MILLWRIGHT RIGGING AND HOISTING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
● 1. What is OH&S Adoption of standards regarding all lifting devices?
Answer: · Constructed, inspected, tested, maintained, and operated in
accordance w/ an approved standard
● 1. With OH&S what does a Qualified Worker mean? Answer: ·
Holder of a journeyman's certificate in the crane and hoist operator trade
· Holder of a proficiency certificate in a subtrade of the crane and hoist
operator trade
· An Worker who has
i. Received training and has experience in the safe operation of a crane
i. Workers whose training and experience in the safe operation of a crane
● 1. In OH&S what is a Designated operator? Answer: · Employer or
contractor shall
i. Designated a worker to operate a lifting device
,ii. Ensure worker has been trained
iii. Ensures only the designated worker operates
● 1. In OH&S, when is a worker allowed to operate a crane? Answer: ·
Written proof of training
· Has the written proof readily available at all times
● 1. With OH&S, what are the requirements to operate a travelling
crane/hoist, Tower/mobile crane, and Crane to lift a worker? Answer: ·
Overhead travel crane: 40 hours, classroom, and practical
· Tower/mobile crane: 100 hours, classroom and practical
· Crane to lift worker: 20 hours of classroom, 200 hours of practical
experience
● 1. How often does a crane need to be inspected? Answer: · Before the
crane or lifting device is used at the start of each work shift
● 1. What is a Lattice Boom Crane? Answer: · Trucked in and set up
with another crane - lots of extra costs
,· Main block on the boom section
· Auxiliary line runs off the jib section
· 70 ton to 2300 ton lifting capacity
· Requires extensive groundwork or massive wooden matting
- Luffing jib can extend reach to 350' plus
● What is a Hydraulic Truck Crane? Answer: · Easy to transport -
minimal logistics
· Able to drive on public roads
· 40 ton to 1500 ton lifting capacity
- 125' to 440' lifting radius
● 1. What is a Mobile Construction Crane? Answer: · Vertical tower
allows setup right beside buildings
· Can't lift a lot but has far reach
, - One person can move and set-up - minimal logistics
● What is a rough Terrain Crane and where is it used? Answer: · Used
in construction, oil & gas, mining, wind energy, etc.
· An 'Off Road' crane
- Able to move short distances on public roads
● 1. What is a Boom Truck? Answer: · Mounted on a truck frame
· Operated from a cab or standing
· Possible flat bed for carrying materials
- Smaller lifting capacities
● 1. What is an overhead crane? Answer: · Mobile bridge that moves
along an axis
· Controlled from a cab, pendent or remote
· Double or single bridge
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
● 1. What is OH&S Adoption of standards regarding all lifting devices?
Answer: · Constructed, inspected, tested, maintained, and operated in
accordance w/ an approved standard
● 1. With OH&S what does a Qualified Worker mean? Answer: ·
Holder of a journeyman's certificate in the crane and hoist operator trade
· Holder of a proficiency certificate in a subtrade of the crane and hoist
operator trade
· An Worker who has
i. Received training and has experience in the safe operation of a crane
i. Workers whose training and experience in the safe operation of a crane
● 1. In OH&S what is a Designated operator? Answer: · Employer or
contractor shall
i. Designated a worker to operate a lifting device
,ii. Ensure worker has been trained
iii. Ensures only the designated worker operates
● 1. In OH&S, when is a worker allowed to operate a crane? Answer: ·
Written proof of training
· Has the written proof readily available at all times
● 1. With OH&S, what are the requirements to operate a travelling
crane/hoist, Tower/mobile crane, and Crane to lift a worker? Answer: ·
Overhead travel crane: 40 hours, classroom, and practical
· Tower/mobile crane: 100 hours, classroom and practical
· Crane to lift worker: 20 hours of classroom, 200 hours of practical
experience
● 1. How often does a crane need to be inspected? Answer: · Before the
crane or lifting device is used at the start of each work shift
● 1. What is a Lattice Boom Crane? Answer: · Trucked in and set up
with another crane - lots of extra costs
,· Main block on the boom section
· Auxiliary line runs off the jib section
· 70 ton to 2300 ton lifting capacity
· Requires extensive groundwork or massive wooden matting
- Luffing jib can extend reach to 350' plus
● What is a Hydraulic Truck Crane? Answer: · Easy to transport -
minimal logistics
· Able to drive on public roads
· 40 ton to 1500 ton lifting capacity
- 125' to 440' lifting radius
● 1. What is a Mobile Construction Crane? Answer: · Vertical tower
allows setup right beside buildings
· Can't lift a lot but has far reach
, - One person can move and set-up - minimal logistics
● What is a rough Terrain Crane and where is it used? Answer: · Used
in construction, oil & gas, mining, wind energy, etc.
· An 'Off Road' crane
- Able to move short distances on public roads
● 1. What is a Boom Truck? Answer: · Mounted on a truck frame
· Operated from a cab or standing
· Possible flat bed for carrying materials
- Smaller lifting capacities
● 1. What is an overhead crane? Answer: · Mobile bridge that moves
along an axis
· Controlled from a cab, pendent or remote
· Double or single bridge
