Slings and Hitches

Segment 1 - Slings and Hitches

Objective 1 - Describe the Basic Construction of a Sling

Objective 2 - List Five Types of Sling Materials and Give an Application of Each

Objective 3 - Describe Five Types of Sling End Fittings and Give an Application of Each

Objective 4 - Describe Four Types of Hitches and Give an Application of Each

Self Review 1

Segment 2 - Sling Force Calculations

Objective 5 - Define the Rated Load of a Hitch

Objective 6 - Describe Two Methods for Determining the Sling Angle Factor

Objective 7 - Define Four Efficiency Factors That Affect the Rated Load of a Hitch

Objective 8 - Describe How to Determine the Rated Load of a Hitch

Skill 1 - Calculate the Rated Load of a Hitch

Self Review 2

Segment 3 - Basket Hitch Assembly

Objective 9 - Describe How to Use Blocking and Cribbing

Objective 10 - Describe How to Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Double Basket Hitch

Skill 2 - Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Double Basket Sling

Self Review 3

Segment 4 - Choker and Bridle Hitch Assembly

Objective 11 - Describe How to Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Choker Hitch

Skill 3 - Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Choker Sling

Objective 12 - Describe How to Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Bridle Hitch

Skill 4 - Assemble and Lift a Load Using a Bridle Sling

Self Review 4

Segment 5 - Crush Force and Spreader Beams

Objective 13 - Describe How to Calculate Crush Force

Skill 5 - Calculate Crush Force

Objective 14 - Describe How to Use a Spreader Beam with a Hitch

Self Review 5

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