MASS 2A-1C Hoisting
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with what
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code? - ANS 1998 ASME Chapter IX
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Can you run a machine inside a building? -
ventilation, and monitoring
ANS Yes with scrubbers, adequate
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Do all machine need a back-up alarm? - ANS Yes
minimum
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Do you need a fire extinguisher on a Hoisting machine? - ANS Yes 5lb BC
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How can weather effect your operation? - ANS Wind can cause the boom to
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bend, rain can obscure your vision or make soil soft, and electrical storms can shut the
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machine down
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How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? -
How do you carry the load? - ANS Close to the ground
ANS 18"
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How do you know the weight of the load? - ANS Shipping papers, calculate, or
manufacturer information
How does fuel in a gas engine ignite? - ANS Heat, Spark and Combustion
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How is it best to work on a slope? - ANS Up and down the hill, not across the
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slope
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How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? - ANS 27 cubic feet
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How many pounds in a ton? - ANS 2000 pounds
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Is a hydraulic system high or low pressure? - ANS High
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Is it mandatory to wear a hard hat? - ANS Yes
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Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? - ANS Yes
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May chains be used afore hoisting? - ANS
May hydraulic hoses be tightened under pressure? -
No, only chain slings
ANS No