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What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? - CORRECT ANSWER - It
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connects the car body to the tracks.
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Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
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Equipment Operator
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What is the preferred sling angle? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 DEGREES
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The top of the spoil pile is called the ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
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ABfour-foot (4) deep trench requires an additional ladder for every ? open trench. - CORRECT ANSWER - 25
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Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Two feet
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When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -For failure to pay excise tax
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Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSI/ASME
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DOT stands for? -BCORRECT ANSWER -Department of Transportation
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When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it.
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In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" represent? -BCORRECT ANSWER -
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Depth or vertical rise.
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On a track machine the gears should be where? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the rear
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,When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers-
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before or after you make the lift? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you make your lift.
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When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Small lift "Shade the ditch"
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In the State of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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The weight of the load exceeds 500 Ibs. The height of the load exceeds 10 feet capacity of the bucket ex ceeds
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1/4 cubic yard
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What type of safety system is used on de-energized circuits? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lockout-
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Tagout Total De-energization system
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In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting equip
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ment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Within one hour
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How many pounds in a ton? - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000 lbs.
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All welding and cuttingBon hoisting equipment shall be done In accordance with the requirements of wh at? -
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What items should be checked on a daily basis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid
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levels,hoses, tires, belts, horn, backup systems, brakes and controls
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What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder heig ht,
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makes a fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up? - CORRECT ANSWER -Boom up
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What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment? -
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Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an excavating machine may be exposed to the elements or
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overhead hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such conditions shall be provided.
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, What law governs hoisting equipment in the State of Massachusetts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Chapter 146 of the General Laws 520 C.M.R. Section 6.00
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How do you test the load brake on a LULL? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Lift the load just off the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position
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How do you find the weight of a load? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shipping papers Data
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Use a scale to weigh the load
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What must be stamped on all load rating plates? - CORRECT ANSWER -Serial number of the lifting unit
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The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an energized poWer line. There's no sign of any
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other danger such as fire. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Stay In the cab until the lines are de-energized
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Can you prohibit the Dept. of Public Safety from your premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -No.
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Before digging anywhere, who do you call and how much notice must you give? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dig-
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How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited? - CORRECT ANSWER - High
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What do you do If your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power line? - CORRECT
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Warn people to stay away from the machine Try
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What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? - CORRECT ANSWER - It
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connects the car body to the tracks.
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Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
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Equipment Operator
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What is the preferred sling angle? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 DEGREES
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The top of the spoil pile is called the ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Crown
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ABfour-foot (4) deep trench requires an additional ladder for every ? open trench. - CORRECT ANSWER - 25
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Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Two feet
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When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -For failure to pay excise tax
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Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? - CORRECT ANSWER -ANSI/ASME
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DOT stands for? -BCORRECT ANSWER -Department of Transportation
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When do you do your walk-around of the equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you start it.
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In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" represent? -BCORRECT ANSWER -
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Depth or vertical rise.
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On a track machine the gears should be where? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the rear
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,When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers-
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before or after you make the lift? - CORRECT ANSWER -Before you make your lift.
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When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Small lift "Shade the ditch"
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In the State of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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The weight of the load exceeds 500 Ibs. The height of the load exceeds 10 feet capacity of the bucket ex ceeds
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1/4 cubic yard
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What type of safety system is used on de-energized circuits? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lockout-
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Tagout Total De-energization system
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In what time frame must the Department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting equip
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ment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Within one hour
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How many pounds in a ton? - CORRECT ANSWER -2,000 lbs.
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All welding and cuttingBon hoisting equipment shall be done In accordance with the requirements of wh at? -
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What items should be checked on a daily basis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid
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What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he extends his arm at shoulder heig ht,
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makes a fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up? - CORRECT ANSWER -Boom up
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What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment? -
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overhead hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such conditions shall be provided.
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, What law governs hoisting equipment in the State of Massachusetts? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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How do you test the load brake on a LULL? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Lift the load just off the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position
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How do you find the weight of a load? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shipping papers Data
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Use a scale to weigh the load
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Calculate the weight
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What must be stamped on all load rating plates? - CORRECT ANSWER -Serial number of the lifting unit
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The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an energized poWer line. There's no sign of any
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other danger such as fire. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Stay In the cab until the lines are de-energized
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Can you prohibit the Dept. of Public Safety from your premises? - CORRECT ANSWER -No.
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Before digging anywhere, who do you call and how much notice must you give? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dig-
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Safe
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How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited? - CORRECT ANSWER - High
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What do you do If your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power line? - CORRECT
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