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MA 4B HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
Emergency stop signals can be given by.. - correct answer -
Anyone
ANSI standard for side boom - correct answer -B30.14
What is the purpose of counterweights on a side boom? - correct
answer -Increase stability
What must be engaged on a side boom while holding a load? -
correct answer -Boom dog
How many wraps of wire rope shall remain on the drum at all
times during hoisting operations of a side boom? - correct answer
-Two full wraps
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The drum diameter must not be less than __ times the rope
diameter - correct answer -10
ADSC - correct answer -Association of Drill Shaft Contractors
PIF - correct answer -Pressure injected footing
Define tramming - correct answer -Walking drill rig across site
FOPS - correct answer -Falling object protective system
Per ADSC, how many wraps can be left on the drum with the
hook at the lowest point - correct answer -3
What MGL covers drill rigs? - correct answer -MGL 146 53-54a
and 64-67
MA 4B HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
Emergency stop signals can be given by.. - correct answer -
Anyone
ANSI standard for side boom - correct answer -B30.14
What is the purpose of counterweights on a side boom? - correct
answer -Increase stability
What must be engaged on a side boom while holding a load? -
correct answer -Boom dog
How many wraps of wire rope shall remain on the drum at all
times during hoisting operations of a side boom? - correct answer
-Two full wraps
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The drum diameter must not be less than __ times the rope
diameter - correct answer -10
ADSC - correct answer -Association of Drill Shaft Contractors
PIF - correct answer -Pressure injected footing
Define tramming - correct answer -Walking drill rig across site
FOPS - correct answer -Falling object protective system
Per ADSC, how many wraps can be left on the drum with the
hook at the lowest point - correct answer -3
What MGL covers drill rigs? - correct answer -MGL 146 53-54a
and 64-67
