2A HOISTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. What is the preferred sling angle of these angles
Answer: 60
2. A 4 foot trench requires an additional ladder for every (blank) of open
trench
Answer: 25 feet
3. When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license
Answer: For failure to pay excise tax
4. Who developed the MA crane hand signals
Answer: ANSI/ASME
5. DOT stands for
Answer: Department of Transportation
6. When do you do your walk around of the equipment
Answer: Before you start it
,7. In the 1:1 sloping ratio what does the 2nd "one" represent
Answer: Depth or vertical rise
8. On a track machine the gears should be where?
Answer: In the rear
9. When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers
before or after you lift
Answer: Before you make your lift
10. When backfilling an excavation you should use a?
Answer: Small lift "shade the ditch"
11. In the state of Massachusetts what criteria required a hoisting license
Answer: The weight of the load exceeds 500lbs
The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
The capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
12. What type of safety system is used on De energized circuits
Answer: Lockout tagout total de energization system
13. And what time frame us the department of public safety be notified of a
death involving hoisting equipment
Answer: Within 1 hour
14. All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance
, with the requirements of what?
Answer: AWS(American welding society) formerly section 9 of the ASME codes
15. What items should be checked on a daily basis
Answer: Fluid levels, hoses, tires, belts, horn, back up systems, brakes and controls
16. What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he
extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand and sticks his
thumb up
Answer: Boom up
17. What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts
Answer: Chapter 146 of the general laws, 520 CMR section 6. 00
18. How do you test a load brake on a LULL
Answer: Lift the load just ott the ground and return the broom handle to the neutral position
19. How do you find the weight of a load
Answer: Shipping papers, data tags, use a scale to weigh the load, calculate the weight
20. What must be stamped on all load rating plates
Answer: Serial number of the lifting unit
21. The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an energized
powerline there's no sign of any other danger such as fire, what should you do
Answer: Stay in the cabin until the lines are De-energized
100% Verified Graded A+
1. What is the preferred sling angle of these angles
Answer: 60
2. A 4 foot trench requires an additional ladder for every (blank) of open
trench
Answer: 25 feet
3. When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license
Answer: For failure to pay excise tax
4. Who developed the MA crane hand signals
Answer: ANSI/ASME
5. DOT stands for
Answer: Department of Transportation
6. When do you do your walk around of the equipment
Answer: Before you start it
,7. In the 1:1 sloping ratio what does the 2nd "one" represent
Answer: Depth or vertical rise
8. On a track machine the gears should be where?
Answer: In the rear
9. When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers
before or after you lift
Answer: Before you make your lift
10. When backfilling an excavation you should use a?
Answer: Small lift "shade the ditch"
11. In the state of Massachusetts what criteria required a hoisting license
Answer: The weight of the load exceeds 500lbs
The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
The capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
12. What type of safety system is used on De energized circuits
Answer: Lockout tagout total de energization system
13. And what time frame us the department of public safety be notified of a
death involving hoisting equipment
Answer: Within 1 hour
14. All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance
, with the requirements of what?
Answer: AWS(American welding society) formerly section 9 of the ASME codes
15. What items should be checked on a daily basis
Answer: Fluid levels, hoses, tires, belts, horn, back up systems, brakes and controls
16. What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he
extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand and sticks his
thumb up
Answer: Boom up
17. What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts
Answer: Chapter 146 of the general laws, 520 CMR section 6. 00
18. How do you test a load brake on a LULL
Answer: Lift the load just ott the ground and return the broom handle to the neutral position
19. How do you find the weight of a load
Answer: Shipping papers, data tags, use a scale to weigh the load, calculate the weight
20. What must be stamped on all load rating plates
Answer: Serial number of the lifting unit
21. The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an energized
powerline there's no sign of any other danger such as fire, what should you do
Answer: Stay in the cabin until the lines are De-energized
