"Ting Equipment Enginets Associaton
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Doha Branch Office, LIFTING: EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION Candi No
EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA - 6 SEPTEMBER 1996
Subject: PART 1 GROUP 1
All questions should be attempted
Time allowed: One hour
Place X in the box alongside the answer of your choice
1
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“The competent person discovering a defect affecting the safety during a thorough examination of lifting tackle is
legally required to:
Send a copy of the report to the factory inspector
Enter details in the factory register
Take no action other than submit his report to the user
“The competent person discovering a defect affecting the safety during a thorough examination ofa hand chain
block is legally required to:
[Send « copy of the report tothe factory inspector
[Eater details in the factory register
Take no ection other than log his report
‘The particulars to be recorded following a test and thorough examination are given in:
The Testing of Lifting Plant Regulations 1992
The Lifting Plant and Equipment (Records of Test end Examination etc) Regulations 1992
Hite Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
‘Which section of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 deals with the duties of employees?
Sao.
Under the Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations the maximum period between examinations for lifting
gears:
12. months:
14 months
6 months
weekly
Inlaw the SWL ofa two-legged sling may be certified with the angle between the legs:
PR] ony at 90°
Only at 120°
Only 20°
At any angle the user requires
Regulations giving requirements for the design and manufacture of liing equipment, introduced in 1992,
Decame mandatory from the Ist January 1995, these are known as:
The Lifting Plant and Equipment Regulations 1992
The Design of Liting Equipment Regulations 1992
The Supply of Mechinery (Safety) Regulations 1992
The Safety of Lifting Machinery Regulations 19928 Which section of the Factories Act 1961 deals with Chains, Ropes and Lifing Tackle?
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{+ 9. Under the eurent Docks Regulations the maximum period between examinations for fing gear is:
3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
10. A%BSW eyebok, SWL 1 ton 8 ewt, is to be re-marked in SI units, The correct marking is:
Lat
1.408
1400kg
1040Kg
11. metres approximately:
39"
39"
ps3 8
pon
12.108 is approximately .
Jam
25m.
3m
~ {35m
13, The American ton equals:
1 tonne
1500 kg
100016
2000 1b
14, ‘The Newton is the St unit for:
|Mass-
2 [Xf Foree
Weight
[Jeng
15. Hooke's law relates to:
Plasticity
_- [Rl Elasticity
Fatigue
Dvetiity
exahgp1E196+16. Suessis:
x [i] Lood divided by area of cross sestion
[_| Load multiplied by area of cross section
Area of cross section divided by load
J None of these:
17, A bolt in tension supports a load of 6 tons and has a cross section of% sq inch Whats the stress in the bolt?
4 5 tons/sq inch
6 tons/sq inch
7 [W)8 tons/sq inch
10 tonsisq inch
18. A sheave pin in double shear is subjected to a force of SKN. Ifthe pin has a cross section aréa of 10Oram*, what is.
the shear stress in the pin?
[250NMram?
25Némm?
SOON/mmn?
SONA?
19. The basic formula for mechanical advantage is:
Load x effort
Load + effort
[Effort + load
Distance moved by effort + distance moved by load
20. ‘The basic foriula for velocity ratio is:
Load x effort
Load + effort
Distance moved by effort + distance moved by load
Distance moved by effort x distance moved by load
21. Efficiency defined as a percentage i:
[3<] Mechanical advantage + velocity ratio x 100
Velocity ratio + mechanical advantage x 100
Velocity ratio x mechanicel edvantage x 100
Velocity ratio x mechanicel advantage + 100
22. Inthe lever system shown, ignoring friction, what effort E is required to balance the load?
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sokg
100k {
200kg E
23. Inthe pulley system shown, ignoring friction, what effort E is required to balance the load?
A 25g,
S0kg
AR I5k8 Eg
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canta ples24 Inthe gearing system shown, what isthe velocity ratio between gears A end B?
i
5 Te
10 yes
20
+ 25, A ductile material is:
= [_Jatle to resist shock losd
[Unable to resist shock load
Hard
[Sq Elestic:
26 Mild steel hes a tensile strength of approximately
245 Ninm* (16 Tonsfis?)
340 Noms? (2 Tons/in’)
465 Nima (30 Toasfin’)
560 Nin (36 Tonsfs’)
27 Ling gear standards often refer to "killed stee!’ This means the steel has been:
7[_] over heated during rolling
Treated to remove Oxygen during smelting
Weakened by working
28. Castiron is: *
Strong when in compression
Strong when in tension
Ductile
Good in elongation
29, The effectiveness of heat treatment given to a component can be verified by:
A proof load test
An ultrasonic test
JA bend test
ABBrinell test
4
30. Most of the modern stee!
to:
ing gear is hardened and tempered during manufacture, The purpose of tempering is
Improve the toughness
Increase the hardness
improve its wear resistance
[Reduce its elongation
31. Some standards permit higher tensile stel gear to be heat treated by an alternative process to hardening and
tempering. The alternative heat treatment is known as:
Annealing
Bumishing
Normatising
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33.
34
35,
36.
32.
38
39,
‘A hardened end tempered chain sling grede 1(8) exposed toa temperature of 500°C:
Retains its full strength
~ []Recovers its fell strength after cooling
Will melt
Will be softened
“Higher Tensile grade M chain sling inks repaired by welding should be given the following heat treatment:
None
J Anneal
INormatise
Harden end temper
‘The LEEA Technical Requirements state that testing machines shall have a minimum accuracy of:
No permissible error
40 5% of force applied
41.0% of force ap
#2.0% of force applic
“The proof load applied to an endless chain sling should be:
83x WLLof sling
[513 x WLL of chain
2x WL of sing
1.5% WLL of chain
vith an included angle atthe top
Half the designed maximam angle
The designed maximum angle
[any angle
‘When testing a 4 leg uniform load rated sling the proof load oa the mester link should be:
[_]2x WLL ofa single leg
31x WLL ofa single leg
}4.2.x WLL of a single leg
56x WLLof asingle leg
“Assuining the test bed is long enough, the minimum number of pulls to test 2 4 leg uaiform load rated sting is
Ee
‘The test load for a new 5 tonnes SWL lifting beam for use in a dock is:
'SWL plus 50%
‘SWL plus 100%
SWL plus 25%
'SWL plus 3 tones
exantg plg9640 The proof load of a single sheave pulley block is:
7 [axsw
(j2xswi
125% x SWL
/SWL plus 50%
41. The proof load applied tothe becket ofa single sheave pulley block is:
4% of the proof load applied to the block
10% of the proof load applied to the block
25% of the proof load applied to the block
None required
42. Aureble sheave block, SWL 18 ton, should be proof load tested to:
Four times the SWL
Twice the SWL
120 tons in excess of the SWL
JOne and a half times the SWL
43. Which of the following is test used to measure the hardness of stec!?
(Charpy test
Izod test
Uttra-sonic test
AXA Brinelt test
44, Which of the following is « non-destructive test?
Izod test
Hardness test
| Charpy test
[Bend test
45. Rediography is a method of non-destructive testing using:
[photographic film
| High frequency sound waves
Magnetic flux
Liquid dye
46 Magnetic particle crack detection is used to identify:
Internal cracks and larainations
Impurities
Surface cracks and laminations
All three
47, The difference between a grade 40 chain and a grade M chain ofthe same size is
There is no difference
‘The breaking load
‘The shape ofthe lok
The factor of safety
cexamig p1g19648. The proof load of'a calibrated chain used in blocks is:
Vx WiLL
1%x WLL
Ajax wie
Sx WLL
49. The equivalent leter grade mark for a grade 80 chain is:
soz
“A
50. Size for size alloy steel chain grade 1(8) has a breaking lon:
The samme es grade M(4)
50% greater than grade M(4)
[Twice that of grade M(4)
2:5 times that of grade M(4)
51. Higher Tensile steel chain made to BS 1663 when repaired mey be welded by:
[7] Oxy acetylene welding
leer are welding
Should not be repaired by welding
Atomic hydrogen welding
52. ‘The maximum allowable wear in the Jink of steel chain sling starting o further period of service is:
5% of diameter
No wear permitted at ell
12%% of diameter
8% of diameter
53. The proofload applied to a vigonometrically sted multiple leg chain sling is:
[| Four times the SW at 90°
1% times SWL et 0° -90°
Twice the SWL at 0”
Three times the SWE. at 0°
54, ‘The recommended WLL of an endless chain sling is:
2 times that of «single leg
Same as single leg
1 times that ofa single leg
% times that of a single leg
55. A.12.Smm diameter chain to BS 4942 part 2 grede M has a WLL.of 2 5 tonnes What is the minimum breaking
oad relative to this?
2x WLL
3x WEL
4x WEL
Sx WEL
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For use in choke hitch the SWL of a chain sling should be reduced to:
[Mos xswi marked
0.75 x SWL marked
0.5 x SWL marked
No reduction required
Ifthe minimum breaking load of « piece of grade T alloy chain is 12.8 tonnes the WLL will be:
2.0 tonnes
2.5 tonnes
3.2 tonnes
4.6 tonnes
Ifthe twist of the wires is in the same direction as the twist of the strand, the wire rope construction is:
Pre-formed
Ordinary lay
Equal lay
[Langs tay
For use in choke hitch the SWL ofa single leg wire rope sling should be reduced to:
[08x SWL marked
}0.75x SWL marked
No reduction required
0.5X SWL marked
“The maximum number of visible broken wires permitted in a wire rope is given in:
The Docks Regulations 1988,
The Construction Lifting Operations Regulations) 1961 P+ Se¢
The Lifting Plant and Equipment (Records of Test and Examination etc) Regulations 1992
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992
In any length equal to 10 times the diameter of a 6x19 wire rope the maximum number of broken wires will be:
9
12
5
1
‘The proof load test on a steel wire rope sling using a ferrule secured eye is:
SWL+100%
4x SWL
SWL+25%
{CNone required
Fermule secured eyes are made by looping the wire rope and then:
Tucking the tail strands beck into the standing part of the rope
Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope end tal and then compressing it
Passing a bulldog grip over ihe standing part ofthe rope end til end then tightening the bolts
Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then heating it
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“The factor of safety of the rope in a steel wire rope sling is:
‘The proof load of « wire rope sling having eyes secured by # cross tuck splices:
[imxswi
2x SWL re
$xSWL
EZINo legal requirement for testing
Wire ropes should be re-lubricated when in use:
With special acid free lubricants
Never
With any type of oil or grease
With parefin oit
Which of the following methods of splicing should NOT be used on # wire rope which i liable to rotate?
Tatusit
Liverpool splice
Five tuck splice
Masi-splice
‘What proof load would you apply to an endless sisal rope sling?
SW + 50%
SWL +100%
SWL 425%
beni
If single log sisal rope sling has a metal fing the proof test applied tothe fting should be:
2xSWL
10xSWL
SWL +25%
Nit
A guade 1 macilia rope to BS 2052 is identified by:
1 green yarn inside 1 strand
1 Black yarn inside each of 2 strands
1 red yarn inside each ofthe strands
1 yellow yarn inside 1 strand
‘A polypropylene rope to BS 4928 is identified by:
1 brown yam in I strand or rope wholly coloured brown
Rope is coloured orange
Ropes coloured blue
1 green yarn in 1 strand or rope wholly coloured green
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15
16.
n
8
9
“The mode factor for using « general purpose BS 3481 webbing sling in basket itch with $0° between ends is
08
1
14
2
‘The effect of exposing fibre ropes to strong sunlight i:
No effect
Bleaches the colour out
Softens the rope
Degradation ofthe rope
‘The effect of exposing a polyester webbing sling to a temperature of 200°C is:
No effect
Make the sting stronger
Make the sling weaker
‘The proof load of a flat belt sling having soft eyes secured by stitching is:
Wx SWL
2.x SWE
[_|]sx swe 7
[No legal requirement for testing
Man-inede fibres have selestive resistance to chemical attack. A textile sling made from polyester is suitebe for
use in contact with:
Mita acid solutions
Mild alkali solutions
Both mitd acid and mild alkali solutions
Most tars, paints and solvents
Ina Roundsling the load should be carried by:
The outer cover
‘The core
Shared betwoen the cover andthe core
‘The line of force may be applied in a BS 4278 dynamo eyebolt:
At any angle
In exial alignment only
‘At45° maximum tothe axis
At 15° maximum to the axis
‘When using a 2 leg sling with hooks connected directly to eyebolts which type of eyebolt would you use?
BS collared eyebolt
[Dynamo eyebolt
| BS eyebolt with ink
‘When used as one ofe pair the lin of force may be applied in # BS 4278 collared eyebolt
Atany angle
In exial elignment only
JAt 45° maximum to the exis
JAt 60° maximum to the axis
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83.
84
85,
86
87
88,
The proof load applied to an eyebolt should be:
100% in excess of the WLL
50% in excess of the WLL
‘Three times the WLL
[ClFour times the WLL
‘When proof testing a BS 4278 eyebolt, the allowable permanent set is:
Kot 1%
Yor %
1%
[None allowed
‘Aa eyebol to BS 4278 fited witha link ean be used atte loa sated up to specified angle from the axis of the
shank, The specified angle is:
10° maximum
15° maximum
20° maximum
25° maximum
‘Which thread form is NOT permitted on eyebolts to BS 4278 table 1?
cal BSF
[June
wit
Metric
‘What isthe snuellest diameter thread recommended by BS 4278 for lifting purposes?
[Camm
10mm
[5412 mm
Mmm
‘The proof load applied toa sling hook should be:
50% more than WLL
100% more than WLL
Four times the WLL
WLI. plus 2 tons
Ine correctly loaded hook, the maximum tensile stress oocurs atthe point shown in the illustration as:
YG.
‘The proof load applied to 2 60 ton BS 3017 ramshorn hook should be:
120 tons at”
110 tons at 90°
}90 tons at O°
120 tons at 90°
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92
93
95
When # horizontal proof load is required on the same hook the load is
120 ons
90 tons
60 tons
[]sstons
‘The maximum permissible amount of permanent set in the jaw of a hook after proof testing is:
Pqvorim
Yof 1%
1%
None allowed
When proof testing a BS 3032 shackle, the allowable permanent set is:
Kol 1%
% of 1%
1%
PalNone allowed
‘The nut on a BS 3032'type *E" pin should close:
[On the sheckle :
[On the last thread of the pin
Bither on the shackle or the last thread of the pin
Both on the shackle and the ast thread ofthe pin
“A ccountersunk screwed pin fitted to a BS 3032 shackle is known es:
Type A
‘Type C
[_|typez
C)typeF
A shackle pia, when properly fitted is
Single shear
Double shear
Triple shear
No shear at atl
“To connect two single leg slings to make a to leg assembly the most suitable shackle type is:
|A bow shackle
JA dee shackle
A grab shackle
“The permanent set alowed on the mean diameter of ering after proof testing is:
1%
2%
3%
14%
2 .
exanigplg10597. Which quatity mirk is stamped in a circle on H T. chain fittings in the normalised condition?
f+
04
os
6
98. Chain to BS 4942 has quality markings at every
10th link or at intervals of 2m apart whichever is the lesser
20th link or at intervals of Im epart whichever isthe lesser
Every 2 metres
‘On end links only
99. Amnulti-leg sling marked SWL 21 0-90" is rated by:
} ne uniform load method
The trigonometrcal method
100A shackle pin to BS 3551 alloy steel is identified:
By the colour ofthe pin
By two flats ofthe pin head
By the thread form
Is not identified
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BLIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION Candidate No
EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA — 10 SEPTEMBER 1999
Subject: PART 1 GROUP 1
All questions should be attempted
‘Time allowed: One hour
Place X in the box alongside the answer of your choice
cexamlg plg199 sept
Which section of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 deals with the duties of employers?
2
‘The particulars to be recorded following a thorough examination of lifting equipment are given in:
‘The Examination of Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
The Lifing Plant and Equipment (Records of Test and Examination etc) Regulations 1998
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
“The maximum fixed period between thorough examinations for in-service lifting accessories is:
14 months
12 months
[| 6 months
weekly
“The maximum fixed period between thorough examinations for in-service liting equipment other than
accessories is
[3 months
6 months:
9 months:
[X} 12 months
‘As an alternative to having in-service lifting equipment thoroughly examined at fixed periods, the user may:
Only have it examined by a competent person when he needs to use it
Have it thoroughly examined in accordance with a written scheme of examination
[i] Does not have to have it examined if he holés the EC Dectaraton of Conformity
‘The competent person discovering a serious defect affecting the safety during a thorough examination of
hand chain block is legally required to:
Send a copy of the report to the HSE
Enter details in the factory register
Take no action other than log his report
To indicate compliance with the Supply of Machinery (Sefety) Regulations 1992 a manufacturer is required to
mark new lifting equipment with:
The date of test
HThe CE mark
‘The name of the tester/examiner
[} the date the next examination is due12
B
15,
Jn addition to marking a new item (as in 7) to show compliance with the Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations, a manufacturer must also issue:
An F97 test certificate
| An EC Declaration of Conformity
|A Declaration of Conformity with PUWER
In law the SWL of a two-legged sling may be certified with the angle of the legs:
JOnty at 0° to the vertical
Only at 45° to the vertical
[Only at 90° included angle
‘Avany included angle the user requires
AY BSW eyebolt, SWL I ton & ew, is to be re-marked in St units. The correct marking is:
fia
1401
400g
1040kg *
10R is approximately:
2m
25m
K}3m
3.5m ‘
2000 kg is approximately:
[Aiton
2,700 Ios
2 ton
5,500 Ibs
‘The American ton equals:
V tonne
1500 kg,
1000 ib
2000 Ib
‘The Newton is the Sl unit for:
["]Mass
Force
Weight
Length
Hooke's law relates to:
Plasticity
x
k
exanig plato sept16. Stress is:
Load divided by area of cross section
Load multiplied by area of cross section
‘Area of eross section divided by load
None of these
17 Aboltin tension supports @ load of 6 tons and has a cross section of % sq inch, What isthe stress in the bolt?
4.5 tonsisq inch
6 tons/sq inch
8 tons/sq inch
10 tons/sq inch
18. Assheave pin in double shear is subjected to a force of SKN. IF the pin has a cross section area of 100mmm*,
‘what is the shear stess in the pin?
250mm?
|2sNlount
S00N/me*
SON?
19. The basic formuta for mechanical advantage is:
Load x effort
Load + effort
Effort + load
Distance moved by effort + distance moved by Toad
20. The basic formula for velocity rai
Load x effort
Load + effort
Distance moved by effort + distance moved by load
Distance moved by effort x distance moved by load
21 Efficiency defined as a percentage is:
[iC] Mechanical advantage + velocity ratio x 100
Velocity ratio + mechanical advantage x 100
Velocity ratio x mechanical advantage x 100
Velocity ratio x mechanical advantage + 100
22. Inthe lever system shown, ignoring friction, what effort is required to balance the load?
|SOkg.
ts (x
200k,
23 Inthe pulley system shown, ignoring friction, what effort E is required to balance the load?
H
2ske
50kg
75kg
100g
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26
an.
28.
29.
30
31
cexamlg-p S119 sept
In the gearing system shown, what is the velocity ratio between gears A and B?
“2 Ray
Ae ets
am aN | DE pt on
A ductile material
Able to resist shock load
Unable to resist shock load
Hard
Elastic
Mild stec! has a tensile strength of approximately:
245 Nimm? (16 Tonsfn")
340 Nimm? (22 Tons/in?)
465 Nimmn* (30 Torifint)
560 Nimm? (36 Tons/in?)
Lifting gear standards often refer to ‘Killed ste!” This means the steel has beet
~] over heated during roting
Rl Treated to remove Oxygen during smelting
[_]weakened by working
Cast iron is:
Qi] Strong when in compression
Strong when in tension
Dui
{Good in elongation
‘The effectiveness of heet treatment given to a component can be verified by:
A proof load test
JAn ultrasonic test
JA bend test
JA Brinell test
Most ofthe modem steel lifting gear is hardened and tempered during manufacture. The purpose of tempering
isto:
Al improve the toughness
Increase the hardness
Improve its wear resistance
Reduce its elongation
Some standards permit higher tesit tee} gear to be heat treated by an alternative process to hardening and
tempering ‘The altemative heat treatment fs knovm as:
[Annealing
Bumishing
Normalising
Quenching ;32.
34
35,
36
3
38
39,
‘Abhardened and tempered chain sling grade T or 8 exposed to a temperatire of 500°C:
Retains its ful strength
Recovers its full strength afer cooling
Will melt
[K] wittbe softened
Higher Tensile grade M chain sling links repaired by welding should be given the following heat treatment:
None
‘Anneal
Normalise
Harden and temper
‘The LEEA Technical Requirements state that testing machines shall have a minimum accuracy grade of:
(Fn permissible error
Class 05.
Class 1.0
[X|Ciass2.0
‘The proof load applied to an endless chain sting should be:
8/3 x WLL of sling
5/3 x WLL of chain
12 x WLL of sling
1.5 x WLL of chain
When proof testing an endless chain sling, the diameter ofthe securing pulley should be:
6 times the chain material diameter
)G| 12 times the chain material diameter
14 times the chain material
20 times the chain mate
diameter
“When testing a4 leg uniform load rated sling the proof load on the master link should be:
2.x WLL ofa single leg
3.1 x WLL of a single leg
4.2.x WLL of a single leg
5.6 x WLL of a single leg
BS EN 818-4 is the standard for grade 8 chain stings. The proof force required to be applied to mechanically
assembled slings by this standard is:
WLL+200%
WLL + 100%
WLL+ 50%
‘The assembled sling does not required proof force testing, but if ested the proof load is WLL + 150%
‘The test load for a new § tonnes SW lifting beam for use in a dock (ILO equation) is:
SWL plus 50%
ISWL plus 100%
~|swu plus 25%
|SWL plus 3 tonnes
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41
44
45.
46
47.
“The proof load of a single sheave pulley block is:
JaxsWL
2xSWL
[T)ias% x swe
SWL plus 50%
The proof load applied to the becket ofa single sheave pulley block is:
5rd of the proof load applied to the block
10% of the proof load applied to the block
125% of the proof load applied to the block
None required
A treble sheave block, SWL 18 ton, should be proof load tested to:
~] Four times the SWL.
twice the SWL
20 tons in excess of the SWL
Jone and a half times the SWL
of the following isa test used to measure the hardness of steel?
whi
Charpy test
Izod test
Ultra-sonic test
Brinell test
‘Which of the following is a non-destructive test?
[head test
Hardness test
Charpy test.
Bend test
Radiography is a method of non-destructive testing using:
Photographic film
High frequency sound waves
Magnetic flux
Liquid dye
Magnetic particle crack detection is used to identify:
Internal cracks and laminations
Impurities
‘Surface cracks and laminations
AN three
‘The difference between a grade 40 chain and a grade M chain of the same size is:
‘there is no difference
{The breaking load
The shape of the Tink
The factor of safety
cexamig E109 sept48
49
50.
31
52.
53
54
55.
The proof load of a calibrated chain used in blocks
Wax WL
14x WIL
2x WLL
Sx WLE
[New European Standards for chain and fitings are currently being introduced and new grade markings used.
ide mark for short link chain for chain slings, formerly marked 1?”
Size for size an alloy steel chain grade marked T has a breaking load:
[H]rthe same as grade M
50% greater than grade M
Twice that of grade M
[he 5 times that of grade M
Higher Tensile steel chain made to BS 1663 when repaired may be welded by:
Oxy acetylene.welding
Electric are welding,
Should not be repaired by welding
‘Atomic hydrogen welding
“The maximum allowable wear inthe link ofa stecl chain sling starting a further period of service is:
5% of diameter
| No wear permitted at all
124% of diameter
8% of diameter
‘The proof load applied toa trigonometrically rated multiple leg chan sling is:
Four times the SWL at 90°
IW, times SWL at 0° -90"
Twice the SWL at 0°
‘Three times the SWL at 0°
The recommended WLL ofan endless chain sling is:
2 times that of single leg
Same as single leg
Ti, times that ofa single leg
1% times that of a single leg,
‘A 12.5mm diameter chain to BS 4942 part 2 grade M has 8 WLL of 2 5 tonnes, What is the minimum
breaking load relative 10 this?
2.x WLL
3.x WLL |
Jax WLL
5x WLL : |
exanlg-pIB199 sept :56.
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59.
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2
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For use in choke hitch the SWL ofa chain sling should be reduced to:
0.8.x SWL marked
0.75 x SWL marked
05x SWL marked
No reduction required
Ifthe minimum breaking load of a piece of grade T alloy load chain is 12.8 tonnes the WLL will be:
12.0 tonnes
12.5 tonnes
32 tonnes
4.6 tonnes
Ifthe twist of the wires is in the same direction as the twist of the strand, the wire rope construction is:
Pre-formed
Ordinary lay
Equal lay
[Lang's lay
For use in choke hitch the SWL of a single leg wire rope sling should be reduced to:
08x SWL marked
0.75 x SWL marked
[No reduction required
J0.5 XSWL marked
Until recently, the maximum number of visible broken wires permitted in a wire rope was given in legislation,
this sill forms the basis on which the examiner makes his judgement, the requirement was:
Only 1 broken wire in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter
[Only 1 broken wie in each strand of rope in any length equal to 10 times the diameter
5% of the wires in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter
10% of the wires in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter
Wire rope slings to BS 1290 should be rated:
[7 ]pby the trigonometric method
By the uniform load method
By cither the trigonometric or the uniform load method
Only for use atthe included angle of 90°
“The proof load test on a steel wire rope sling using a ferrule secured eye is:
SWL + 100%
4x SWL
SWL + 25Y
None required
Ferrule secured eyes are made by looping the wire rope and then:
Tucking the tail strands back into the standing part ofthe rope
Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then compressing ft
Pagsing a bulldog grip over the standing part of the rope and tail and then tightening the bolts
Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then heating it
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65.
66
67
68
9.
70.
n
“The factor of safety ofthe rope in a steel wire rope sling is:
“The proof load of a wite rope sling having eyes secured by a cross tuck splice
14x SWE .
2xSWL
5xSWL
[No legal requirement for testing
Wire ropes should be reslubricated when in use:
With special acid free lubricants
Never
With any type of oil or grease
With paraffin of
Which of the following methods of splicing should NOT be used on a wire rope that is liable to rotate?
(]taturit
Liverpool splice
ive tuck splice
Mati-splice
What proof load would you apply to an endless sisal rope sling?
SWL+ 50%
|SWL + 100%
|SWL + 25%
Nil
Ifa single leg sisal rope sling has a metal fitting, the proof test applied to the fiting should be:
2xsWL
10x SWL
SWL+25%
Nit
‘Mildew on natural fibre ropes:
Has no lasting effects and can be washed off with warm water
|Weakens the rope as it lives on the cellulose
Is killed by strong sunlight
Wil not grow on natural fibre ropes
‘A polypropylene rope to BS 4928 is identified by:
1 brown yam in 1 strand or rope wholly coloured brown
Rope is coloured orange
Rope is coloured blue
1 green yarn in| strand or rope wholly coloured green
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15.
16.
n
8
79.
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‘The mode factor for using a general purpose BS 3481 webbing sling in basket hitch with 90° benween ends i
os
1
14
2
‘The effect of exposing fibre ropes to strong sunlight is:
No effect
Bleaches the colour out
Softens the rope
Degradation of the rope
The effect of exposing a polyester webbing sling to a temperature of 200°C is:
No effect
Make the sling stronger
Make the sling weaker
“The proof load of a flat Belt sling having soft éyes secured by stitching is:
1x SWE
2x SW
sxSWL
[No legal requirement for testing
for use in contact with:
Mild acid solutions
Mild alkali solutions
Both mild acid and mild alkali solutions
Most tars, pains and solvents
Ina Roundsling the load should be carried by:
[the outer cover
The core
Shared between the cover and the core
“The line of force may be applied in a BS 4278 dynamo eyebolt:
“Jat any angle
In axial alignment only
JAt 45° maximum tothe axis
JAt 15° maximum tothe axis
{When using a 2-leg sling with hooks connected directly to eyebolts which ype ofeyebolt would you use?
{_]xs collared eyebok
[Dynamo eyebolt
BS eyebolt with link
1080.
81
83.
84
85.
86
87
‘When used as one ofa pair the line of force may be applied in a BS 4278 collared eyebolt:
|At any angie
In axial alignment only
‘At 45° maximum to the axis
|At 60° maximum to the axis
‘The proof load applied to an eyebolt should be:
100% in excess of the WLL ,
50% in excess of the WLL
Three times the WLL
Four times the WLL
When proof testing a BS 4278 eyebolt, the allowable permanent set ist
Hof l%
ofl
1%
None atlowed
‘An eyebolt with link to BS 4278 can be used atthe load stated up toa specified angle from the axis ofthe
shank, The specified angle is
10° maximum
15° maximum
20° maximum
}25° maximum
Which thread form is NOT permitted on eyebolts to BS 4278 table 1?
BSF
UNC
Whit
Metric
‘What is the smallest diameter thread recommended by BS 4278 for lifting purposes?
/$ mm
10mm
12mm
14mm
The proof load applied to a sting hook should be:
50% more than WLL
100% more than WLL-
Four times the WLL.
WL plos 2 tons
In a correctly loaded hook, the maximum tensile stress occurs atthe point shown inthe illustration
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90
1
92.
93
94
95
‘The proof load applied to a 60 ton BS 3017 ramshom hook should be:
120 tons at 0°
110 tons at 90°
90 tons at 0°
120 tons at 90°
‘When a horizontal proof load is required on the same hook the load is:
120 tons
190 tons
60 tons
55 tons
“The maximum permissible amount of permanent set in the jaw of a hook after proof testing is:
Yofl%
Hof l%
%
None allowed
‘When proof testing @ BS 3032 shackle, the allowable permanent sets
of 1%
of 1%
1%
[Aone allowed -
“The nut on a BS 3032 type “E” pin should close:
JOn the shackle
[On the last thread of the pin
Bither on the shackle or the last thread of the pin
Both on the shackle and the last thread of the pin
‘The design of shackles to BS 3032 assumes the pin will be subject to:
‘An evenly distributed load
‘A point load at one end of the pin
‘A centte point load
A load acting over half the length of the pin
‘A shackle pin, when properly fitted is in:
Single shear
Double shear
Triple shear
No shear at all
To connect two single leg slings to make ¢ two leg assembly the most suiteble shackle type is:
A bow shackle
|A dee shackle
]A grab shackle
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296.
97
98.
99.
100.
3%
4%
Which quality mark is stamped in a circle on H T. chatn fittings inthe normalised condition?
4
04
106
6
Chain to BS 4942 has quality markings at every:
10th Fink oat intervals of 2m apart whichever isthe lesser
20th link or at intervals of 1m apart whichever is the lesser
Every 2 metres
(On end links only
‘A multi-leg sling marked SWL 21 0-45° is rated by:
The uniform load method
The trigonometric method
A shackle pin to BS 3551 alloy sted! is identified:
By the colour of the pin
By two flats ofthe pin head
By the thread form
Is not identified
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BLIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION Candidate No
EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA - 7 SEPTEMBER 2001
Subject: PART 1 GROUP 1
All questions should be attempted
Time allowed: One hour
Place X in the box alongside the answer of your choice
1. Which section of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 deals with the duties of designers, manufacturers
‘and suppliers?
2
3
6
7
2. ‘The particulars to be recorded following a thorough exarnination of lifting equipment are given in:
The Examination of Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
5<| The Lifting Plant and Equipment (Records of Test and Examination ete) Regulations 1998
The Lifting Optrations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
3. The maximum fixéd period between thorough examinations for in-service lifting accessories is:
14 months
12 months
16 months
weekly
4. The maximum fixed period between thorough examinations for in-service lifting equipment other than
accessories is:
[3 months
[6 months
}9 months
12 months,
5, Asanaltemative to having in-service lifting equipment thoroughly examined at fixed periods, the user may:
Only have it examined by a competent person when he needs to use it
Have it thoroughly examined in accordance with a vaitten scheme of examination
Does not have to have it examined if he holds the EC Declaration of Conformity
1s defect affecting the safety during a thorough examination of @
6. The competent person discovering a se
hand chain block is legally required to:
[i] send a copy of the report to the HSE
Enter details fn the factory register
Take no action other than log his report
7 To indicate compliance with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 a manufacturer is required to
mark new lifting equipment with:
The date of test
|The CE mark
The name of the tester/examiner
‘The date the next examination is due
examig-plg N018. In addition to marking a new item (as in 7) to show compliance with the Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations, a manufacturer must also issue:
| An F97 test certificate
‘An examination report
An EC Declaration of Conformity
‘A Declaration of Conformity with PUWER
9 Inlaw the SWL of a two-legged sling may be certified with the angle of the legs:
(Only at 0° tothe vertical
‘Only at 45° to the vertical
‘Only at 90° included angle
JAcany included angle the user requires
10 A% BSW eyebolt, SWL 1 ton 8 ext, isto be re-marked in SI units The corvect marking is:
AX ra
1.400
1400kg
140K
11, 10ftis approximately:
am
2.5m
3m
3.5m
12. 2000 kg is approximately:
ton
2,700 tbs
= [Kl2ton
5,500 Ibs
13. The American ton equals:
Tone
1500 kg,
1000 Ib
2000 Ib
14, ‘The Newton is the S1 unit for:
Mass
—[X]Foree
Weight
Length
15. Hooke's law relates to:
Plasticity
[XI Etasticity
Fatigue
Duetitity
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18
19.
Suess ist
Load divided by area of cross section
Load multiplied by area of eross section
‘Area of cross section divided by load
[None of these
‘A bolt in tension supports a load of 6 tons and has 2 cross section of % sq inch. What isthe stress in the bolt?
4 5 tonsisq inch
6 tons/sq inch
7X] 8 tonsisq inch
10 tons/sq inch
‘A sheave pin in double shear is subjected to a force of SKN If the pin has a cross section aren of 10Omm?,
what is the shear stress in the pin?
250N/mm*
LX] 25mm?
SOON/man?
SON/mm? +
‘The basie formula for mechanical advantage is:
ABA Load x effort
20
21
2
AX I5k8.
Load + effort
Effort + load
Distance inoved by effort + distance moved by load
The basic formiita for velocity sao ist
Load x effort
Load + effort
—{X| Distance moved by effort + distance moved by load
Distance moved by effort x distance moved by load
Efficiency defined as a percentage is:
[XR] Mechanical advantage + velocity ratio x 100
Velocity ratio + mechanical advantage x 100
Velocity ratio x mechanical advantage x 100
‘Velocity ratio x mechanical advantage + 100
In the lever system shown, ignoring friction, what effort E is required to balance the load?
[X25 en Simm
S0kg x
100kg aN
j200Kg fa,
In the pulley system shown, ignoring friction, whet effort E is required to balance the load?
H
25kg
sok,
100kg24. Inthe gearing system shown, what is the velocity ratio between gears A and B?
ce
o Bel f
10 ie :
2: Aesth SL
25. Acductile material is:
[ve
cy
Be25teeih
_Jadte to resist shock load
Unable to resist shock load
Hard
Elastic
26 Mild steel has a tensile strength of approximately:
245 Nima? (16 Tonsfin?)
340 Nimm? (22 Tonsit?)
fx] 465 Nima? (30 Fonslin*)
560 Wimin® (36 Tonsfint)
27. Lifting gear standards often refer to ‘killed steel*, This means the stecl has been:
[_Jover heated during roiling
[id| Treated to reniove Oxygen during smelting
Weakened by working,
28. Castiron ist ~
~ [Xi] wong when in compression
Strong when in tension
Ductile
|Good in elongation
29. The effectiveness of heat treatment given to a component can be verified by:
A proof load test
An ultrasonic test
[Ja bend test
XJA Brine test
30. Most of the modem stce! lifting gear is hardened and tempered duting manufacture The perpose of tempering
isto:
Improve the toughness
Increase the hardness
Improve its wear resistance
Reduce its elongation
31, Some standards permit higher tensile stel gear to be heat treated by an alternative process to hardening and
tempering, The altemative heat treatment is known as:
~] Annealing
Bumishing
[K|Normatising
Quenching
Pea ee |35
36.
37
38
39
‘A hardened and tempered chain sling grade T of 8 exposed to a temperature of 500°C:
Retains its full strength
Recovers its full strength after cooling
Will melt
Will be softened
Higher Tensile grade M chain sling links repaired by welding should be given the following heat treatment:
(3d Harden and temper
Annes!
Normalise
None
‘The LEEA Technical Requirements state that testing machines shall have @ m
No permissible erro
Class 0.5
Chass 1.0
[x] Chass2.0
‘The proof load applied to an endless chain sling should be:
X] 83 x WLL of sting
5/3 x WLL of chain
2.x WLL of sling,
1.5x WLL of chain
in sling, the diameter ofthe securing pulley should be:
When proof testing an endless ch
6 times the chain material diameter
[X] 12 times the chain material diameter
14 times the chain material diameter
20 times the chain material diameter
‘When testing a4 leg uniform load rated sling the proof load on the master link should be:
12x WLL of single leg,
3.1x WLL ofa single leg,
}4.2.x WLL ofa single leg
56x WLL ofa single leg
BS EN 818-4 isthe standard for grade 8 chain slings. The proof force required to be applied to mechanically
assembled slings by this standard is:
WLL + 200%
WLL + 100%
WLL + 50%
‘The assembled sling does not required proof force testing, but if tested the proof load is WLL + 150%
‘The test load for a new 5 tonnes SWL. lifting beam for use in a dock (ILO equation) is:
ISWL plus 50%
'SWL plus 100%
'SWL plus 25%
ISWL plus 3 tonnes
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4
44
4s.
46.
41
The proof load ofa single sheave pulley block is:
4x SWL
2x SWL
125% x SWL
SWL plus 50%
‘The proof load applied to the becket ofa single sheave pulley block
IX] 1/3rd of the proof foad applied to the block '
10% of the proof load applied tothe block
[25% of the proof load applied tothe block
None required
‘Atroble sheave block, SWL 18 ton, should be proof load tested to:
ror We 2)
Four times the SWL 16 T
‘Twice the SWL ogyyt 2x (lee
20 tons in excess of the SWL
[[Jone and a hatf times the SWL.
Which of the following is a test used to measure the hardness of steel?
Charpy test
20d test
Ultra-sonic test
Brinell test
Which ofthe following is a non-destructive test?
[7] tzod test
Hardness test
charpy test
Bend test
Radiography is a method of non-destructive testing using:
Photographic film
High frequency sound waves
_| Magnetic flux
Liquid dye
Magnetic particle erack detection is used to identify:
Internal eracks and laminations
Impurities
Surface eracks and laminations
AU three
‘The difference between a grade 40 chain and a grade M chain of the same size is:
There is no difference
The breaking loz
The shape of the link
C| The factor of safety48
49
50,
st
92.
34
35
‘The proof load of a calibrated chain used in blocks is:
ex WLL
2x WLL
14x WL
Sx WLL
‘New European Standards for chain and fittings are currently being introduced and new grade markings used
What is the new grade mark for short link chain for chain slings, formerly marked T?
60
6
80
8
‘Size for size an alloy steel chain grade marked T has a breaking load:
‘The same as grade M
30% greater than grade M
Twice that of grade M
25 times that of grade M.
Higher Tensile steel chain made to BS 1663 when repaired may be welded by:
Oxy acetylene velding
Electric arc welding,
[Should not be repaired by welding
JAtomic hydrogen welding ~
“The maximum allowable weat in the link of a steel chain sling starting a further period of service is:
[X]5% of diameter
No wear permitted at all
124% of diameter
8% of diameter
‘Ihe proof load applied to a trigonometrically rated multiple leg chain sling is:
Four times the SWL at 90°
1¥4 times SWL at 0° - 90°
‘Twice the SWL at 0°
Tlaree times the SWL at O°
‘The recommended WLL of an endless chain sling is:
2 times that ofa single leg
1%, times that of a single leg, Z
Same asa single leg,
JB times that ofa single leg.
‘A-12.Smm diameter chain to BS 4942 part 2 grade M has a WLL of 2 5 tonnes. What is the minimum
breaking load relative to this?
2x WEE
3x WEL
4x WEE
[Sx WEL z56
37.
58.
59.
60.
6
oy
For use in choke hitch the SWL of a chain sling should be reduced to:
0.8 x SWL marked
(0.75 x SWL marked
0.5 x SWL marked
No reduction required
Ifthe minimum breaking load ofa piece of grade T alloy load chain is 12 8 tonnes the WLL will
20 tonnes
25 tonnes
32 tonnes
4.6 tonnes
IF the twist of the wires is in the same ditection as the twist of the strand, the wire rope construction
[] Pre-formed
Ordinary lay
Equal lay
Lang's lay
For use in choke hitch the SWL of a single leg wire rope sling should be reduced to:
P50.8 x SWL marked
(0.75 x SWL marked i
oS ‘reduction required —— Y
J0.5 X SWL marked
‘Until recently, the maximum number of visible broken wites permitted in a wite rope was given in legislation,
this still forms the basis on which the examiner makes his judgement, the requirement was:
Only 1 broken wire in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diaméter
JOnly | broken wire in each strand of rope in any length equal to 10 times the diameter
5% of the wires in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter
10% of the wires in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter
Wire rope slings to BS 1290 should be rated:
By the trigonometric method
By the uniform load method
By either the trigonometric or the uniform load method
[Only for use at the included angle of 90°
‘The proof load test on a steel wire rope sling using @ ferrule secured eye is:
| Swi + 100%
4xSWL
SWL + 25%
}None required
Ferrule secured eyes are made by looping the wire rope and then:
Tucking the tail strands back into the standing part of the rope
Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and teil end then compressing It
Passing a bulldog grip over the standing part of the rope and tail and then tightening the bolts
Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then heating itws
64
65
66.
or
8
0
10
a
“The factor of safety of the rope in a steel wire rope sling is:
4
“The proof load of a wite rope slcig having eyes secured by 2 cross tuck splice i
1x SWE ,
2x SWE
5xSWL
[No legal requirement for testing
Wire ropes should be re-lubricated when in use:
[With special acid free lubricants
Never
With any type of oil or grease
paraffin ofl
Which of the following methods of splicing should NOT be used on a wire rope that is liable to rotate?
Taturit
Liverpool splice
Five tuck splice
‘What proof load would you apply to an endless sisal rope sling?
SWL + 50%
SWL + 100%
SWL +25%
Nit
Ifa single leg sisl rope sling has a metal fitting, the proof test applied to the fitting should be:
2x SWL
10xSWL
SWL 425%
Nit
Mildew on natural fibre ropes:
Has no lasting effects and can be washed off with warm water
Weakens the rope as it lives on the cellulose
1s killed by strong sunlight
‘Will not grow on natural fibre ropes
‘A polypropylene rope to BS 4928 is identified by:
DX] brown yam in 1 strand or rope wholly coloured brown
Rope is coloured orange
[Rope is coloured blue
1 green yam in 1 strand or rope wholly coloured greenn
m4
16
n
8
7.
The mode factor for using a general purpose BS 3481 webbing sling in basket hitch with 90° between ends
08
1
ou
BP
“The effect of exposing fibre ropes to strong sunlight is:
No effect
Bleaches the colour out
Softens the rope
‘Degradation of the rope
The effect of exposing a polyester webbing sling to.a temperature of 200°C i
No effect
Make the sling stronger
Make the sling weaker
‘The proof load ofa flat bel sting having soft eyes secured by stitching is:
Wx SWL
lax SWE
Sx SWL
No legal requirement for testing
Man-made fibres have selective resistance to chemical attack. A textile sling made from polyester is suitable
for use in contact with:
Mild acid solutions
[Mild alkali solutions
Both mild acid and mild alkali solutions
‘Most tars, paints and solvents
Ina Roundsting the load should be carried by:
The outer cover
[Xl the core
Shared between the cover and the core
“The tine of force may be applied in a BS 4278 dynamo eyebolt:
Atany angle
In axial alignment only
‘At AS® maximum to the axis
‘At 15° maximum to the axis
[When using a 2-Leg sling with hooks connected directly to eyebolts which type of eyebolt would you use?
o BS collared eyebol
Dynamo eyebolt
BS eyebott with link80.
81
83
85
86
87
‘When used as one of a pair the line of force may be applied in a BS 4278 collared eyebok:
Avany angle
Inasial alignment only
‘AL45? maximum to the axis
At 60° maximum to the axis
‘The proof load applied to an eyebolt should be:
100% in excess of the WLL .
50% in excess of the WLL
Three times the WLL
Four times the WLL
Whe proof testing a BS 4276 eyebot, the allowable permanent seis
Yollhe en
ot 19
1%
[None allowed |
‘An eysbolt with fink to BS 4278 can be used at the load stated up to a specified angle from the axis of the
shank. The specified angle is:
10* maximum
15° maximim,
120° maximum
}25° maxitoam
‘Which thread form is NOT permitted on eyebolts to BS 4278 table 1?
BSF
UNC
Whi
Metric
meter thread recommended by BS 4278 for lifting purposes?
‘What is the smallest
8mm
10mm
12mm
14mm
‘The proof load applied toasting hook should be:
}50% more than WLL
100% more than WL
[Four times the WLL
WL plus 2 tons
Incorrectly loaded hook, the maximum tensile stress occurs at the point shown inthe illustration as:88
89.
90
9
92
94.
95.
‘The proof load applied to a 60 ton BS 3017 ramshorn hook should be:
120 tons at 0°
[X] 110 tons at 90°
90 tons at 0°
120 tons at 90°
When a horizontal proof load is required on the same hook the foad is:
120 tons,
90 tons
tons
55 tons
The maximum permissible amount of permanent set in the jaw of a hook after proof testing is:
[X] wor 196
[| of 1%
1%
None allowed
When proof testing a BS 3032 shackle, the allowable permanent seis
Kol l%
Kol l%
1%
None allowed
‘The nut on a BS 3032 type ‘E" pin should close:
[Jon the shackle 5
On the last thread of the pin :
ither on the shackle or the last thread of the pin
Both on the shackle and the last thread of the pin
The design of shackles to BS 3032 assumes the pin will be subject to:
‘An evenly distributed tond
‘A point load at one end of the pin
A centre point load
A load acting over half the length ofthe pin
A shackle pin, when property ited is in:
Single shear
Double shear
Triple shear
No shear at all
‘To connect two single leg slings to make a two leg assembly the most suitable shackle type is:
A bow shackle
A dee shackle
A grab shackle96
97.
98
99,
100,
‘The permanent set allowed on the mean diameter of a ring after proof test
4%
2%
3%
[xh
\Which quality mark is stamped in a circle on H.T. chain fittings in the normalised condition?
4
fos
106.
6
‘Chain to BS EN 818-2 has quality markings at every
10th link or at intervals of 2m apart whichever is the lesser
20th link or at fitervals of Im apart whichever is the lesser
Every 2 metres * :
(On end Finks only
“Armulti-leg sling farked SWL 2t 0-45° is rated by:
‘The uniform load method
The trigonometric method ~
A shackle pin to BS 3551 alloy steel i identified:
[| By the colour of the pin
By two fas ofthe pin head
By the thread form
Is not identified
4LAT TING CQUIFMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION
EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA - 20 APRIL 2001
Subject: PART 1 GROUP 1
All questions should be attempted
Time allowed: Onc hour
Place X in the box alongside the answer of your choice
section of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 deals with the duties of designers, manufacturers
and suppliers?
2
3
6
7
‘he patticuars to be recorded following a thorough exantnation of lifting equipment are given in:
‘The Examination of Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
‘The Lifting Plark and Equipment (Records of Test and Examination ete) Regulations 1998
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
“The maxlinum fixed period between thorough examinations for in-service lifting accessories is:
714 months
12-months e
6 months
weekly
-The maximum fixed period between thorough examinations for in-service lifting equipment other than
accessories is:
3 months.
6 months
9 months
_|12 months
‘Asan aliemative to having in-service lifting equipment thoroughly examined at fixed periods, the user mays
Jonly have it examined by @ competent person when he needs to use it
Have it thoroughly examined in accordance with a written scheme of examination
‘Does not have to have it examined ifhe holds the EC Declaration of Confornity
Te competent person discovering a serious defect affecting the safety dung thorough examination of
hand chain block is legally required to:
Send a copy of the report to the HSE
[Enter details in the factory register
Toke no action other than log his report
‘To ndicate compliance withthe Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 a manufacture is required to
mark new lifting equipment with:
The date of test
The CE mark
The name of the tester/examiner
The date the next examination is due kGrASSOCIATION
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‘Tel: (01279) 816504 Fax: (01279) 816524' J pea REFERENCE LIBRARY - British and International Standards
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‘The following gives details of British and International Standards held in the LEEA Reference
Library, The list includes most of the standards connected with Lifting Equipment and many of
indirect interest. During the course of its work in the preperation of standards, the Association
also obtains standards on other subjects and these are also included. The list is not guaranteed
however to be comprehensive. We are therefore always ready to consider additions and welcome
comments as to our standard holding
“The list is arranged in seven sections, each of which are in numerical sequence and give details st
\,_ the year of issue, ttle, ariendment number(s) or status and dates) a
Pee
Section 1 lists details of current British Standards (pf! d a
Section 2 lists details of current miscellaneous British StentGare’Publications
Section 3 lists details of current Britist/Europeati Standards (prefixed BS EN)
Section 4 lists details of current British/European/International Standards (prefixed BS EN ISO)
Section § lists details of current BritistIntemnational Standards (prefixed BS ISO)
Section 6 lists details of current International Standards (prefixed ISO)
Section 7 lists details of obsolescent, withdrawn and superseded standards
Sections 1 to 6 inclusive are constantly monitored to ensure that the standards remain current and
are complete with all amendmemts issued Section 7 lists obsolescent, withdrawn and superseded
standards which are retained for reference purposes only for as long as it is considered equipment
in compliance with them remains in service, This enables them to be used to specify replacements,
‘or to check existing equipment
‘A-check list of the additions and deletions since the last issue of this document is given prior to
the main listings. This includes amendment issues, changes of status and related explanatory notes
for quick reference purposes
NOTE: Obsolescent- standard still published, not subject co revision by amendment and considered unsuitable
for new equipment
Superseded - replaced by a newer stendard, which may be of the same of an sliemative number
Withdrawn stendard no longer current
British Standards are available 10 LEEA members via the Associations offices at a
discount of 25% off the BSI non-members price
‘eblicona eis 03 99 1(CHECK LIST - Amendment to standard holding since fast Issue
The following lists the updates to this document since November 1998
BSNo Part Year Title AMD No Date
or Status
5655 ' 1986 Lifts and service liAs - Safery rules forthe ‘Superseded by Nov
construction and installation of electric lifts BSENSI-1 1998
[NBB: Although superseded, this standard remains
‘current until further notice
BSEN 1998 Safety rules for the construction and installation of Nov
81-1 lifts - Electric lifts 1998,
5635 2 1986 Lifts and service lifts - Safety rules for the Superseded by Nov
‘construction and installation of bydrauic lifts BSEN81-2 1998
NB: Although superseded, this standard remains
current until further notice
BSEN 1998 Safety rules for the construction and installation of Nov
81-2 ifs - Hydraulic lifts 1998
BSEN 1991 Specification for quenched and terapered steels- AMD 10413.
10083-1 Technical delivery conditions for special steels
5323 1980 Code of pfuctice for scissor lifts Superseded by
BSEN 1570
BSEN 1999 Safety requirements for liRing tables
1570
721 12 1999 Safe use of cranes - Recovery vehicles and
‘equipment - Code of prectice
BSAU Vebicle tits -
161 1B 1983. Specification for fixed lifts Withdcawn Feb
2 1989 Specification for mobile lifts Withdrawn = 1999
BSAU 161 is replaced by BS EN 1493 1999
BSEN 1999 Vehicle its Feb
1493 1999
NOTE: TRANSPOSED HARMONISED STANDARDS -
Ais of tensposed harmonised standards forthe purposes ofthe Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
1992 (es emended) is published at inegula: intervals by the DTI. Copies of the list, entited ‘Machinery
‘Transposed Harmonised Standards’ are available on request from the DTI's Business in Europe Hotline,
telephone 0117 944 4885
The standards in Section 3 of this lis marked with an asteris are those Harmonised Standards held by the
Association
itindonta tic03 59 2 |Document Reference:
t+ SECTION I- Current British Standards (prefixed BS)
BSNo Part
302
1
2
3
a
: 5
6
1
8
ie 2
463
1
2
464
\ 466
970
3
1290
1610 1
1663
1692
1757
Publications bri tst 03 99
Year
lgs7
1987
1987
1987
1987
1987
1989
1989
1969 *
1991
1983
1992
1950
1998
1988
Title
‘Swanded steel wire ropes -
General requirements
Ropes for general purposes
Zine coated ropes for ships
Ropes for lifts
Ropes for hauling purposes
Ropes for mine hoisting
Larger diameter ropes for general purposes
‘breaking load ropes
The use of structural stee! in buildings
Sockets for wise ropes
Imperial
Metric
Thimble for wise ropes
Poy
driven overhead wavelling cranes
Wrought steel -
Bright bars foc engineering purposes
Wice rope slings and sling legs for general lifing
purposes
‘The grading of forces applied by materials testing
machines in compression
Higher tensile steel chain
Gin blocks
Power driven mobile cranes
AMD No
or Status
3874
416
523
661
1135
1787
4576
6255
8859
PD3304
PD4704
PDS495
582
PD3833
PD4705
pa
3974
PD2120
PD2886
PD3297
PD4561
Date
1988
1955
1957
1959
1962SECTION 1 (BS) - Continued
BSNo
2373
2830
2837
2833
2902
2903
3017
3032
4018
“os
4320
Part Year
1 1983
1980
1994
1988
1937
1&2 1966
1984
1968
Publications fst 03 99
acachmenis for packing cases
Title
Rules for the design of eranes -
Structures
Mechanisms
Suspended access equipment for use in te building,
engineering construction, steepleack and cleaning
indusiies
‘Steel link and strap assemblies for lifting
Design end esting of teal overhead nay beams
Higher tensile steel chain slings
Higher tensile stel hooks
Ramshom hooks
Higher tensile steel shackles
(Note: although declared obsolescent in 1994, this
remains the standard currently in use)
Alloy steel chain grade 60
All stet chain grade 80
Hand operated chain blocks
Alloy steel chain slings
Flatasoven webbing slings made of man-made fibre
For generat service
Disposable fat lifting slings
Alloy steel shackles,
150 mete serew threads - Principles and basic data
Hand operated plate sided winches
Pulley blocks for use with wire rope
Combined wire and fibre ropes
Eyebolts for general engineering purposes
‘Metal washers for general engineering purposes
(neue)
AMD No
or Status
3952
3013
8475
PD3362
PD4279
PD6225
495,
PD3225
P5061
3718
PD5I61
PD4133,
PD5O45
ebsolescent
1644
6778
3610
10077
PD4964
3910
4701
461
Date
1982
1986
1994
1987
1998
1963,
1982
1984
1970{ Document Reference: LEEA 015 Dated 04.3.99 i
,
4+ SECTION 1 (BS) - Continued
BSNo Part Year Title AMD No Date
or Status
4344 1968 333 1989
427 1970
i 2160 1976
4395 1 1969 Isst 1975
2198 1977
4429 1987 Rigging screws and tumbuckles for general 5875 1989
‘engineering ling purposes and pipe henger
) applications
4330 2 Safety of powered industrial trucks
4464 ‘Spring washers for general engineering purposes, 4308 1983
(meeic)
4465 1989 Design and construction of electric hoists for both.
passengers and materials
4536 1970 _ Heavy dug’ pulley blocks for use swith wire rope
4608 1 1970 Use of high strength friction grip bolts, general 679 171
ade 1039 1972
4052 1982
4654 1970 Hooks for lifting freight containers
4778 2 1991 Quality concepts
3.1 1991 Guide to concepts and definitions
3.2 1991 Glossary of international terms
) 4872 1 1982 approval testing of welders when procedure 4640 1984
approsal isnot required
4898 1973. Chain lever hoists
4942 ‘tioe lnk chain for lifting purposes -
2 1981 Grade Mnon-celibrated
3 1981 Grade Mealibrated
4 1981 Grade S non-calibrated
3 1981 Grade T non-caibrated 4934 1986
6 1981 Grade Teslbrated 4935 1986
5135 1984 Are welding fearbon and exrboa manganese steels 5712 1987
5281 1975 Femule secured ees 2519 1978
3594 1993 Leaf chains, clevises and sheaves
fons in 3.99 5SECTION 1 (BS) - Continued
BSNo Part
5655
1
2
3
6
9
10
101
1
102
1
u
2
S744
5759
5934
3974
6037
6072
6109 2
Publications bi isv03 99
Year
1986
1988
1989
1990
1985
1986
1995
1995
1989
1989
1979
1987
1980
1990
1990
1981
1989
Title
Lifts and service ttt -
Safery rules for the constrvction and installation of
electric Hits
Safety rules for te construction and installation of
hydraulic its
Elecuric safery liAs
Code ef practice for selection and installation
Guide cals
“Testing and inspection of electric and hydraulic lifts
Commissioning tests for new lifts - electric
‘Commissioning tests for new lis ~ hydraulic
Recommendations forthe installation of news, and
the modemization of, electric lis in existing
buildings
Recommendations forthe instalation of new, and
the modernization of, hydraulic lifts in existing
buildings
NB: Pans 1 and 2 are superseded by BSEN 81
Parts | and 2, but they remain current undl further
natice
Safe use of cranes
‘Webbing load restraint assemblies
Power and teasile forces in belt conveyors
Temporarily instlled suspended scaffolds and
access equipment
Permanently installed suspended access equipment
‘Magnetic panicle flaw detection
‘Tail lifts, mobile lifts and ramps essocieted with
vehicles:
AMD No
or Status
3840
6220
on
5186
5786
5187
6002
8474
8097
6162
8098
Partially
superseded by
BS 7121: Pe?
6859
7068
6709
6799
7440
3960
4542
4843
9245
Date
1989
1989
1991
1986
1938
1986
1989
1995
1994
1991
1994
1991
1992,
1990
1991
1993
1982
1984
1985
1996wv
Document Reference: LE]
SECTION 1 (BS) - Continued
BSNo Part’ Year Title AMD No
: or Status
6166 Lifting stings «
1 1986 Methods of rating
2 1985 Marking of lifting stings
3 1988 Guide to the selection and safe use of lifting sings
for ruld-purposes
6210 1983 the safe use of wire rope slings for general ling
‘ purposes
6304 1982 Chain slings of welded construction grades M(4),
and T(8)
6405 1984 Non-calibrated short link steel chain (grade 30) for
general engineering purposes
6521 1984 Properuse and maintenance of calibrated round
steel link lifting chains
6570 1986 Code of practice for the selection, care and S731
7 tintenance of steel wice ropes
6668 Tentile Hing stings -
1 1986 Ling stings for geacral service made from certain
natural and man-made fibre ropes
2 1987 Roundslings made of man-made fibre for general 10076
service
6968 1988 Use and maintenance of non-calibrated round steel
lifting chain and chain stings
6994 1988 Steel shackles for lifting and general engineering
purposes: grade M(4)
7035
1989 _ Socketing of stranded steel wire ropes
7072 1989 Code of practice for inspection and repair of 6456
offshore containers 7782
7121 Safe use of Cranes -
1 1989 General 9093
2 1991 Inspection testing end exemination
4 1997 Lorry loaders
3 1997 Tower cranes
11 1998. Offshore cranes
2 Recovery vehicles and equipment - Code of prectice
7166 wedge and socket anchorages for wire ropes
767 1990 Bordeaux connections
Publications Bettis 03 99
Date
1987
1998
1990
1993
1996
~SECTION 1 (BS) - Continued
BSNo Part
an
Pe
\
Publications best 03 99
Year
i989
Title AMD No
or Status
Mobile elevating pladiorms 38
Code of practice for the safe use of construction
hoists
6315
Date
3s
1991
1997,
{.
SECTION 2 - Miscellaneous British Standard Publications
BSNo Part Year
AU ISS (3) 1989
MA47 1977
CP 3010 1972
DD 173, 1987
“D619 1991
PD 6500 1984
Publications bs ist 03 99
Title
Hydraulic woley jacks
Ships cargo blocks
Safe use of eranes
Non-calibrated loag link stect chain for general
_enginesring purposes
Guidance on methods for assessing the secepabily
_of fis in fusion welded strverres
eplanatogsuplemen to BS 5555 is and
service lis
AMD No Date
or Status
3721 1981
1148, 1973,
Partially
superseded by
BS 7121: Pe?)
SECTIONS - Current Brithb/Europeaa Standards (pretixed BS EN)
*Deaotes a Harmonised Standard
BSEN = Part Year
No
sit ‘Safety rules forthe consteuction and installation ot
tits-
<1 1998 Electric fits
<2 1998 Hydra
287 a 1992 Approval testing of welders for fasion welding -
sel
288 : 1992 Specification and approval of welding procedures
for metallic materials - Welding procedure tess for
_ the are welding of sels
292" 1 sate ot machinery, basic concepts, general
peinciples for design
<1 1991 Basic terminology, methodology
"2 1991 Techical principles and specifications
als 1992 Safety of machinery - Rules for drafting and
_ presentation of safety standards
1958 1997 Protection against falls froma height - Anchor
_Gevices «Requirements and testing
sis" Short a chal fo iting purposes - Sat
<1 1996 General conditions of acceptance
“2 1997 Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 8
“41997 Chain slings - Grade 8
970 1997 Non-destructive examination of fusion welds -
Visual examination
1263 1997 Safety nets
1493 1999 _ Vehicle lis
1570* 1999. Safey requirements for Hing ables
ims 1998 Non-desuuctive examination of welded joints ~
Untrasonie examination of welded joints
10002 «-2—=«*992 Verification ofthe force measuring system of the
tensile test machine
<3 1995 Calibration of proving instruments used for the
\erification of uniasial testing machines
Publicatone be st03 99
AMD No
orStatus
Amended by
reprint 9665
9804
10009
‘Amended by
reprint 9736
10026
8912
9342
10286
Date
1997
1998
1998
1997
1998
1993,
1997
1998,
10mS
{ Document Reference: LEEA 015 Dated 04.3.99 |
4° SECTION 3 (BS EN) - Continued
BSEN Part Year Title AMD No Date
No or Status
10083 Specification for quenched and tempered steels -
<1 1991 Technical deivery conditions - For special steels Amended by
reprinc 93791997
9644 1998
“2 1991__Techaical delivery conditions - Fer unalloyed ‘Amended by
: quality steels reprint 93801997
: 9946 1998
2991 Metallic r ents 9029
1995. , Welded, brazed ang soldered joints - Symbolic
repcesentation on drawings
1992 Welding, brazing. soldering and braze welding of
metals - Nomenclature of processes and reference
numbers for symbolic representation on dravwings
30011 1993 Guidelines for auditing quality systems (was BS 7229)
1989 Generel erteria forthe operation of testing
Taboratories
45002 1989 General exteria forthe assessraent of testing
laboratories
1995 General eriter
for laboratory accreditation bodies
1995 General criteria forthe operation of various types of
bodies performing inspection
45010 1998 General requirements for assessment and
) sceréditation of eentfication systems
45011 1998 General requirements for bodies opefating product
certifieation systems
45012 1998 General requirements for
assessment and certification of quai
45013 1989 General criteria for certification bodies operating
certification of personnel
45014 1998 General eriteca for suppliers declaretion of
conformity
43020 1998 Standardization and related activities ~General
Vocabulary
Pubfiadonnbst ist 03 99 isti
SECTION 3 (BS EN) - Continued
BSEN Part ‘Year Title AMD No Date
No or Status
30081" Electromagnetic compatibility generic emission
standard