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Connecticut (CT) Hoisting Equipment Operator Exam –
100 Questions & Answers
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Covers: OSHA 1926.1400, CT-specific licensing, hand signals, equipment safety,
inspection procedures, and crane operation
Updated: 2025 Edition | 💯 Includes Answer Key
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✅ SECTION 1: OSHA & GENERAL SAFETY (Q1–Q25)
1. What OSHA standard governs crane operations in construction?
A. 1910.120
B. 1926.1400
C. 1915.100
D. 1926.600
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Answer: B
2. W
hich of the following PPE is required when operating hoisting
equipment?
A. Respirator
B. Gloves only
C. Hard hat, safety glasses, and boots
D. None if inside the cab
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Answer: C
3. H
ow close can you legally operate equipment to a 50kV power line without
precautions?
A. 5 ft
B. 10 ft
C. 20 ft
, . No minimum required
D
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Answer: B
4. Before each shift, operators must inspect the equipment for:
A. Paint chips
B. Load chart location
C. Mechanical defects and safety systems
D. OSHA posters
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Answer: C
5. The term “rated load” means:
A. The average weight lifted
B. Manufacturer’s maximum lifting capacity
C. Weight on the tires
D. Wind rating
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Answer: B
6. How should an operator verify equipment stability on a slope?
A. Use an inclinometer and leveling device
B. Estimate by eye
C. Ask a coworker
D. Only check if over 20°
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Answer: A
7. When should you perform a full load test?
A. Every shift
B. Every month
C. When equipment is new or altered
D. During bad weather
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Answer: C
8. Wearing a seatbelt in hoisting equipment is:
A. Optional
B. Required only on highways
C. Mandatory under OSHA
D. Recommended in rain
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Answer: C
9. Lifting near trenches requires caution because of:
A. Electrocution risk
B. Vibration and collapse potential
C. Faster wind speeds
D. Noise complaints
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Answer: B
Connecticut (CT) Hoisting Equipment Operator Exam –
100 Questions & Answers
✅
Covers: OSHA 1926.1400, CT-specific licensing, hand signals, equipment safety,
inspection procedures, and crane operation
Updated: 2025 Edition | 💯 Includes Answer Key
📅
✅ SECTION 1: OSHA & GENERAL SAFETY (Q1–Q25)
1. What OSHA standard governs crane operations in construction?
A. 1910.120
B. 1926.1400
C. 1915.100
D. 1926.600
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Answer: B
2. W
hich of the following PPE is required when operating hoisting
equipment?
A. Respirator
B. Gloves only
C. Hard hat, safety glasses, and boots
D. None if inside the cab
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Answer: C
3. H
ow close can you legally operate equipment to a 50kV power line without
precautions?
A. 5 ft
B. 10 ft
C. 20 ft
, . No minimum required
D
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Answer: B
4. Before each shift, operators must inspect the equipment for:
A. Paint chips
B. Load chart location
C. Mechanical defects and safety systems
D. OSHA posters
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Answer: C
5. The term “rated load” means:
A. The average weight lifted
B. Manufacturer’s maximum lifting capacity
C. Weight on the tires
D. Wind rating
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Answer: B
6. How should an operator verify equipment stability on a slope?
A. Use an inclinometer and leveling device
B. Estimate by eye
C. Ask a coworker
D. Only check if over 20°
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Answer: A
7. When should you perform a full load test?
A. Every shift
B. Every month
C. When equipment is new or altered
D. During bad weather
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Answer: C
8. Wearing a seatbelt in hoisting equipment is:
A. Optional
B. Required only on highways
C. Mandatory under OSHA
D. Recommended in rain
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Answer: C
9. Lifting near trenches requires caution because of:
A. Electrocution risk
B. Vibration and collapse potential
C. Faster wind speeds
D. Noise complaints
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Answer: B
