MASSACHUSETTS 1C HOISTING LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

MASSACHUSETTS 1C HOISTING LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS Warning signal word indicates - ANSWER -Hazardous situation that COULD result in death or serious injury Caution signal word indicates - ANSWER -Hazardous situation COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE injury Notice signal word indicates - ANSWER -Addresses practices not related to physical injury. When should equipment be inspected? - ANSWER -Prior to each use Equipment can be modified from its original configuration - ANSWER -Never Lifting a load over someone is permitted - ANSWER -Never Wearing a seat-belt is required - ANSWER -Always, if a Roll Over Protective Structure is installed Attachments must be - ANSWER -Approved by the manufacturer Free-rigging or suspending a load can only be done - ANSWER -With approval from the manufacturer Loads should be carried - ANSWER -As low as possible Riders can be allowed - ANSWER -Never Shutdown procedures include - ANSWER -Lowering the forks to the ground, setting the break, shutting off the engine, cycling the control levers, and removing the key. Load charts - ANSWER -Must be displayed clearly on the machine at all times. How should you proceed around blind corners? - ANSWER -Stop before turning, sound horn and proceed slowly. Control configuration for starting - ANSWER -Set breaks, controls neutral. If a condition causes loss of control, what should be done? - ANSWER -Stop motion and shut down machine in place. Apply a DO NOT OPERATE tag. When is a slow moving vehicle placard required? - ANSWER -When traveling on a public road. To mount and dismount - ANSWER -Maintain a 3-point contact with machine. Either two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand. Never use for points of contact when mounting/dismounting - ANSWER Controls, steering wheel, petals Passing under a lifted boom is okay. - ANSWER -Never When driving, the operator should look - ANSWER -In the direction of travel If someone approaches the machine - ANSWER -Stop immediately. No person should enter this area when the machine is operating - ANSWER Operating radius of the forklift Before lifting the operator should know what about the machine? - ANSWER The rated load capacity Before lifting the operator should know or estimate what two things about the load? - ANSWER -The weight and load center What should the operator refer to determine the operating range - ANSWER Capacity chart of the machine If traveling over soft or unstable ground what two adjustments should be made? - ANSWER -Travel speed and weight of load Double-tiered loads are - ANSWER -Difficult to control and should be avoided. Forks should be adjusted to - ANSWER -engage loads at maximum width When transporting a load, breaking can cause what? - ANSWER -forward tipping When reversing a direction - ANSWER -first come to a gradual, complete stop When placing a load make sure the landing point can - ANSWER -is level and can support the weight of the load. When approaching the landing the load should be kept in what position - ANSWER -As low as possible Do not retract forks from the load until - ANSWER -the weight is secure on the landing point Once the load is placed and the forks are free, the boom should be what? - ANSWER -Lowered/retracted to the carry position When shutting down the machine, what should be done with the controls - ANSWER -cycle them to relieve pressure When parking on an incline - ANSWER -wheels should be blocked When working on equipment - ANSWER -Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag Hydraulic fluid, under pressure, can do what harm - ANSWER -penetrate skin