1B HOISTING PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
manufacturer's specification - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅all hoisting machinery shall be operated in
accordance with the:
inoperable and secure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅maintenance repair and refueling shall be done when
the machine is:
daily - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅visual inspection shall be made ___________ of wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and other parts subject to wear on all hoisting machinery to
ensure against development of unsafe conditions
2 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅factory of safety. all parts of the crane and supports shall be designed,
maintained, and constructed to withstand all stresses resulting from intended use with a safety factor of
not less than:
exceed - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅wind speed must not _________ manufacturer's recommendations for
continued work operations.
chocked or blocked - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when the pile driver is not in use, the hammer shall be
____________ in the leads or lowered to the ground
determine load weight before attempting any lift - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the single most important
precaution in rigging and hoisting is to:
defective components, failure to destroy defective components, using unsafe equipment, hazardous
wind conditions, hazardous weather conditions, electrical contact, hoist line not plumb - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅common hoisting and rigging hazards include:
use a shackle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅whenever 2 or more rigging ropes or straps are to be placed over
a hook
A) rig loads to prevent any parts from shifting or dislodging during the lift
, B) keep the load under control at all times with taglines
C) never wrap the hoist rope around the load
D) the load line should be brought over the load's center of gravity before the lift is started
E) make sure that everyone stands clear when loads are being lifted, lowered, and freed of slings
**CORRECT ANSWER**
F) all the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when rigging, lifting and landing loads:
Mass. Dept. of Public Safety within one hour - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅in the event of death occurring in
which hoist equipment is involved, who must be notified
more than 500lbs.; higher than 10 feet; bucket can handle more thand 1/4 yard of materials - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅according to chapter 146 what type of equipment requires a license to operate
wheel or track excavating equipment including all 2B & 2C equipment - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅what
type of equipment can your run with a 2A License
a valid drivers license, DOT medical card, and appropriate hoisting license. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅what
must you be in possession of when your are operating a crane in Massachusetts
Daily, Monthly (documented), and annually (Third Party) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅how often does the
operator inspect his equipment?
Four - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅at a minimum, how many positions must be on every load chart
Never saddle a dead hours, clips aligned, proper spacing, proper torque. NOTE: even following the
above, wire rope clips are not approved for overhead lifting. NOTE** this question uses a picture of 3
views - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅how do you make up an end connection with wire rope clips?
osha criteria, grade 8 or 80 or higher can be used for overhead lifting - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅chain
slings are allowed as long as they comply with what
manufacturer's specification - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅all hoisting machinery shall be operated in
accordance with the:
inoperable and secure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅maintenance repair and refueling shall be done when
the machine is:
daily - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅visual inspection shall be made ___________ of wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and other parts subject to wear on all hoisting machinery to
ensure against development of unsafe conditions
2 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅factory of safety. all parts of the crane and supports shall be designed,
maintained, and constructed to withstand all stresses resulting from intended use with a safety factor of
not less than:
exceed - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅wind speed must not _________ manufacturer's recommendations for
continued work operations.
chocked or blocked - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when the pile driver is not in use, the hammer shall be
____________ in the leads or lowered to the ground
determine load weight before attempting any lift - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the single most important
precaution in rigging and hoisting is to:
defective components, failure to destroy defective components, using unsafe equipment, hazardous
wind conditions, hazardous weather conditions, electrical contact, hoist line not plumb - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅common hoisting and rigging hazards include:
use a shackle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅whenever 2 or more rigging ropes or straps are to be placed over
a hook
A) rig loads to prevent any parts from shifting or dislodging during the lift
, B) keep the load under control at all times with taglines
C) never wrap the hoist rope around the load
D) the load line should be brought over the load's center of gravity before the lift is started
E) make sure that everyone stands clear when loads are being lifted, lowered, and freed of slings
**CORRECT ANSWER**
F) all the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when rigging, lifting and landing loads:
Mass. Dept. of Public Safety within one hour - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅in the event of death occurring in
which hoist equipment is involved, who must be notified
more than 500lbs.; higher than 10 feet; bucket can handle more thand 1/4 yard of materials - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅according to chapter 146 what type of equipment requires a license to operate
wheel or track excavating equipment including all 2B & 2C equipment - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅what
type of equipment can your run with a 2A License
a valid drivers license, DOT medical card, and appropriate hoisting license. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅what
must you be in possession of when your are operating a crane in Massachusetts
Daily, Monthly (documented), and annually (Third Party) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅how often does the
operator inspect his equipment?
Four - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅at a minimum, how many positions must be on every load chart
Never saddle a dead hours, clips aligned, proper spacing, proper torque. NOTE: even following the
above, wire rope clips are not approved for overhead lifting. NOTE** this question uses a picture of 3
views - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅how do you make up an end connection with wire rope clips?
osha criteria, grade 8 or 80 or higher can be used for overhead lifting - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅chain
slings are allowed as long as they comply with what
