2A HOISTING LICENSE EXAM (MA) – FULL
CERTIFICATION REVIEW & PRACTICE EXAM GRADED
A+
What is the purpose of a thimble at the end connection
Protects wire rope, maintains the diameter of the eye
What is the purpose of dig safe
To locate and mark member utilities
What is the minimum distance between your machine and an overhead power line
10ft up and up to 50,000 volts
When not in use what positions should the moving parts of the machine be placed
Lowered to the ground
Who is responsible for the safe operation of the machine
The operator
What is a tag line
A line used to control the loads being handled by hoisting equipment
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When can you carry a load over people
Never
What should you look for before starting work
Soft soil
Wet areas
Power lines
Wells
Under ground storage tanks
Who is allowed on the backhoe other than the operator
No one
At what intervals should your equipment be insepcted
Daily
Monthly for rigging equipment
90 day complete inspection
When do you need a gas test
Whenever you open the ground and smell gas
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Lost three things that are required when you refuel a machine
No open flames withen 25 ft
Fire extinguisher nearby
Ground the nozzle before refueling
List the 3 main superimposed loads you should be aware of
Weight of spoil pile
Weight of the machine
Traffic adjacent to work area
What is the best way to load a truck
Driver side of truck
Square to the truck body
Driver in truck
How should you carry the load with front end loader
Bucket low to ground
Bucket curled all the way back
How close to a marked utility can you dig with a machine
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