A59 360 Excavator Questions With Complete Solutions
a) What determines the minimum distances that any part of plant
and machinery has to be kep from overhead electricity lines and
b) Explain why a distance should be kept. Correct Answers 1.
The amount of voltage that runs through the electricity lines and
the support used for the electricity lines (wooden poles or metal
poles)
2. Because the electricity can arch or jump gaps.
a) What is the purpose of a Method Statement and
b) What is required of the operator? Correct Answers a) how to
perform a task safely and efficiently
b) to comply with method statement
a) Why should the slewing direction be to the left wherever
possible and b) Explain why. Correct Answers a) b) Because
the right side is often obscured by the boom and visibility is
decreased.
Accessories must only be attached to manufacturers' approved
lifting points. Explain THREE possible consequences if the
recommendations are not followed. Correct Answers Failure or
damage can occur to accessories or load
The accessory can detach from machine
,The regulations have not been complied with
According to legislation, when are check valves and a rated
capacity or load moment indicator required? Correct Answers
When load capacity exceeds 1 ton
Apart from the operator, who else may need to use the machine's
Operator's Manual? Correct Answers Maintenance staff,
supervisors and transporter drivers.
Before leaving the cab for a rest break, after parking and
switching off the machine, what final action must be carried
out? Correct Answers The machine must be isolated to stop
people using it
Before lowering into or moving a drag box into a trench, what
trench related checks must be made? Correct Answers It must
be checked if all the personnel has been cleared.
Before manually changing any bucket:
a) Where should the bucket be positioned (in relation to the
ground) before moving the final pin and
b) explain why Correct Answers a) The bucket should be
placed just off the ground
b) To prevent striking personnel
, Cable avoidance tools (CATS) can detect a variety of buried
services. What type of material do they have limitations in
locating? Correct Answers Plastic (services)
Cold Start Correct Answers Page 75
Describe a physical method of checking that a bucket is fully
secured to the quick-hitch coupler prior to work. Correct
Answers Rotate bucket twice through full working range
Place bucket on the ground.
Describe TWO actions to be taken for an open trench at the end
of a working day. Correct Answers 1. Appropriate Open
Trench signage
2. Surrounded with physical barriers
During work, the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if
someone tries to remove the radiator or expansion tank cap.
Correct Answers Its a pressurized system this can release hot
liquids which could cause severe burns
Explain ALL visual checks that must be carried out on all types
of quick-hitch bucket attaching systems before use. Correct
Answers 1. No visible damage to the coupler attachment hoses
and other components
2. All components are available and fitted correctly
3. Locking systems active/in place
4. Locking pin in correct place
a) What determines the minimum distances that any part of plant
and machinery has to be kep from overhead electricity lines and
b) Explain why a distance should be kept. Correct Answers 1.
The amount of voltage that runs through the electricity lines and
the support used for the electricity lines (wooden poles or metal
poles)
2. Because the electricity can arch or jump gaps.
a) What is the purpose of a Method Statement and
b) What is required of the operator? Correct Answers a) how to
perform a task safely and efficiently
b) to comply with method statement
a) Why should the slewing direction be to the left wherever
possible and b) Explain why. Correct Answers a) b) Because
the right side is often obscured by the boom and visibility is
decreased.
Accessories must only be attached to manufacturers' approved
lifting points. Explain THREE possible consequences if the
recommendations are not followed. Correct Answers Failure or
damage can occur to accessories or load
The accessory can detach from machine
,The regulations have not been complied with
According to legislation, when are check valves and a rated
capacity or load moment indicator required? Correct Answers
When load capacity exceeds 1 ton
Apart from the operator, who else may need to use the machine's
Operator's Manual? Correct Answers Maintenance staff,
supervisors and transporter drivers.
Before leaving the cab for a rest break, after parking and
switching off the machine, what final action must be carried
out? Correct Answers The machine must be isolated to stop
people using it
Before lowering into or moving a drag box into a trench, what
trench related checks must be made? Correct Answers It must
be checked if all the personnel has been cleared.
Before manually changing any bucket:
a) Where should the bucket be positioned (in relation to the
ground) before moving the final pin and
b) explain why Correct Answers a) The bucket should be
placed just off the ground
b) To prevent striking personnel
, Cable avoidance tools (CATS) can detect a variety of buried
services. What type of material do they have limitations in
locating? Correct Answers Plastic (services)
Cold Start Correct Answers Page 75
Describe a physical method of checking that a bucket is fully
secured to the quick-hitch coupler prior to work. Correct
Answers Rotate bucket twice through full working range
Place bucket on the ground.
Describe TWO actions to be taken for an open trench at the end
of a working day. Correct Answers 1. Appropriate Open
Trench signage
2. Surrounded with physical barriers
During work, the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if
someone tries to remove the radiator or expansion tank cap.
Correct Answers Its a pressurized system this can release hot
liquids which could cause severe burns
Explain ALL visual checks that must be carried out on all types
of quick-hitch bucket attaching systems before use. Correct
Answers 1. No visible damage to the coupler attachment hoses
and other components
2. All components are available and fitted correctly
3. Locking systems active/in place
4. Locking pin in correct place
