QUIZZES – HOIST, LIFT AND BEAR

1. If exactly the same load is to be hoisted, will the slings of a hoisting beam be burdened
less than the slings of a four-leg sling?
a. yes
b. no, to the contrary
c. no, the burden is the same

2. How would you describe hoisting tools?

a. the component parts of a hoisting crane
b. changeable accessory parts that are used during hoisting
c. simple tools that are used for simplifying the assembly and disassembly of accessory parts

3. Which accessory can be used for lifting concrete blocks?

a. Magnet
b. suctions cups
c. tongs

4. What is a hoisting tool?

a. a sling
b. a tension belt
c. a harness belt

5. What is the spreading angle between two slings of a ´composition´?

a. 90 °
b. minimum 120 °
c. maximum 120 °
6. What information is available on a chain, or on a metal plate attached to the chain?
a. the total length and the permissible load
b. the maximum permissible load
c. the total length of the chain

7. Under what circumstances is a hoisting yoke always used?

a. for very heavy loads
b. for very voluminous loads
c. if there is little room above the load

8. What measures, amongst others, must the employer take when heavy loads are to be
lifted manually?
a. plan regular resting periods
b. always have the load moved by two or more persons
c. provide training on good lifting techniques

9. When do steel cables have to be replaced?

a. when they are older than 3 years
b. when several steel wires of the braiding are broken over a greater length
c. when one wire is broken at one location

10. What is a tackle?

a. hoisting equipment that is mounted on a vehicle
b. hoisting equipment that is operated manually (without an external energy source or
motor)
c. hoisting equipment that has a maximum hoisting range of 2 metres

11. How often do tackles have to be inspected by an expert?

a. Annually
b. every 2 years
c. every 5 years
12. What is important if one wishes to prevent rusting of cables?
a. that the cables are stored in well-ventilated and dry rooms
b. that they are stored in dry and hermetically sealed cabinets
c. that the chains have been properly greased or lubricated before storage

13. What is an important risk when using tackles?

a. the heavy physical effort to which the operator is exposed
b. hitting persons with the load
c. breaking of the suspension or attachment point

14. What is the correct posture when lifting loads manually?

a. a straight back and straight knees
b. a straight back and bent knees
c. a bent back and bent knees

15. Which of the following statements conforms to the correct use of a chain?
a. when a chain is lengthened, then the permissible load must be halved
b. a chain may never be lengthened
c. the connecting link that is used for the lengthening of a chain must be exactly as strong as
the chain itself

16. What does counterbalanced mean?

a. A balance for measuring weights
b. A weight that can be lifted by the forklift
c. A force that acts on the forklift
d. A weight that balances another weight

17. What is meant by dynamic stability?

a. Dynamic stability means maintaining the load´s balance
b. Dynamic stability refers to the forces that result when the vehicle and load are moving
c. Dynamic stability refers to the forces acting on a forklift (such as gravity. when it is not
moving
d. Dynamic stability means that the stability triangle is in motion
 18. Whilst conducting a routine pre-operational check of the forklift, what action
should you take if the data plate is missing or unreadable?
a. Commence working and address the issue later
b. Make a note of it
c. Report it to your supervisor and place a warning notice on the forklift indicating that the
forklift must not be used until the data plate is restored
d. Check the data plate of an identical forklift for information on the load capacity

19. When driving a loaded forklift on a flat surface, what is the ideal height for the
load and fork arms?
a. The load and forks should be at approximately axle height or at a reasonable minimum
distance from the operating surface
b. One meter from the ground
c. Low enough so that you can see pedestrians over the load
d. The height depends on the type of load being carried

20. When should a forklift operator conduct a workplace hazard identification

check?
a. At the start of his/her shift
b. At the end of his/her shift
c. After he/she shifts a load
d. Before commencing operation of the forklift