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100 elevator final examWhich of the following is a term used to describe a body harness used in conjunction with a shock
absorbing lanyard? - correct answer Personal fall arrest system
A mechanic is working on a construction job, and finds the carpenter using a powder activated tool to
anchor wall track. Of the following, which precaution should the mechanic take? - correct answer Wear
hearing protection
Which is the best way to communicate with your coworkers while you are in the machine room and they
are working in the pit? - correct answer Two-way radio
A mechanic hurts their back while lifting a heavy box. A doctor diagnoses a "strain". What type of Injury
did they sustain? - correct answer Muscle stretched beyond limits
You are about to step to a car top. After activating the top of car stop switch and the inspection switch,
what is the next step to verify that they work? - correct answer Close the hoist way doors and set up a
hall call
What safety device might you encounter in a hydraulic elevator pit? - correct answer Plunger gripper
What is the most serious consequence of incorrect lifting? - correct answer Spinal injury
What is called the "silent killer" - correct answer The counter weight
A mechanic needs to ride on the car top, but a top-of car operating device is not available. What should
the mechanic do? - correct answer Establish communication with a qualified person in the car
You are about to perform routine maintenance on an elevator. After applying a lock and a tag, what step
should you take? - correct answer Verify no power with appropriate test equipment
, When does ASME A17.1 require a pit ladder to be installed? - correct answer When pit depth exceeds
35"
A mechanic is taking a trouble call in a dumbwaiter, and realizes he must stand on the car top, what
should the dumbwaiter be equipped with? - correct answer Car safeties
When working around electricity, which of the following safety precautions should be followed? - correct
answer Remove jewelry and metal frames glasses
When are elevator constructors permitted to ride inside a 400lb. Capacity dumbwaiter - correct answer
They are not permitted to ride inside any dumbwaiter
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring adequate lighting at a work site? - correct answer You
Your mechanic asks you to perform a job site inspection and you find a serious OSHA violation. Who
would you notify first? - correct answer Your mechanic
What are the two most common causes of accidents to members of the general public on elevators? -
correct answer Trips and falls, and being struck by the doors
Before shortening a governor rope, what safety steps should be taken? - correct answer LOTO and
support tension sheave
You aren't sure if a particular hoistway is considered a permit-required confined space. Where can you
find more information? - correct answer OSHA 29 CFR 1926 code
You arrive at the machine room to replace a thrust bearing and find the lights are not working. What
should you do? - correct answer Do not start work until the lighting is restored
After locking out and tagging out the electrical system, what safety step must be taken before entering
an escalator truss? - correct answer Install a mechanical lock
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