2a Hoisting license Exam questions
with Correct Answers
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - -It connects the car
body to the tracks
-Who is responisble for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it - -The
equipment operator
-What is the prefered sling angle - -60*
-The top of the spoil pile is called - -The crown
-A four footbdeep trench requires an additional ladder for each _ of open
trench - -25ft
-Materials mist be kept back from the edge of the trenxh a minimum of - -
Two feet
-When can inspector revoke a hoistinf licence - -Failure to pay excise tax
-Who developed the ma crane hand signals - -Ansi / asme
-Dot stands for - -Department of transportion
-When do you do your walk around of the equpiment - -Before you start it
-In the one to one sloping ratio what does the 2nd one represent - -Depth or
verticle rise
-On a track machine the gears should be where - -In the rear
-When load leveling when do you deploy your stablizers - -Before you make
the lift
-When backfilling an excavation you should use a - -Small lift , shade the
ditch
-In the state of MA what criteria require a hoisting license - -More than
500lbs
Height greater than 10ft
Bucket bigger than 1/4 yard
, -What tyoe of saftey system isnused on de-energized circuts - -Lockout tag
out total de energization
-In what time should you contact departmant of public safety if a death
occurs - -Withen one hour
-How many lbs in 1 ton - -2000
-All welding and cutting on hoistinf equipment shall be done in accoradance
with the requirments of what - -Aws Asme codes
-What items should be checked on a daily basis - -Fluid levels, hoses tires
belts horn backup system brakes and controls
-What action does a signal person intend the operator to preform if he
extends his arm at shoulder height makes a fist with his hands and sticks his
thumb up - -Boom up
-What type of protections should be given to operators - -Protection from
weather
Saftey glass
Heat in cold weather
Over head protection
-What law governs hoisting equipment in state of ma - -Chapter 146 of
general laws 530 cmr section 6
-How do you test the load brake on a LULL - -Lift the load just off the ground
and return the boom handle to the neutral postion
-How do you find the weight of a load - -Shipping papers
Data tags
Use a scale
Calculate weight
-What must be stamped on all load rating plates - -Serial number of unit
-The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an energized
power line theres no sign of any other danger such as fire what should you
do - -Stay in cab until lines are de energized
-Can you prohibit the dept of saftey from comming on your property - -No
-Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice - -Dig safe
811
72hours
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Nursephil2023. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.