1B Hoisting Prep Questions and Answers Already Passed

1B Hoisting Prep Questions and Answers Already Passed all hoisting machinery shall be operated in accordance with the: manufacturer's specification maintenance repair and refueling shall be done when the machine is: inoperable and secure visual inspection shall be made ___________ of wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and other parts subject to wear on all hoisting machinery to ensure against development of unsafe conditions daily factory of safety. all parts of the crane and supports shall be designed, maintained, and constructed to withstand all stresses resulting from intended use with a safety factor of not less than: 2 wind speed must not _________ manufacturer's recommendations for continued work operations. exceed when the pile driver is not in use, the hammer shall be ____________ in the leads or lowered to the ground chocked or blocked the single most important precaution in rigging and hoisting is to: determine load weight before attempting any lift common hoisting and rigging hazards include: defective components, failure to destroy defective components, using unsafe equipment, hazardous wind conditions, hazardous weather conditions, electrical contact, hoist line not plumb whenever 2 or more rigging ropes or straps are to be placed over a hook use a shackle when rigging, lifting and landing loads: A) rig loads to prevent any parts from shifting or dislodging during the lift B) keep the load under control at all times with taglines C) never wrap the hoist rope around the load D) the load line should be brought over the load's center of gravity before the lift is started E) make sure that everyone stands clear when loads are being lifted, lowered, and freed of slings **CORRECT ANSWER** F) all the above in the event of death occurring in which hoist equipment is involved, who must be notified Mass. Dept. of Public Safety within one hour according to chapter 146 what type of equipment requires a license to operate more than 500lbs.; higher than 10 feet; bucket can handle more thand 1/4 yard of materials what type of equipment can your run with a 2A License wheel or track excavating equipment including all 2B & 2C equipment what must you be in possession of when your are operating a crane in Massachusetts a valid drivers license, DOT medical card, and appropriate hoisting license. how often does the operator inspect his equipment? Daily, Monthly (documented), and annually (Third Party) at a minimum, how many positions must be on every load chart Four how do you make up an end connection with wire rope clips? Never saddle a dead hours, clips aligned, proper spacing, proper torque. NOTE: even following the above, wire rope clips are not approved for overhead lifting. NOTE** this question uses a picture of 3 views chain slings are allowed as long as they comply with what osha criteria, grade 8 or 80 or higher can be used for overhead lifting