4G HOISTING STUDY GUIDE 2025 QUESTIONS ANSD
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What are the basic control found on a Stetco series catch basin machine - ✔✔-
Cable up/down (also known as the winch)
- Boom up/down (also known as the main)
- Retract in/extend out (also known as the extend)
- Dump body up/dump body down (also known as the dump)
- Swing left/right (Also known as the swing)
- Open clamshell/close clamshell (Also known as the bucket)
✔✔what can you pick up with the clamshell bucket other than basin tailings -
✔✔Nothing
✔✔what do you do when re fueling a catch basin unit - ✔✔Engine off , PTO disengaged
✔✔what is the proper way to operate a catch basin unit - ✔✔engine on , PTO engaged
✔✔on a specialty lawn mower when can the mower head be inspected - ✔✔only when
the mower is off and the deck is secured
✔✔on a flail head mower , can you only sharpen one flail? - ✔✔no, you need to
sharpen all flails evenly to maintain heads balance
✔✔on a flail head mower can you replace only one flail - ✔✔no, if you replace one flail
you need to replace all flails to maintain heads balance
✔✔how should the flail deck be place for proper opperation - ✔✔with the cutting debris
away from the operator
✔✔all mower decks should have what for safety - ✔✔all decks shall have flaps for
safety
✔✔on a flail mower how high should the deck be off the ground - ✔✔the deck should be
positioned so the deck skids are slightly off the ground
✔✔what safety apparel should be warn when operating a catch basin machine - ✔✔a
safety helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves and safety boots
✔✔what safety apparel should be warn when operating a specialty lawn mower - ✔✔a
safety helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety boots
✔✔how far can objects be thrown with a flail head mower - ✔✔capable of throwing up
to 100 yards
, ✔✔if theirs excessive vibration, what could be the problem - ✔✔a broken, or missing
flail
✔✔how long should the operator of a specialty mower stay in the seat after turning the
machine off to allow all parts to stop moving - ✔✔60 seconds
✔✔what is R.O.P.S - ✔✔Roll over protection systems
✔✔when driving down the road with a specialty lawn mower what safety devices must
be in place - ✔✔you must set the boom locking device
✔✔ what is the purpose of 520 C.M.R 6:00 - ✔✔to establish rules and regulations for
the safety of the public
✔✔what regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - ✔✔520-CMR 6:00 MGL
chapter 146 section 53-54A
✔✔what type of system is used when working on a de energized circut - ✔✔lock out tag
out
✔✔in the event of death, the department of public safety must be notified of the
accident within what time frame - ✔✔within one hour of the accident
✔✔in the event of an incident, serious injury, property damage, the department of public
safety must be notified within what time frame - ✔✔within 1 hour of the accident and a
report filed within 48 hours
✔✔what should be done when the boom of a crane needs to be welded - ✔✔only
welded by a American welding society (AWS) certified welder, the boom must be
lowered to the ground, chocked, blocked and secured
✔✔what items should be checked on a daily inspection - ✔✔wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives, subject to wear
✔✔what type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and
moving equipment - ✔✔protection from the weather, heat in the winter, safety
shatterproof glass, R.O.P (roll over protection), hard hat
✔✔what type of equipment requires hoisting license - ✔✔equipment that has the
minimum capability of hoisting the load higher than 10 feet, or equipment that has the
capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds, or equipment that has the capability
of the bucket exceeding 1/4 cubic yard.
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What are the basic control found on a Stetco series catch basin machine - ✔✔-
Cable up/down (also known as the winch)
- Boom up/down (also known as the main)
- Retract in/extend out (also known as the extend)
- Dump body up/dump body down (also known as the dump)
- Swing left/right (Also known as the swing)
- Open clamshell/close clamshell (Also known as the bucket)
✔✔what can you pick up with the clamshell bucket other than basin tailings -
✔✔Nothing
✔✔what do you do when re fueling a catch basin unit - ✔✔Engine off , PTO disengaged
✔✔what is the proper way to operate a catch basin unit - ✔✔engine on , PTO engaged
✔✔on a specialty lawn mower when can the mower head be inspected - ✔✔only when
the mower is off and the deck is secured
✔✔on a flail head mower , can you only sharpen one flail? - ✔✔no, you need to
sharpen all flails evenly to maintain heads balance
✔✔on a flail head mower can you replace only one flail - ✔✔no, if you replace one flail
you need to replace all flails to maintain heads balance
✔✔how should the flail deck be place for proper opperation - ✔✔with the cutting debris
away from the operator
✔✔all mower decks should have what for safety - ✔✔all decks shall have flaps for
safety
✔✔on a flail mower how high should the deck be off the ground - ✔✔the deck should be
positioned so the deck skids are slightly off the ground
✔✔what safety apparel should be warn when operating a catch basin machine - ✔✔a
safety helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves and safety boots
✔✔what safety apparel should be warn when operating a specialty lawn mower - ✔✔a
safety helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety boots
✔✔how far can objects be thrown with a flail head mower - ✔✔capable of throwing up
to 100 yards
, ✔✔if theirs excessive vibration, what could be the problem - ✔✔a broken, or missing
flail
✔✔how long should the operator of a specialty mower stay in the seat after turning the
machine off to allow all parts to stop moving - ✔✔60 seconds
✔✔what is R.O.P.S - ✔✔Roll over protection systems
✔✔when driving down the road with a specialty lawn mower what safety devices must
be in place - ✔✔you must set the boom locking device
✔✔ what is the purpose of 520 C.M.R 6:00 - ✔✔to establish rules and regulations for
the safety of the public
✔✔what regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - ✔✔520-CMR 6:00 MGL
chapter 146 section 53-54A
✔✔what type of system is used when working on a de energized circut - ✔✔lock out tag
out
✔✔in the event of death, the department of public safety must be notified of the
accident within what time frame - ✔✔within one hour of the accident
✔✔in the event of an incident, serious injury, property damage, the department of public
safety must be notified within what time frame - ✔✔within 1 hour of the accident and a
report filed within 48 hours
✔✔what should be done when the boom of a crane needs to be welded - ✔✔only
welded by a American welding society (AWS) certified welder, the boom must be
lowered to the ground, chocked, blocked and secured
✔✔what items should be checked on a daily inspection - ✔✔wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives, subject to wear
✔✔what type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and
moving equipment - ✔✔protection from the weather, heat in the winter, safety
shatterproof glass, R.O.P (roll over protection), hard hat
✔✔what type of equipment requires hoisting license - ✔✔equipment that has the
minimum capability of hoisting the load higher than 10 feet, or equipment that has the
capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds, or equipment that has the capability
of the bucket exceeding 1/4 cubic yard.
