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MA 2A hoisting examWhat is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - answerTo establish rules and regulations
for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - answer520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL
chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - answerLock out tag
out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - answerWithin 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 - answerImmediately After the person
has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what - answerAmerican society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - answerWire 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 - answerProtection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll
over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - answerHeight 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 - answer125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - answerPick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one
minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - answerApproach any vehicle to the
side slow and square
, How should you carry a load - answerCarry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - answerHand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - answerRaise the
bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion -
answerDon't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - answerThey 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 - answer5 mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - answerBends in the middle
What is dig safe - answerIt's the law
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed -
answerRed triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment - answerValid signed
hoisting license and drivers license
What is considered a cushion of saftey - answerThe area inside the swing of your
machine
How many lbs is 1 ton - answer2,000 lbs
Name some requirements for securing an excavation - answerMake 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 - answerNever
What is meant by coupling the brakes - answerLocking the 2 break pedals together
When May chains be used in hoisting - answerNever
When can chain slings be used - answerAs long as they are in accordance with osha
requirements
What is the best way to load a truck - answerFrom the side not the rear load front to
back
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