting accessories are pieces of equipment that are used to attach the load to lifting equipment,
providing a link between the two. Any lifting accessories used between lifting equipment and the load
may need to be taken into account in determining the overall weight of the load.
33. Question. How will you calculate load on crane?
Answer EXAMPLE: You need to lift a load of 15 tons (30,000 pounds) a distance of 25 feet. The distance
is measured from the center pin of the crane to the center of the load. Once you determine the
distance, look on that line for the largest capacity; that will indicate how many feet of boom must be
extended.
34.Question At what Height medical certificate is required.?
Answer2.3 metre
If any electrician or worker working on electrical panel at height and therefore must have a medical
certificate of fitness and wear a safety harness(of which the lanyard is 2.5m length and cannot be
attached at any point higher than 2.5m above ground level.
35.Question : What are different types of cranes?
Answer. - So what are the different types of cranes used in construction?
Mobile Cranes. ...Telescopic Crane. ...Tower Crane. ...Truck Mounted Crane (also known as boom truck
or picker truck) ...Rough Terrain Crane. ...Loader Crane (also know as a folding boom crane) ...Overhead
Crane.
36.Question: What are the cranes made out of?
Answer
Hollow tubes, such as those used to form the latticed booms of large cranes, may be made by bending
sheets of steel and welding the long sides together. They may also be made by piercing steel rods with a
rotating steel cone. 3 The cables used to lift weights are made from steel wires.
37.Question.What is TAC3000 in Tower crane?
AnswerC-3000 is a safety and efficient monitoring system which helps to prevent serious and even fatal
accidents which can be caused by human error. With this efficient helping tool, it increases site
productivity and a safer operating environment. However, TAC-3000 is not a fail safe safety system as
the tower crane operation is still in the operator's control.
38. Question.What is a critical lift plan?
Answer.
Critical lifts include: lifts made where the load weight is greater than 75% of the rated capacity of the
crane; lifts which require load to be lifted, lifting which is swung or placed out of the operator's view ,
its also considered critical lifting. lifts made with more than one crane is also said critical lifting.
39.Question: What is LMI OR RCL in crane?
ANSWERThe LMI(load movement indicator) another name is RATE CAPACITY LIMITOR(RCL) is an
operational aid that warns a crane operator of approaching overload conditions and over hoist
conditions that could cause damage to equipment and personnel.
40.How sling are inspected ?
Ans - All sling must be inspected before every use and periodically it should be inspected throughly and
shall be,rejected. If found were one third of the original outside the diameter of outside individual wires
serve corrosion distortion linking crushing bird logins broken wire.
41.what are the requirements of a crane lifting / operation ?
Ans -
* crane position on firm & level ground with wood pads and steel plates
* outriggers are fully extended , tires are off the ground
* certified operator and rigger are available safe load indicator is working the check list filled by
competent persons.
42.what is the potential hazards while performing lifting operation ?
Ans - Hazards:
* Accident hit or crush by hanging load
* Falling object
* collapse of lifting equipment due to overhead
* overturning of the crane
* Failure of lifting gears such as Eire ropes , hooks , shackles, eyebolts, chain etc.
43. what is lifting plan ?
Ans - It is document prepare for planning a critical lift by calculating and considering all factors which is
going
44.Question : what are lifting accessories?
Answer - Lifting accessories are pieces of equipment that are used to attach the load to lifting
equipment, providing a link between the two. Any lifting accessories used between lifting equipment
and the load may need to be taken into account in determining the overall weight of the load.
Examples of lifting accessories include:
fibre or rope slings. chains (single or multiple leg). Hooks, Eyebolts Spreader beams.
Magnetic and vaccum devices
45.Question. How will you calculate load on crane?
AnswerEXAMPLE: You need to lift a load of 15 tons (30,000 pounds) a distance of 25 feet. The distance is
measured from the center pin of the crane to the center of the load. Once you determine the distance,
look on that line for the largest capacity; that will indicate how many feet of boom must be extended.
Question. At what Height medical certificate is required.?
Answer2.3 metre
If any electrician or worker working on electrical panel at height and therefore must have a medical
certificate of fitness and wear a safety harness(of which the lanyard is 2.5m length and cannot be
attached at any point higher than 2.5m above ground level
Note.some clients need medical certificate for working at height then after fitness required 2.3 metre
for working at height otherwise 1.8 metre.
49. Question: What are the cranes made out of?
Answer
Hollow tubes, such as those used to form the latticed booms of large cranes, may be made by bending
sheets of steel and welding the long sides together. They may also be made by piercing steel rods with a
rotating steel cone. 3 The cables used to lift weights are made from steel wires.
50. Question.what are the categories for mobile crane?
AnswerThe categories of licence for mobile cranes
are as follows:
CN – Non-slewing mobile crane (greater
than 3 tonne capacity)
C2 – Slewing mobile crane (up to 20
tonnes)
C6 – Slewing mobile crane (up to 60
tonnes)
C1 – Slewing mobile crane (up to 100
tonnes)
C0 – Slewing mobile crane (open/over100 TONN
51. Question what is lifting plan comprises about?
AnswerLift Plan.
A Lift Plan is prepared or identified for every lift. The Lift Plan comprises as given below.
1.The competent person planning the lift.
2.Calculations.
3.Equipment required.
4.Personnel required and their particular roles.
5.Step-by-step instructions.
6. Communication methods to be used.
7. Contingency and rescue plans
52. Question.What is TAC3000 in Tower crane?
AnswerC-3000 is a safety and efficient monitoring system which helps to prevent serious and even fatal
accidents which can be caused by human error. With this efficient helping tool, it increases site
productivity and a safer operating environment. However, TAC-3000 is not a fail safe safety system as
the tower crane operation is still in the operator's control.
53. Question. Write hazards and control measures for crane lifting?
Answer - Some more Hazards below
Crane topple, suspended load and drop, hit on to personnel and stucture.
Control measure -
Lifting plan, permit to work, equipment maintenance and checklist, competent crane operator, cordon
off the lifting zone and correct rigging method, competent rigger and signal man, tag line to control the
load.
54.Question.Describe about Anti two block work in crane?
Answer.Anti two-blocking is a Safety device in crane which automatically prevents damage from
contact between the load block, overhaul ball, or similar component, and the boom tip or fixed upper
block or similar component.
It was manufactured in 1992.
55.Question.What is the lifting plan / rigging plan?
Answer.
A rigging plan is developed every time a heavy load is being lifted. The basic idea behind a rigging plan is
to have control and establish safety precautions. It is an important planningprocess that will identify all
hazardous situations that might be encountered during lifting.
56.Question : What is the load chart?
Answer.
Definition of load chart. : a schematic and graphic device to indicate the amount of authorized work yet
to be performed by a machine, a group, or any other producing unit in a factory.
57.Question.What is a critical lift plan?
Answer.
Critical lifts include: lifts made where the load weight is greater than 75% of the rated capacity of the
crane; lifts which require load to be lifted, lifting which is swung or placed out of the operator's view ,
its also considered critical lifting. lifts made with more than one crane is also said critical lifting.
59.Question.what is SWL?
ANSWERThe SWL the another name is (NWL)NORMAL WORKING LOAD,is determined by dividing the
minimum breaking strength (MBS) of a component by a safety factor assigned to that type and use of
equipment.
60. Question.what is the name of device which which indicate the crane boom angle.
ANSWER.BAI.
BOOM ANGLE INDICATOR
61. Question. What are the most common crane incidents?
Answer.
• Cranes contacting high voltage power lines
• Cranes tipping over
• Booms bending because of overloading
• Materials falling because of improperly secured loads or rigging
• Structural failure of the crane itself
• Incidents as a result of poor communication between the operator and site
personn
62.Question. What is difference between WLL and SWL?
ANSWER.WLL work load limit is determined by the manufacturers but SWL is determined by a third
party inspection authority.SWL is always lower than the WLL,also known as the Minimum Breaking Load
(MBL).SWL or WLL are calculated by dividing the MBL by a safety factor
63.Question What is the safe aisle width for forklift or heavy equipment required?
Answer The recommended width of aisles is at least 3 feet wider than the largest equipment to be
utilized, or a minimum of 4 feet.
64.Question.what is the maximum wind speed for working at height?
AnswerThere is a 'rule of thumb' that in the tower climbing industry it is recommended that climbers do
not work at wind speeds greater than 20 knots (23 mph) at the working height.
65. Question.what are the mobile crane?
AnswerThe categories of licence for mobile cranes
are as follows:
CN – Non-slewing mobile crane (greater
than 3 tonne capacity)
C2 – Slewing mobile crane (up to 20
tonnes)
C6 – Slewing mobile crane (up to 60
tonnes)
C1 – Slewing mobile crane (up to 100
tonnes)
C0 – Slewing mobile crane (open/over100 TONN
Question.what is the name of device which indicate the crane boom angle ?
Answer.
BAI_Boom angle indicator
66.Question what is lifting plan comprises about?
Answer - Lift Plan.
A Lift Plan is prepared or identified for every lift.
The Lift Plan comprises as given below.
1.The competent person planning the lift.
2.Calculations.
3.Equipment required.
4.Personnel required and their particular roles.
5.Step-by-step instructions.
6Communication methods to be used.
7. Contingency and rescue plans.
65.Question.What is lifting plan?
Ans: It is the document prepared for planning a critical lift by calculating and considering all factors
which is going to effect the lift and there by selecting the correct tools and cranes and ensure the safe
lifting procedure to be followed for the particular lift, giving details such as the size and weight of the
object to be lifted, which crane is used for lifting and what the safety factor is, where the crane is
positioned, from where the load is lifted, where it is fitted, size and SWL of each lifting tool used. And
load chart is attached with it.
66 .Describe the Rigging load capacity of riggers of all levels ?
Ans -
* Rigger I is required for lifts over 40 tons, and must approve all lift plans
* Rigger II can not rig a load over 40 tons
* Rigger III can not rig a load over 10 tons.
