MG 10 ACP Surveyor

Training Section
PANAMA CANAL
Panama Canal
Executive Vice President of Human Resources
RIGGER
MG-10
Agenda for
Skill Test for a Trade
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attend at the right time and place indicated.

2. Read and understand the instructions given on this sheet.
Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version.

Effective date: 01-OCT-13 Original version of 25-MAR-11
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3. Use only the materials provided, no type of reference material, notebooks,

books, or data of any kind, pencils, pens, calculators, or other artifacts or
supplies will be allowed. Any attempt or insistence will cause the cancellation
of your exam, unless unless otherwise indicated.
4. Only use the indicated time to solve the exam, at the end of this time the exam
will be finished.
5. Do not eat, smoke or use cell phones, nor carry firearms or weapons of any
kind, once you enter the exam room.
6. All implements and articles that you have at the time of entering the classroom
will be collected and placed in an assigned place, which will be visible but
removed in an exclusive area for the location of the articles.
7. You must present your current personal identity card or IP.
8. If you use glasses, bring them with you on the day of the theory and practical
exams. This may be grounds for invalidating your opportunity to take the
exam.
9. The exam is administered in virtual format , where the participant must
answer the test using a computer.
10. Once you enter the exam room, you will not be able to leave until you finish
the exam. Please understand that if you suffer a personal or medical
emergency that requires you to leave the room, the exam will be invalidated.
11. If a general emergency occurs, you must remain calm and follow the
instructions given by the Administrative Unit that administers the exam,
keeping the session open on your computer.
12. If you wish to point out an emergency situation, the applicant must raise their
hand silently as a sign that they want to communicate something, after which
the Administrative Unit will approach you to attend to your request.
13. No applicant must create distracting situations, be it movements, sounds or in
any other way that prevents the concentration of other applicants.
14. No candidate may communicate with another while an exam is being
administered, copy or allow another to copy his or her answers.
15. Any candidate who attempts to commit or commits acts that injure or may

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adversely affect the examination process will be disqualified.

16. Any violation of these regulations, attempt to copy by any means, verbal or
written transcription of part or all of the exam, will be grounds for invalidating
your exam and may be cause for disciplinary action or adverse measure.

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CONTENT
1. Mathematics applied to the profession
1.1. Solve basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction,

multiplication and division with whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
1.2. Solve problems that include basic trigonometric functions (sine, cosine
and tangent), law of sine, law of cosine and Pythagorean theorem.
1.3. Convert units of distance, areas, volumes and weights in the international
metric system and the English system.
1.4. Solve geometry problems with angles.
1.5. Measure with rulers, folding rulers, tapes and callipers.
1.6. Calculate areas and volumes of basic and complex geometric figures.
1.7. Solve problems with powers, percentages, ratios and proportions, rules of
three.
1.8. Solve basic physics problems related to rigging (inclined plane, friction,
lever rule and mechanical advantage).
2. Basic and specialized tackle
2.1. Select and calculate the tensions and allowable working loads of the
different types of moorings and configurations given a given load.
2.2. Select and install rigging equipment.
2.3. Select, inspect and install different types of slings, for example:
2.3.1. Wire.
2.3.2. Chain.
2.3.3. Woven chain (metal mesh).
2.3.4. Synthetic fabric (synthetic web slings).
2.3.5. Round slings (synthetic round slings).
2.4. Select, install, inspect and operate manual lever and chain hoists, jacks
and other accessories.

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2.5. Know the functions and limitations of rigging equipment and accessories.
2.6. Know about cables:
2.6.1. Breaking strength, working load limit.
2.6.2. Recognition of design, construction, fabric and other manufacturing

characteristics and identification.
2.6.3. Inspection procedures.
2.6.4. Criteria and procedures for replacement.
2.6.5. Capacities and calculation of required line parts.
2.6.6. About maintenance and lubrication.
2.6.7. Relationship between tension and safe workload.
2.7. Know about rigging devices and their correct use, inspection and
installation, for example:
2.7.1. Spreaders (spreaders).
2.7.2. Lifting beams.
2.7.3. Accessories and hardware for cables such as: staples, wedge
sockets, tensioners.
2.7.4. Seats, guards, corners.
2.7.5. Shackles, staples, rings, links, swivels and eyebolts (shackles,

clamps, rings, masterlinks, swivels, eyebolts).
2.7.6. Blocks, pulleys, pulleys, hooks and balls.
2.7.7. Cats, rollers, carts and winches.

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3. Basic Knots and Rope Handling
3.1.Select according to your use and execute basic knots to tie the loads and
maneuver lines in the rig.
3.1.1. Loops: Ace of guide (single, sliding, double).
3.1.2. Moorings: Bow tie, lumberjack, cat's paw.
3.1.3. Fastenings: Reef, sheet turn (single and double).
3.1.4. Specials: Barrel Sling, Daisy.
3.1.5. Fabric: French chiffon, short and long splicing, pig tail ends, pine
cones and crowns.
3.2. Know the care of ropes, winding and storage methods.
3.3.Estimate the allowable working loads of different materials and diameters.
4. Equipment operation, handling, transportation and cargo stowage
4.1.Calculation, selection and use of load securing mechanisms (chain

tensioners, belt clamps, etc.).
4.2.Know the precautions and methods for stowing and unloading

merchandise or loads with different shapes and weights.
4.3.Know the correct manual loading methods, so that you use correct
biomechanics and ergonomics at work.
4.4. Know the precautions when operating and working near forklifts.
4.5.Have advanced knowledge of installation and safety when working with

ladders and scaffolding.
4.6.Know the methods and precautions when working near hoists and moving
loads in closed spaces.
4.7.Plan work and take safety precautions when working near cranes and
handling loads.
4.8.Read and interpret technical texts in English (including: crane capacity

tables, manufacturer catalogs and manuals)
4.9.Know the characteristics, advantages, limitations and considerations of

operation in overhead cranes and industrial cranes, all-terrain, truck and
crawler cranes (different configurations, operation quadrants, capacity
table reading, dangers on site, practices for safe operation ).
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5. Rigging Procedures and Precautions
5.1. Have knowledge of ANSI standards and ACP standards governing cranes
and rigging.
5.2. Determine the weights of the loads and centers of gravity.
5.3. Know the safety considerations regarding the center of gravity of the load.
5.4. Know and execute standard hand and voice signals for mobile cranes and
overhead cranes (bridge cranes).

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EXAMPLES
1. Calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose legs measure: A= 11m and
B=6 m.
2. Specify the requested data for the cross section of the cable presented in this
figure.
a. Design:________________________
b. Pattern:________________________
c. Heart Type:_____________________
3. What type of shackle offers the best performance for a job where there are
frequent vibrations and movements?
o Chain and threaded pin type.
o Chain type with smooth pin and pin.
o Anchor type with threaded pin and pin.
o Anchor type with smooth pin and pin
4. To keep the ropes in good condition, it is necessary to clean them with:
o Only with cold water.
o Warm water with detergent.
o Kerosene or solvent.
o Ropes should never be cleaned.
5. Person authorized to stop the operation of a crane in an emergency situation:
or Quantity Surveyor. either Another operator.
o Immediate supervisor. either Anyone.

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6. If transporting a large load on a forklift prevents you from seeing the road, you
should:
o Raise the load and see underneath.
o Drive in reverse and/or look for a guide.
o Look around the sides very carefully.
o Look for a forklift with more capacity.
7. Where should the hook be placed to lift a load?
either Above the center of gravity.
either In the middle.
either At one of the ends.
either Below the center of gravity.
8. What is the meaning of the hand signal shown in the figure:
A. Upload the feather.
B. Lower the burden.
C. Lower the feather.
D. Retract the pen.
9. The quadrant where the greatest capacity is achieved in an all-terrain crane

with the stabilizers fully extended is:
o Back quadrant (over the rear).

o Quadrant on the side (over the side).
o Front quadrant (over the front).
o 360° quadrant

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Suggested bibliographical references (Roberto F. Library Chiari):

> Rossnagel, W. AND. -- Handbook of rigging for construction and industrial
operations - - New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, c1988. -- (621,862 R71 1988)
> Kemp, Albert W. -- Industrial mechanics -- Homewood, Ill: American
Technical Pub, 1999. -- (670 K32 1999)
> Manual rigging -- Toronto: Construction Safety Association of Ontario, 1975.
-- (690.22 Rig 1975)
> Forklifts: a safety handbook for operators, supervisors and other
personnel who use forklifts to accomplish their work -- Sanford, Fla:
Crane Institute of America, 2005. -- (621,863 F76 2005)
> Headly, James. -- Mobile cranes: a safety handbook for operators, riggers,
supervisors and other personnel who use mobile cranes to accomplish
their work -- Maitland, Fla: Crane Institute of America, 2003. - (621.87 H34
2003)
> Other bibliographies
> National Center for Construction Education and Research (US). -- Rigging
fundamentals . -- Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson: Prentice-Hall, 2005. -
(621,862 N21 2005)
> Room, Enrico. -- Rigging -- New York: Norton, c1988. -- (623,862 Sal 1988)
> De Benedictis, Bob. -- Bob's rigging & crane handbook: the hoisting
triangle -- Kansas City, Mo: Yellow Engineering Services, 2005. -- (621,862
D35 2005)
> Mobile crane manual -- Toronto, Ontario: Construction Safety Association of
Ontario, 1982. -- (621.87 M71 1982)
> National Center for Construction Education and Research (US). -- Mobile
crane operations -- Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson: Prentice-Hall, 2004
2005. -- (621,873 N21)
> American National Standards Institute -- Handling loads suspended from
rotorcraft: safety standard for cableways, cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks,
jacks, and slings. -- New York, NY: ASME, 2007. -- (R 621.862 Am3h 2007)
> American National Standards Institute -- Scrap and material handlers: safety
standard for cableways, cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings.
-- New York, NY: ASME, 2007. -- (R 621.862 Am3a 2007)

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> American Society of Mechanical Engineers. -- Container cranes: safety
standard for cableways, cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings.
- - New York, NY: ASME, 2008. -- (R 621.87 Am3c 2008)
> American Society of Mechanical Engineers. -- Floating cranes and floating
derricks - - New York, NY: ASME, 2004. -- (R 621.87 Am3f 2004)
> American Society of Mechanical Engineers. --Hooks . -- New York, NY: ASME,
2005. -- (R 621.87 Am3h 2005)
> American Society of Mechanical Engineers. -- Jacks. --New York, NY: ASME,
2004. -- (R 621.87 Am3j 2004)
> American Society of Mechanical Engineers. - - Mobile and locomotive
cranes: safety standard for cableways, cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks,
jacks, and slings . -- New York, NY: ASME, 2008. -- (R 621.87 Am3b 2008)
> American Society of Mechanical Engineers. -- Portal, tower, and pedestal
cranes. -- New York, NY: ASME, 2003. -- (R 621.87 Am3p 2003)
> Comesaña Costas, Pablo. -- Assembly and installation of cranes: procedures
manual for the installer of industrial machines and equipment . - Vigo,
Pontevedra, Spain: Own Ideas, 2004. -- (621,873 C73 2004)
>Glover, David. -- Cranes -- London: Franklin Watts, 2007. -- (621,873 G51
2007)
> Heavy equipment operations -- Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice
Hall -- (c2012. 624 H35 2012)
> Menéndez González, Miguel Angel. -- Manual for the training of tower crane
operators -- Ribera de Arriba, Asturias: Construction Labor Foundation of
the Principality of Asturias, 2006. -- (621,873 M52 2006)
> Shapiro, Lawrence K. -- Cranes and derricks - - New York: McGraw-Hill,
2011. --(Sh2 621.87 2011)

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Training Section

1. Attend at the right time and place indicated.

Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version.

3. Use only the materials provided, no type of reference material, notebooks,

Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version.

adversely affect the examination process will be disqualified.

Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version.

1.1. Solve basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction,

1.4. Solve geometry problems with angles.

1.5. Measure with rulers, folding rulers, tapes and callipers.

2. Basic and specialized tackle

2.2. Select and install rigging equipment.

2.3.3. Woven chain (metal mesh).

2.3.4. Synthetic fabric (synthetic web slings).

2.3.5. Round slings (synthetic round slings).

Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version.

2.6. Know about cables:

2.6.1. Breaking strength, working load limit.

2.6.2. Recognition of design, construction, fabric and other manufacturing

2.6.3. Inspection procedures.

2.6.4. Criteria and procedures for replacement.

2.6.5. Capacities and calculation of required line parts.

2.6.6. About maintenance and lubrication.

2.6.7. Relationship between tension and safe workload.

2.7.1. Spreaders (spreaders).

2.7.2. Lifting beams.

2.7.4. Seats, guards, corners.

2.7.5. Shackles, staples, rings, links, swivels and eyebolts (shackles,

2.7.6. Blocks, pulleys, pulleys, hooks and balls.

2.7.7. Cats, rollers, carts and winches.

Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version.

3. Basic Knots and Rope Handling

3.1.1. Loops: Ace of guide (single, sliding, double).

3.1.2. Moorings: Bow tie, lumberjack, cat's paw.

3.1.3. Fastenings: Reef, sheet turn (single and double).

3.1.4. Specials: Barrel Sling, Daisy.

3.2. Know the care of ropes, winding and storage methods.

3.3.Estimate the allowable working loads of different materials and diameters.

4. Equipment operation, handling, transportation and cargo stowage

4.1.Calculation, selection and use of load securing mechanisms (chain

4.2.Know the precautions and methods for stowing and unloading

4.5.Have advanced knowledge of installation and safety when working with

4.8.Read and interpret technical texts in English (including: crane capacity

4.9.Know the characteristics, advantages, limitations and considerations of

Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version. 6

5. Rigging Procedures and Precautions

5.2. Determine the weights of the loads and centers of gravity.

Checked. Refer to the Intranet for the current version.

o Chain and threaded pin type.

o Chain type with smooth pin and pin.

o Anchor type with threaded pin and pin.

o Anchor type with smooth pin and pin

4. To keep the ropes in good condition, it is necessary to clean them with:

o Only with cold water.

o Warm water with detergent.

o Ropes should never be cleaned.

5. Person authorized to stop the operation of a crane in an emergency situation:

or Quantity Surveyor. either Another operator.

o Immediate supervisor. either Anyone.