Lifting Inspector Multiple Choice Questions
1) You are using a wheelbarrow to move a heavy load. Is this manual handling?
A. No, because the wheelbarrow is carrying the load
B. Only if the load slips off the wheelbarrow
C. Yes, you are still manual handling the load (Correct Answer)
D. Only if the wheelbarrow has a flat tyre
2) If you have to twist or turn your body when you lift and place a load, it means:
A. the weight you can lift safely is less than usual (Correct Answer)
B. the weight you can lift safely is more than usual
C. nothing, you can lift the same weight as usual
D. you must wear a back brace
3) You have to move a load while you are sitting, not standing. How much can you lift safely?
A. Less than usual (Correct Answer)
B. The usual amount
C. Twice the usual amount
D. Three times the usual amount
4) You have to carry a load down a steep slope. What should you do?
A. Walk backwards down the slope to improve your balance
B. Carry the load on your shoulders
C. Assess whether you can still carry the load safely (Correct Answer)
D. Run down the slope to finish quickly
5) You need to move a load that is heavier on one side than the other. How should you pick it up?
A. With the heavy side towards you (Correct Answer)
B. With the heavy side away from you
C. With the heavy side on your strong arm
D. With the heavy side on your weak arm
6) You have to lift a heavy load. What must your employer do?
A. Make sure your supervisor is there to advise while you lift
B. Do a risk assessment of the task (Correct Answer)
C. Nothing, it is part of your job to lift loads
D. Watch you while you lift the load
7) You need to lift a load from the floor. You should stand with your:
A. feet together, legs straight
B. feet together, knees bent
C. feet slightly apart, knees bent (Correct Answer)
D. feet wide apart, legs straight
8) If you wear a back support belt:
A. you can lift any load without being injured
B. you can safely lift more than usual
C. you could face the same risk of injury as not wearing one (Correct Answer)
D. it will crush your backbone and damage it
9) To lift a load safely, you need to think about:
A. its size and condition
B. its weight
C. whether it has handholds
D. all of the other answers
10) You are using a trolley to move a heavy load. The trolley loses a wheel. You still have a long way to go. What should you do?
A. Carry the load the rest of the way
B. Ask someone to help you pull the trolley the rest of the way
C. Drag the trolley on your own for the rest of the way
D. Find another way to move the load
11) What is Manual Handling?
A. Handling a man
B. Handling a phone
C. Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying
12) What can you use when lifting a heavy object?
A. A man
B. A chair
C. A trolley
13) How would you lift a box safely?
A. Bend over and pick it up keeping you’re back slouched over
B. Get close, bend down and pick up keeping back straight
C. Just pick it up quickly
14) How do we prevent a load from falling?
A. Distribute the wight evenly
B. Keep stacking it up until you cant hold it anymore
C. Tie it with string
15) How many boxes can one hold at the one time?
A. As many as you can
B. One or two
C. Should be able to see over your load
16) Where should a load you are carrying be positioned?
A. At waist level (Correct Answer)
B. Shoulder level
C. Feet level
Correct
17) In a hurry, what speed is the safest way to move a heavy load?
A. Fast
B. Quickly
C. Walking speed
18) What is the correct procedure to lift a heavy object?
A. straight back bent knees
B. bent back straight knees
C. no legs no hands
D. with your toes
19) 50kg is the heaviest you can lift alone
A. True
B. False (Correct Answer)
20) Women can lift more than men
A. True
B. False
21) Where is the place you can hold most weight?
A. on your head
B. at chest height
C. above your head
D. knuckle height (Correct Answer)
22) True or False? Under ideal conditions, the ISO standard suggests that men can lift a maximum of 25kg/lift.
A. True
B. False
23) True or False? Under ideal conditions, the ISO standard suggests that women can lift a maximum of 5kg/lift.
A. True
B. False (Correct Answer)
24) In the UK, the broad duties of an employer are laid down in which act?
A. Section 2 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
B. Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act
C. Section 2 of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
D. Section 2 of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
25) Fine Tolerance Chain is intended for use in which application?
A. Load chain for a lifting device (Correct Answer)
B. Chain sling
C. Load chain or chain sling
D. None of the above
26) If a wire rope is designated 6×19 what is the strand construction most likely to be?
A. Warrington
B. Filler
C. Seale (Correct Answer)
D. Combined Parallel Lay
27) An izod test is to determine what attribute in a given material?
A. Toughness
B. Ductility
C. Tensile strength
D. Plasticity
28) Which NDT method uses electromagnetic induction to find defects in a given material?
A. Eddy Current Method (Correct Answer)
B. Magnetic Particle Method
C. Dye Penetrant Method
D. Radiographic Method
29) Under current UK legislation, the maximum period between examinations of lifting equipment (other than accessories) when another written scheme is not in place is?
A. 12 months (Correct Answer)
B. 6 months
C. Monthly
D. Before each use
30) The API (American Petroleum Institute) recommended practice for offshore pedestal crane operation, inspection and rigging is called what?
A. API RP 2D
B. API RP 8B
C. API RP 9A
D. API RP 4A
31) In wire rope, the purpose of a ‘filler wire’ is to do what?
A. To strengthen the rope
B. To keep the rope from unwinding when under load
C. To increase flexibility
D. To keep other wires in the strand in place (Correct Answer)
32) According to BS EN 818 what is the Factor Of Safety given currently to wire rope?
A. 2:1
B. 4:1 (Correct Answer)
C. 5:1
D. 7:1
33) In a roundsling, the load should be carried by?
A. The outer cover
B. The core
C. Shared between the cover and the core
D. None of the above
34) The WLL of a multi-legged sling is rated with a maximum load for use at?
A. Only at 90°
B. Only at 120°
C. Only at 0°
D. At any angle the user requires within the permitted range (Correct Answer)
35) An eyebolt with link to BS 4278 can be used at the load stated up to a specific angle from the axis of the shank. The specified angle is?
A. 15°
B. 20°
C. 25°
D. 70°
36) The forging process of increasing sectional thickness is called what?
A. Upsetting (Correct Answer)
B. Swaging
C. Fullering
D. Compounding
37) The European Machinery Directive permits which type of chain for lifting?
A. Long link chain
B. Short link chain (Correct Answer)
C. Extra-long link chain
D. All of the above
38) The most common hardness test used for lifting equipment is called what?
A. Rockwell
B. Brinell
C. Isombard
D. Vickers
39) Disconnect the safety chains from the dolly prior to lifting the dolly to the tractor/trailer
A Two
B one
C three
D four
40) Using the “8 Keys of Lifting and Lowering” use handles to lift and position the dolly
A one
B four
C two
D three
41) Three → Disconnect the safety chains from the dolly prior to lifting the dolly to the tractor/trailer
A true
B false
42) Four → Disconnect the safety chains from the dolly prior to lifting the dolly to the tractor/trailer
A true
B false
43) When Operating a Crane, which of the following is not necessary to take into consideration?
A. Soil Conditions
B. Time of Day (Your Answer)
C. Proximity to Power Lines
D. Load Chart Specifications
44) If powerlines are struck or an electrical arch occurs and connects to the crane what is the first procedure?
A. Jump out of the cab with both feet together and hop away until at a safe distance
B. Attempt to back away from the power lines
C. Alert all near bye personnel of the hazard (Correct Answer)
D. Call the utility company to have power lines shut off
45) When taking tests which answer is almost always right when you select it?
A. Not this one
B. Not this one either
C. or this one
D. all of the above
46) How often are cranes required to pass a general inspection?
A. Before the first use only
B. Quarterly
C. Monthly
D. Before each day of use (Correct Answer)
47) Are Grommets and turn back eyes allowed on our cranes?
A. YES
B. NO (Correct Answer)
48) Desiganted Operators must: (check all that apply)
A. Be qualified to operate the equipment.
B. Be trained in the use of the “On The Spot Lift Plan” (Company form 584LP)
C. “Have a basic knowledge of crane inspection to be aware of any problems in the crane structure, hoisting assembly or drive train.”
D. Understand the Crane Capacity Charts.
E. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls/power system.
49) What is the maximum life for a cable pendant in lift crane service?
A. 2 years
B. 1 year
C. 10 Years (Correct Answer)
D. 5 years
50) When deciding which boom to use on a project you should always choose:
A. The longest boom possible
B. The heaviest boom
C. The shortest boom possible (Correct Answer)
D. None of the Above
51) Which of the following conditions would require a hoisting wire rope to be removed from service?
A. 6 Random broken wires in one lay
B. Kinking
C. Heat Damage
D. Bird Caging
E. All of the above (Correct Answer)
52) How many people are allowed to communicate with the crane at one time?
A. 1 (Correct Answer)
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
53) When can a crane be operated outside of its capacity?
A. Only if the rigging can handle it
B. Never (Correct Answer)
C. If the operator has experience and knowledge the crane can handle the load.
D. If your foreman approves it
54) What is considered a “Critical Lift”?
A. “Any lift of 100,000 pounds or more.”
B. A lift that requires multiple cranes
C. A lift that exceeds 85% of the crane’s capacity
D. A lift that exceeds 50% of the crane’s capacity
E. “A,B, and C” (Correct Answer)
55) Who is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of cranes?
A. Job Superintendant
B. Sponsor
C. Project Manager
D. Safety Sponsor
E. Crane Operator (Correct Answer)
56) When are we required to use an “On the Spot Lift Plan” (Pick the best answer)
A. On critical picks
B. “Every pick needs to be tied to a “”On the Spot Lift Plan””” (Correct Answer)
C. Special picks
D. Unplanned picks
57) Company Policy does not allow cranes to operate within _______ feet of power lines.
A. 10 (Correct Answer)
B. 25
C. 50
D. 100
58) S.W.L.L. is an acronym that means:
A. Slower While Light Lifting
B. Safe Working Load Limit (Correct Answer)
C. Small Weight Lifting Limit
D. Secure Whole Lattice Length
59) Synthetic Nylon slings are allowed for what type of lifts:
A. None
B. Lighter lifts
C. Pipes and Scaffolding
D. As a last resort with your Job Supts. approval. (Correct Answer)