NM GS24 STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION
EXAM 2026 FULL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ which of the following are common potential hazards that result
in fatalities during steel erection accidents? Answer: being struck by
an object while working under a load
walking on unsecured decking
being struck while landing a load or making a connection
◉ You are performing a steel erection activity. Which of the
following is a safety precaution you can take to reduce your risk of
injury? Answer: avoid walking on any unsecured beams or joists
ensure fall protection systems are properly installed
◉ Before proceeding with steel erection, the anchor bolt repairs,
replacements and modifications must be completed with the
approval of the _______. Answer: project structural engineer
◉ who is responsible for making sure there are adequate access
roads into and through the site for the safe delivery and movement
of derricks, cranes, trucks, and other equipment and materials?
Answer: the controlling contractor
, ◉ The _______ must ensure that site layout requirements like the
means and methods for pedestrian and vehicular control are
provided and maintained before any steel erection activity is
performed. Answer: controlling contractor
◉ All hoisting operations must be pre-planned to ensure which of
the following? Answer: routes used for hoisting loads do not require
employees to work directly below a suspended load
◉ The most common cause of fatalities associated with steel
erection is: Answer: improper use of fall protection ??
◉ Before each shift, cranes used in steel erection activities must be
inspected by a/ an Answer: competent person
◉ which of these items must be checked during a visual inspection
of the crane? Answer: control and drive mechanisms
safety devices
hooks and latches
hoisting equipment
EXAM 2026 FULL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ which of the following are common potential hazards that result
in fatalities during steel erection accidents? Answer: being struck by
an object while working under a load
walking on unsecured decking
being struck while landing a load or making a connection
◉ You are performing a steel erection activity. Which of the
following is a safety precaution you can take to reduce your risk of
injury? Answer: avoid walking on any unsecured beams or joists
ensure fall protection systems are properly installed
◉ Before proceeding with steel erection, the anchor bolt repairs,
replacements and modifications must be completed with the
approval of the _______. Answer: project structural engineer
◉ who is responsible for making sure there are adequate access
roads into and through the site for the safe delivery and movement
of derricks, cranes, trucks, and other equipment and materials?
Answer: the controlling contractor
, ◉ The _______ must ensure that site layout requirements like the
means and methods for pedestrian and vehicular control are
provided and maintained before any steel erection activity is
performed. Answer: controlling contractor
◉ All hoisting operations must be pre-planned to ensure which of
the following? Answer: routes used for hoisting loads do not require
employees to work directly below a suspended load
◉ The most common cause of fatalities associated with steel
erection is: Answer: improper use of fall protection ??
◉ Before each shift, cranes used in steel erection activities must be
inspected by a/ an Answer: competent person
◉ which of these items must be checked during a visual inspection
of the crane? Answer: control and drive mechanisms
safety devices
hooks and latches
hoisting equipment
