HOISTING AND RIGGING HAZARDS EXAM
SCRIPT FINAL PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
◉ What should be done to ensure the load applied to the hook is
safe?
Answer: The load should be centered in the base of the hook.
◉ What is the choker hitch rating for synthetic round slings?
Answer: 80% of the vertical hitch rating, unless otherwise specified.
◉ What should you do if the expected load on a sling exceeds 80% of
its rated load?
Answer: Consult the manufacturer or a qualified person.
◉ Can polyester roundslings be used to support suspended
personnel platforms?
Answer: No, they shall NOT be used for that purpose.
◉ What is the minimum D/d ratio for alloy chain slings?
Answer: 6/1
,◉ What is the minimum D/d ratio for wire rope slings with a
mechanical splice?
Answer: 25/1
◉ What is the load angle factor for a horizontal sling angle of 90°?
Answer: 1.000
◉ What is the load angle factor for a horizontal sling angle of 30°?
Answer: 2.000
◉ What is the maximum horizontal sling angle for slings?
Answer: 30°, except as recommended by the manufacturer or a
qualified person.
◉ What types of rigging hardware are included in rigging hardware?
Answer: Shackles, turnbuckles, eyebolts, eye nuts, swivel hoist rings,
wire rope clips, wedge sockets, links, rings, swivels, rigging blocks,
and detachable load-indicating devices.
◉ What is the design factor for shackles up to 150 tons?
Answer: 5
, ◉ What is the minimum termination efficiency for wire rope clips
and wedge sockets?
Answer: 80%
◉ What should be included in the identification requirements for
shackles?
Answer: Name or trademark of manufacturer, rated load, and size.
◉ What is the general inspection requirement for rigging hardware?
Answer: A visual inspection shall be performed before each shift and
during use.
◉ What are some signs of rigging hardware that should be
inspected?
Answer: Missing or illegible ID, heat damage, excessive pitting,
distortion, nicks or gouges, thread damage, and visible damage.
◉ What should be avoided to prevent damage to rigging hardware?
Answer: Contact with sharp edges or obstructions and shock
loading.
◉ What is the correct way to use shackles?
Answer: Pin threads must be fully engaged, and load should be
centered on the bow.
SCRIPT FINAL PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
◉ What should be done to ensure the load applied to the hook is
safe?
Answer: The load should be centered in the base of the hook.
◉ What is the choker hitch rating for synthetic round slings?
Answer: 80% of the vertical hitch rating, unless otherwise specified.
◉ What should you do if the expected load on a sling exceeds 80% of
its rated load?
Answer: Consult the manufacturer or a qualified person.
◉ Can polyester roundslings be used to support suspended
personnel platforms?
Answer: No, they shall NOT be used for that purpose.
◉ What is the minimum D/d ratio for alloy chain slings?
Answer: 6/1
,◉ What is the minimum D/d ratio for wire rope slings with a
mechanical splice?
Answer: 25/1
◉ What is the load angle factor for a horizontal sling angle of 90°?
Answer: 1.000
◉ What is the load angle factor for a horizontal sling angle of 30°?
Answer: 2.000
◉ What is the maximum horizontal sling angle for slings?
Answer: 30°, except as recommended by the manufacturer or a
qualified person.
◉ What types of rigging hardware are included in rigging hardware?
Answer: Shackles, turnbuckles, eyebolts, eye nuts, swivel hoist rings,
wire rope clips, wedge sockets, links, rings, swivels, rigging blocks,
and detachable load-indicating devices.
◉ What is the design factor for shackles up to 150 tons?
Answer: 5
, ◉ What is the minimum termination efficiency for wire rope clips
and wedge sockets?
Answer: 80%
◉ What should be included in the identification requirements for
shackles?
Answer: Name or trademark of manufacturer, rated load, and size.
◉ What is the general inspection requirement for rigging hardware?
Answer: A visual inspection shall be performed before each shift and
during use.
◉ What are some signs of rigging hardware that should be
inspected?
Answer: Missing or illegible ID, heat damage, excessive pitting,
distortion, nicks or gouges, thread damage, and visible damage.
◉ What should be avoided to prevent damage to rigging hardware?
Answer: Contact with sharp edges or obstructions and shock
loading.
◉ What is the correct way to use shackles?
Answer: Pin threads must be fully engaged, and load should be
centered on the bow.
