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Boom up - ANSWER-What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if
he extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand, and sticks his/her
thumb up?
1% - ANSWER-When hoisting personnel, within what percentage of level must a
telescopic boom crane be in order for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?
Stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized - ANSWER-The load line of the crane
you're operating contacts an energized power line. There's no sign of any other danger,
such as fire. What should you do?
2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters - ANSWER-According to OSHA 1926.1413, how
many randomly distributed broken wires in rotation-resistant rope are cause for
replacement of the rope?
The capacity listed in the load chart minus the weight of the rigging and all attachments
- ANSWER-What is the net capacity of a crane on main boom unless the manufacturer
states otherwise?
It could swing out away from the crane - ANSWER-What may happen to a properly
rigged load when lifted off the ground unless the operator takes account of boom
deflection?
Swing - ANSWER-What Standard Method hand signal is being illustrated?
Anyone - ANSWER-Who should an operator respond to a "stop" signal from?
, The fron - ANSWER-Which area do truck cranes without a 5th outrigger generally have
no lifting capacity unless the manufacturer states otherwise?
The distance from the center of rotation of the crane to the center of gravity of the load -
ANSWER-What is the definition of "operating radius?"
They are based on the stability of the crane - ANSWER-What applies to the capacities
below the bold line shown on a load chart?
Over the front - ANSWER-In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities
generally greater?
It is never okay - ANSWER-According to federal requirements, under what conditions is
it okay for a person to ride the headache ball?
20%. - ANSWER-By what percentage do most manufacturers require a crane's load
chart capacity to be reduced by for duty cycle operations such as high-volume concrete
placement?
From the boom hinge pins to the center of the boom tip sheave - ANSWER-From which
two points should the boom be measured?
the rope runs from the top of the reel to the top of the drum - ANSWER-What is the
preferred method of installing wire rope from a reel onto a hoist drum?
Over the rear. - ANSWER-Over which quadrant are truck crane capacities usually
greater?