2A Excavators Mass Hoisting License Review
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? - ANSWER It connects the car
body to the tracks.
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it? - ANSWER The
Equipment Operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles? - ANSWER 60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called the __________? - ANSWER Crown
A four-foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every 25 feet of open trench. -
ANSWER 25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of ________? -
ANSWER Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? - ANSWER For failure to pay excise
tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? - ANSWER ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for _______? - ANSWER Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around the equipment? - ANSWER Before you start it
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" represent? - ANSWER Depth
or vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where? - ANSWER In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers- before or after
you make the lift? - ANSWER Before you make your lift
When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? - ANSWER Small lift, "shade the
ditch"
In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license? - ANSWER The
weight of the load exceeds 500 lbs
The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
The capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator? - ANSWER It connects the car
body to the tracks.
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it? - ANSWER The
Equipment Operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles? - ANSWER 60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called the __________? - ANSWER Crown
A four-foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every 25 feet of open trench. -
ANSWER 25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of ________? -
ANSWER Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? - ANSWER For failure to pay excise
tax
Who developed the MA Crane Hand Signals? - ANSWER ANSI/ASME
DOT stands for _______? - ANSWER Department of Transportation
When do you do your walk-around the equipment? - ANSWER Before you start it
In the one-to-one sloping ratio, what does the 2nd "one" represent? - ANSWER Depth
or vertical rise
On a track machine the gears should be where? - ANSWER In the rear
When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load levelers- before or after
you make the lift? - ANSWER Before you make your lift
When backfilling an excavation, you should use a ? - ANSWER Small lift, "shade the
ditch"
In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license? - ANSWER The
weight of the load exceeds 500 lbs
The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
The capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
