HOISTING AND RIGGING HAZARDS
EXAMPREP CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ What types of below-the-hook lifting devices are mentioned?
Answer: Structural and Mechanical Lifting Devices, Vacuum Lifting
Devices, Close Proximity Operated Lifting Magnets, Remotely
Operated Lifting Magnets, Scrap and Material-Handling Grapples.
◉ What must be included in the identification of new lifting devices?
Answer: Manufacturer's name and address, serial number, lifter
weight, rated load, and duty cycle.
◉ What is the inspection requirement for every lift of below-the-
hook devices?
Answer: Inspect for any indication of damage, including the surface
of the load for debris and condition of controls.
◉ What is the frequent inspection interval for heavy service?
Answer: Weekly to monthly.
, ◉ What should be checked for vacuum lifting devices during
inspection?
Answer: Vacuum generator output, vacuum pad seal rings, vacuum
lines for leakage, and the vacuum reservoir for leaks.
◉ What should operators ensure before lifting with below-the-hook
devices?
Answer: That lifter ropes or chains are NOT kinked and that multiple
part lines are NOT twisted.
◉ What should be avoided when using below-the-hook lifting
devices?
Answer: Side pulls or sliding the load unless specifically authorized
by a qualified person.
◉ What is the removal criterion related to jack housing?
Answer: Damaged jack housing.
◉ What is the periodic inspection requirement for jacks?
Answer: A complete inspection shall be conducted at least once a
year.
◉ What is the frequent inspection requirement for jacks?
EXAMPREP CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ What types of below-the-hook lifting devices are mentioned?
Answer: Structural and Mechanical Lifting Devices, Vacuum Lifting
Devices, Close Proximity Operated Lifting Magnets, Remotely
Operated Lifting Magnets, Scrap and Material-Handling Grapples.
◉ What must be included in the identification of new lifting devices?
Answer: Manufacturer's name and address, serial number, lifter
weight, rated load, and duty cycle.
◉ What is the inspection requirement for every lift of below-the-
hook devices?
Answer: Inspect for any indication of damage, including the surface
of the load for debris and condition of controls.
◉ What is the frequent inspection interval for heavy service?
Answer: Weekly to monthly.
, ◉ What should be checked for vacuum lifting devices during
inspection?
Answer: Vacuum generator output, vacuum pad seal rings, vacuum
lines for leakage, and the vacuum reservoir for leaks.
◉ What should operators ensure before lifting with below-the-hook
devices?
Answer: That lifter ropes or chains are NOT kinked and that multiple
part lines are NOT twisted.
◉ What should be avoided when using below-the-hook lifting
devices?
Answer: Side pulls or sliding the load unless specifically authorized
by a qualified person.
◉ What is the removal criterion related to jack housing?
Answer: Damaged jack housing.
◉ What is the periodic inspection requirement for jacks?
Answer: A complete inspection shall be conducted at least once a
year.
◉ What is the frequent inspection requirement for jacks?
