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4A Wire Rope inspect

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How often is a shift inspection of running and standing wire ropes?   Started before and completed during each shift.  
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Give examples of what to look for in a shift inspection?   Crushing, bird caging, kinks, broken wires , core slippage, corrosion, lack of lubrication, evidence of shock loading, stretch, reduction in diameter, end connections  
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When is booming down required for an inspection?   only for an Annual inspection  
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When is the inspection of the entire rope required?   once every 12 months  
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When do you need a signed inspection document?   For the Monthly inspection and Annual inspection  
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How many broken wires on a Pendent/ standing ropes mean you have to remove the rope?   More than one broken wire at an end connection, more than two broken wires located beyond end connection  
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How many broken wires on a Rotation Resistant Ropes mean you have to remove the rope?   Two random broken wires in six rope diameters, four broken wires in thirty rope diameter.  
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How many broken wires in a Running rope mean you have to remove the rope?   Six random broken wires in one rope lay, three broken wires in one strand in one lay.  
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What are some examples of Wire rope damage mean you have to remove the rope?   Loop Formation, Loose wires ( Corrosion), Nodes: core exposed, Cork screwing, Kinks, Crushing, Bird caging  
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How many rope raps have to be on the drum when a load is at its lowest point?   Osha requires a minimum of two rope wraps to remain on the drum when load is at its lowest point.  
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What is the correct method of measuring the diameter of wire rope?   At the Crown  
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When does a change in rope diameter mean you have to remove the rope from service?   When the diameter of rope is reduced by 5% or more.  
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What is a rope lay?   The distance it takes for a strand to make one complete revolution around the rope.  
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List Wire rope components?   Wire, Strand, Core, Core wire  
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How are wire ropes classified?   By a two number system for example 6X19.  
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What does the first number mean in wire rope classification?   The first number mean the number of strands.  
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What does the first number mean in wire rope classification?   The second number indicates the number of wires in each strand.  
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What kind of wire rope is the most flexible?   The greater number of wires and smaller in diameter they are the more flexible they are.  
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What is the problem with small diameter wires in the outer strands?   More flexible but less resistant to abrasion.  
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What is Rotation -Resistant Rope?   The core strands are twisted in one direction and the outer strands are twisted in opposite direction.  
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What is a sheave?   A pulley with a grooved wheel that helps the wire rope move freely.  
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What happens when a sheave gets worn?   It damages the wire rope  
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What is a proper end connection?   End of wire rope is attached to end connector or end is looped back on its self and attached to end connector. Do not tie off to main wire.  
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What are Wedge Sockets?   It secures they end of a wire rope  
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What is the correct method to set up a wedge socket?   Live end must be parallel to the straight side of the wedge socket.  
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Were can wire rope clips NOT be used?   Do not use wire rope clips for boom hoist application.  
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Which end of the wire rope does the saddle of rope clip touch?   The Saddle touches the live end of wire rope.  
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Which end of the wire rope does the u bolt of rope clip touch?   It touches the dead end or bitter end.  
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How can wire rope be damaged on a spool?   A bad wrap can cause rope damage.  
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Does the spool and drum spin in same direction or in opposite direction when transferring rope from spool to drum?   They have to spin in the same direction.  
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The drum flange must be how high above the rope?   At least half an inch or half the diameter above the rope.  
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What type of replacement parts and attachments can you use?   All parts must follow manufacturer guidelines  
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What is OSHA's general duty clause?   Require employers to keep job site free of unsafe conditions for their employees.  
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If equipment standards are referred in a law are they part of that law?   Yes it is part of that law and it is mandatory to follow it. Look for word SHALL in the law.  
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Were does the operators manuals need be located?   In the cab of the Machine.  
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