OSHA 500 PRACTICE TEST PAPER 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ materials handling aparatus in rigging (3). Answer: wire ropes
chains
synthetic (web) slings
◍ inspections (how often and by whom). Answer: prior to each use by a
competent person
◍ rigging restrictions for wire rope. Answer: less than 10% broken wires
in 8 diameter
◍ requirements for special custom-designed accessories in relation to
safe working loads for rigging (2). Answer: proof test of 125%
safe load marked
◍ 4 causes of crane accidents. Answer: instability
no communication
no training
inadequate maintenance/ inspections
,◍ when and by whom must crane inspections be performed
(5). Answer: modified: qualified person
post-assembly: qualified person
Annual: qualified
shift: competent
monthly: competent
◍ If the ability to transmit signals between crane operator and signal
person is interrupted what happens. Answer: work is stopped until signal
resumes
◍ How are workers prevented from entering and area where they may
be struck/crushed by a crane's rotating superstructure? (4). Answer:
training
maintain barriers/control lines
signage
mark equipment
◍ minimum clearance for power lines. Answer: <50 kV: 10 '
50kV - 200 kV : 15'
200 kV - 350 kV: 20'
350 kV - 500 Kv : 25'
, unknown: 20 kV
◍ Who needs proper certifications, qualifications, training when
working around cranes (4). Answer: 1. signal spotter
2. crane operator
3. rigger
4. maintenance/repair
◍ 5 motor vehicle, mechanized equipment, marine operations hazards.
Answer: unexpected/confusing situations
obstructions
diverted attention
exposed workers
improper temporary traffic control set-up
◍ frequent PIT accidents (7). Answer: tip over
struck by PIT
struck by falling load
falling off truck
driving off loading dock
improper maintenance
driver losing control
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ materials handling aparatus in rigging (3). Answer: wire ropes
chains
synthetic (web) slings
◍ inspections (how often and by whom). Answer: prior to each use by a
competent person
◍ rigging restrictions for wire rope. Answer: less than 10% broken wires
in 8 diameter
◍ requirements for special custom-designed accessories in relation to
safe working loads for rigging (2). Answer: proof test of 125%
safe load marked
◍ 4 causes of crane accidents. Answer: instability
no communication
no training
inadequate maintenance/ inspections
,◍ when and by whom must crane inspections be performed
(5). Answer: modified: qualified person
post-assembly: qualified person
Annual: qualified
shift: competent
monthly: competent
◍ If the ability to transmit signals between crane operator and signal
person is interrupted what happens. Answer: work is stopped until signal
resumes
◍ How are workers prevented from entering and area where they may
be struck/crushed by a crane's rotating superstructure? (4). Answer:
training
maintain barriers/control lines
signage
mark equipment
◍ minimum clearance for power lines. Answer: <50 kV: 10 '
50kV - 200 kV : 15'
200 kV - 350 kV: 20'
350 kV - 500 Kv : 25'
, unknown: 20 kV
◍ Who needs proper certifications, qualifications, training when
working around cranes (4). Answer: 1. signal spotter
2. crane operator
3. rigger
4. maintenance/repair
◍ 5 motor vehicle, mechanized equipment, marine operations hazards.
Answer: unexpected/confusing situations
obstructions
diverted attention
exposed workers
improper temporary traffic control set-up
◍ frequent PIT accidents (7). Answer: tip over
struck by PIT
struck by falling load
falling off truck
driving off loading dock
improper maintenance
driver losing control
