MA 1A Hoisting License Exam Prep
Questions And Answers
/. A crane must always have at least ____ of a tank of fuel or it is considered a
deficiency by OSHA - Answer-50%
/.Most common type of cause of accident - Answer-Hit by falling object - 43%
/.Metal fatigue - Answer-A crane overloaded will lift successfully right up until the day it
fails with only a fraction of its true capacity
/.An underqualified or incompetent rigger can cause accidents due to the following : -
Answer--Improper Calculations
-Poorly maintained rigging equipment
-Bad technique
/.An underqualified signal person can cause accidents due to the following : - Answer--
Non standard or wrong signals
-Not following laws and company procedures
-Not checking radios or proper function
-Dereliction of duties
/.Do not keep hook attached to load while travelling with load on deck of a _________
_________ _________ - Answer-Carry deck crane
/.Do cranes need a fire extinguisher in the cab ? - Answer-Yes a 10 B-C
/.RT Cranes (Rough Terrain) - Answer-are only rated for pick and carry operations
have been known to tip over backwards with no load
/.Outrigger floats must be secured to ______ - Answer-pads
/.A durable legible _______ _______ must be secured to the crane - Answer-load chart
/.Unless approved by the manufacturer ____________ ______________
_____________ ___________ are not supposed to lift over the front - Answer-Carrier
mounted telescopic cranes
/.A crane that performs drag line, clam shell, drop ball magnet, container handling,
concrete bucket, and marine operations - Answer-does not require anti two block
warning (unless pile driving or hoisting people)
, /.Crawler cranes - Answer-can be center mounted or offset mounted
/.Never assemble a crane ______________ ____________ _______________ -
Answer-under power lines
/.Assembly / Disassembly Specific Hazards - Answer--Ground Conditions
-Blocking
-Location of Blocking
-Verify assist crane loads
-Boom and Jib pick points
-Center of Gravity
-Stability upon pin removal
-Snagging
-Struck by counterweights
-Boom hoist brake failure
-Loss of backward stability
-Wind speed or weather
-Cantilevered boom sections cant exceed rating for sections
/.Initial Inspection - Answer-Performed after manufacture
/.Frequent Inspection - Answer-Performed each shift or monthly
/.Periodic Inspection - Answer-Performed once within a 12 month period depending on
use severity
/.post assembly Inspection - Answer-After assembling a crawler crane
/.Wire Rope Inspection - Answer-Inspected before or during each shift, month and
annually
/.Who created the Hand Signals for cranes used in Massachusetts? - Answer-ANSI and
ASME
/.OSHA states a crane that has a repair of a load bearing item other than wire rope
should be _________ __________ - Answer-load tested
/.Load tests must be conducted with ______ of the cranes capacity - Answer-110%
/.When load testing, _______________________________ - Answer-Keep load close
to ground in case of failure. Do not test cranes with deficient load bearing components.
/.Any item in an inspection found to be deficient and constitutes a safety hazard -
Answer-Must be repaired prior to operation
/.Frequent Inspection items to check - Answer--Control mechanisms
Questions And Answers
/. A crane must always have at least ____ of a tank of fuel or it is considered a
deficiency by OSHA - Answer-50%
/.Most common type of cause of accident - Answer-Hit by falling object - 43%
/.Metal fatigue - Answer-A crane overloaded will lift successfully right up until the day it
fails with only a fraction of its true capacity
/.An underqualified or incompetent rigger can cause accidents due to the following : -
Answer--Improper Calculations
-Poorly maintained rigging equipment
-Bad technique
/.An underqualified signal person can cause accidents due to the following : - Answer--
Non standard or wrong signals
-Not following laws and company procedures
-Not checking radios or proper function
-Dereliction of duties
/.Do not keep hook attached to load while travelling with load on deck of a _________
_________ _________ - Answer-Carry deck crane
/.Do cranes need a fire extinguisher in the cab ? - Answer-Yes a 10 B-C
/.RT Cranes (Rough Terrain) - Answer-are only rated for pick and carry operations
have been known to tip over backwards with no load
/.Outrigger floats must be secured to ______ - Answer-pads
/.A durable legible _______ _______ must be secured to the crane - Answer-load chart
/.Unless approved by the manufacturer ____________ ______________
_____________ ___________ are not supposed to lift over the front - Answer-Carrier
mounted telescopic cranes
/.A crane that performs drag line, clam shell, drop ball magnet, container handling,
concrete bucket, and marine operations - Answer-does not require anti two block
warning (unless pile driving or hoisting people)
, /.Crawler cranes - Answer-can be center mounted or offset mounted
/.Never assemble a crane ______________ ____________ _______________ -
Answer-under power lines
/.Assembly / Disassembly Specific Hazards - Answer--Ground Conditions
-Blocking
-Location of Blocking
-Verify assist crane loads
-Boom and Jib pick points
-Center of Gravity
-Stability upon pin removal
-Snagging
-Struck by counterweights
-Boom hoist brake failure
-Loss of backward stability
-Wind speed or weather
-Cantilevered boom sections cant exceed rating for sections
/.Initial Inspection - Answer-Performed after manufacture
/.Frequent Inspection - Answer-Performed each shift or monthly
/.Periodic Inspection - Answer-Performed once within a 12 month period depending on
use severity
/.post assembly Inspection - Answer-After assembling a crawler crane
/.Wire Rope Inspection - Answer-Inspected before or during each shift, month and
annually
/.Who created the Hand Signals for cranes used in Massachusetts? - Answer-ANSI and
ASME
/.OSHA states a crane that has a repair of a load bearing item other than wire rope
should be _________ __________ - Answer-load tested
/.Load tests must be conducted with ______ of the cranes capacity - Answer-110%
/.When load testing, _______________________________ - Answer-Keep load close
to ground in case of failure. Do not test cranes with deficient load bearing components.
/.Any item in an inspection found to be deficient and constitutes a safety hazard -
Answer-Must be repaired prior to operation
/.Frequent Inspection items to check - Answer--Control mechanisms
