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MA Hoisting 2A study material ExamWhat is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - ANSWER To establish rules and
regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - ANSWER 520-C.M.R. 6:00
MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - ANSWER Lock
out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - ANSWER Within 1
hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical treatment sent to
the engineering section of department of public safety - ANSWER Immediately
After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what - ANSWER American society of mechanical engineering
(ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - ANSWER Wire ropes,
bearings, gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and
moving equipment - ANSWER Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety
glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - ANSWER Height of lift exceed 10' or
weight of load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic
yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating
equipment - ANSWER 125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - ANSWER Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for
one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - ANSWER Approach any vehicle
to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load - ANSWER Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANSWER Hand dig within 18" of marked
utility
, When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - ANSWER Raise
the bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion
- ANSWER Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - ANSWER They are extensions attached to
the dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - ANSWER 5
mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - ANSWER Bends in the middle
What is dig safe - ANSWER It's the law
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed -
ANSWER Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment - ANSWER Valid
signed hoisting license and drivers license
What is considered a cushion of saftey - ANSWER The area inside the swing of
your machine
How many lbs is 1 ton - ANSWER 2,000 lbs
Name some requirements for securing an excavation - ANSWER Make it safe for
public, cover open holes at night, fill in or secure area with fence, secure equipment
When is it permissible to allow equipment to straddle an open trench - ANSWER
Never
What is meant by coupling the brakes - ANSWER Locking the 2 break pedals
together
When May chains be used in hoisting - ANSWER Never
When can chain slings be used - ANSWER As long as they are in accordance with
osha requirements
What is the best way to load a truck - ANSWER From the side not the rear load
front to back
What are the rules regular ding exhaust saftey - ANSWER Work area must be
properly ventalated
What color paint is used to pre mark trench - ANSWER White
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