Which items are listed as checks during a wire rope inspection?

• A. Corrosion
• B. Crushed strands
• C. Bird caging
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Wire rope inspections look for damage types that can weaken strength, and corrosion, crushed strands, and bird caging are all common defects you’d check for. Corrosion shows up as rust or pitting on the rope surface and can corrode the metal, reducing its load-carrying capacity. Crushed strands occur when the rope has been pinched or bent too tightly or under excessive compression, which flattens and weakens the strands and reduces diameter. Bird caging happens when the rope’s inner strands start to spread and protrude outward, creating a cage-like appearance that signals core or wire failure. Because each of these conditions directly affects safety, a proper inspection includes checking for all of them. Therefore, every item listed is something inspectors look for.