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4G HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
At what position should the moving parts of the machine be in
when not in use? - correct answer -Lowered to the ground and
secured
Do you need a hoisting license on private property? - correct
answer -Yes you need a license for private property too
What should you know about the load you are picking up and your
machine? - correct answer -How much the load weighs and how
much your machine will pick up
What are some things you should check when trailering a
machine? - correct answer -Height, weight, and width of the
machine being trailered, weight the trailer can carry, binders, tow
chains, permits, and hoisting brake
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What is a trench? - correct answer -OSHA defines a trench as a
narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and
is no wider than 15 feet
When a lift truck is not in use, what should be done with the
forks? - correct answer -Lowered to the ground
What is an excavation? - correct answer -It's a cavity, opening, or
cut in the earth by digging, scooping, pushing or removing soil
Is it alright to undercut the sides of an excavation? - correct
answer -No don't undercut the sides
Before operating any piece of hoisting equipment is important to
have read what? - correct answer -The operator's manual
Do you need a hoisting license to transport hoisting equipment
over the public road? - correct answer -No, you only need a valid
drivers license
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How often must hoisting licenses be renewed? - correct answer -
Every 2 years
Does the hoisting license need to be carried on the person who is
operating hoisting equipment? - correct answer -Yes it needs to
be carried on them
On a backhoe, how far down do the stabilizers need to be for
proper operation? - correct answer -As far as possible, with the
rear wheels off the ground
What type of sling material would be best to use in reducing
shock loading? - correct answer -Nylon Sling
What do you refer to when determining your equipments
inspection and maintenance procedures? - correct answer -
Operating Procedures for Hoisting Machinery. All hoisting
machinery shall be operated in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications
4G HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
At what position should the moving parts of the machine be in
when not in use? - correct answer -Lowered to the ground and
secured
Do you need a hoisting license on private property? - correct
answer -Yes you need a license for private property too
What should you know about the load you are picking up and your
machine? - correct answer -How much the load weighs and how
much your machine will pick up
What are some things you should check when trailering a
machine? - correct answer -Height, weight, and width of the
machine being trailered, weight the trailer can carry, binders, tow
chains, permits, and hoisting brake
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What is a trench? - correct answer -OSHA defines a trench as a
narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and
is no wider than 15 feet
When a lift truck is not in use, what should be done with the
forks? - correct answer -Lowered to the ground
What is an excavation? - correct answer -It's a cavity, opening, or
cut in the earth by digging, scooping, pushing or removing soil
Is it alright to undercut the sides of an excavation? - correct
answer -No don't undercut the sides
Before operating any piece of hoisting equipment is important to
have read what? - correct answer -The operator's manual
Do you need a hoisting license to transport hoisting equipment
over the public road? - correct answer -No, you only need a valid
drivers license
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How often must hoisting licenses be renewed? - correct answer -
Every 2 years
Does the hoisting license need to be carried on the person who is
operating hoisting equipment? - correct answer -Yes it needs to
be carried on them
On a backhoe, how far down do the stabilizers need to be for
proper operation? - correct answer -As far as possible, with the
rear wheels off the ground
What type of sling material would be best to use in reducing
shock loading? - correct answer -Nylon Sling
What do you refer to when determining your equipments
inspection and maintenance procedures? - correct answer -
Operating Procedures for Hoisting Machinery. All hoisting
machinery shall be operated in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications
