RI Hoisting License (code 207) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Accepted engineering practices -
correct answer ✅Means those requirements which are compatible
with standards of practice required by a registered professional
engineer.
Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring -
correct answer ✅A pre-engineered shoring system comprised of
aluminum hydraulic cylinders (crossbraces) used in conjunction
with vertical rails (uprights) or horizontal rails (walers). Such system
is designed, specifically to support the sidewalls of an excavation
and prevent cave-ins.
Bell-bottom pier hole -
correct answer ✅A type of shaft or footing excavation, the bottom
of which is made larger than the cross section above to form a
belled shape.
Benching (Benching system) -
correct answer ✅A method of protecting employees from cave-ins
by excavating the sides of an excavation to form one or a series of
horizontal levels or steps, usually with vertical or near-vertical
surfaces between levels.
, RI Hoisting License (code 207) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Cave-in -
correct answer ✅The separation of a mass of soil or rock material
from the side of an excavation, or the loss of soil from under a
trench shield or support system, and its sudden movement into the
excavation, either by falling or sliding, in sufficient quantity so that
it could entrap, bury, or otherwise injure and immobilize a person.
Competent person -
correct answer ✅One who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions
which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and
who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them.
Cross braces -
correct answer ✅The horizontal members of a shoring system
installed perpendicular to the sides of the excavation, the ends of
which bear against either uprights or wales.
Excavation -
correct answer ✅Man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in
an earth surface, formed by earth removal.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Accepted engineering practices -
correct answer ✅Means those requirements which are compatible
with standards of practice required by a registered professional
engineer.
Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring -
correct answer ✅A pre-engineered shoring system comprised of
aluminum hydraulic cylinders (crossbraces) used in conjunction
with vertical rails (uprights) or horizontal rails (walers). Such system
is designed, specifically to support the sidewalls of an excavation
and prevent cave-ins.
Bell-bottom pier hole -
correct answer ✅A type of shaft or footing excavation, the bottom
of which is made larger than the cross section above to form a
belled shape.
Benching (Benching system) -
correct answer ✅A method of protecting employees from cave-ins
by excavating the sides of an excavation to form one or a series of
horizontal levels or steps, usually with vertical or near-vertical
surfaces between levels.
, RI Hoisting License (code 207) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Cave-in -
correct answer ✅The separation of a mass of soil or rock material
from the side of an excavation, or the loss of soil from under a
trench shield or support system, and its sudden movement into the
excavation, either by falling or sliding, in sufficient quantity so that
it could entrap, bury, or otherwise injure and immobilize a person.
Competent person -
correct answer ✅One who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions
which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and
who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them.
Cross braces -
correct answer ✅The horizontal members of a shoring system
installed perpendicular to the sides of the excavation, the ends of
which bear against either uprights or wales.
Excavation -
correct answer ✅Man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in
an earth surface, formed by earth removal.
