HOISTING AND RIGGING HAZARDS EXAMINATION TEST SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

HOISTING AND RIGGING HAZARDS
EXAMINATION TEST SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS

◉ What should be used to control loads during lifting?
Answer: Tag lines.


◉ What is the most important step in any rigging operation?
Answer: Determining the weight of the load to be hoisted.


◉ What should you never do with a hoist rope?
Answer: Wrap it around the load.


◉ What should be done before lifting a load?
Answer: Ensure the load is free and all sling legs are taking the load.


◉ What should you wear when handling wire rope?
Answer: Gloves.


◉ What should be done with unused legs of a multi-leg sling?

, Answer: Secure them before lifting.


◉ What should be avoided to prevent impact loading during lifting?
Answer: Sudden jerking.


◉ What should be done if two or more rope eyes are placed over a
hook?
Answer: Use a shackle to prevent the spread of the sling legs.


◉ What should be done to prevent shifting or dislodging of loads
during a lift?
Answer: Rig loads securely and properly balance them.


◉ What should be done before unhooking and unslinging loads?
Answer: Ensure loads are safely landed and properly blocked.


◉ What should you never do under a suspended load?
Answer: Work underneath it.


◉ What is the consequence of forcing the eye of a choker hitch down
towards the load?
Answer: Rope damage.