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A comprehensive set of true or false questions and answers related to hoisting license exam preparation. It covers various aspects of hoisting safety, regulations, and best practices, including hydraulic systems, equipment operation, trench safety, and powerline hazards. A valuable resource for individuals preparing for their hoisting license exam.
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T or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated - answer False it expands T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually - answer False, needs to be checked everyday T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over 400 lbs or 1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license - answer False, 500 lbs is the limit
you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting in death occurs - answer 1 hour what is the fine for operating without a license - answer $500-$3,000 or 3 months in jail what is the minimum distance from a powerline? - answer it all depends on the voltage T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office - answer False How often must a hoisting license be renewed? - answer every 2 years What state department enforces hoisting laws? - answer OPSI: Office of Public Safety and Inspections T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled back - answer True T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed down the slope - answer False T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench - answer True How often must a machine be inspected? - answer Daily What must you do if you dig up a gas line? - answer Let gas vent, evacuate the area, extinguish all flame if possible, call gas company and 911 If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should you do? - answer if you cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet together and hop or shuffle with feet touching
What should you do when backfilling - answer backfill in lifts, compact with front tires, look before backing up How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be called a trench? - answer 15 feet max All welding and cutting on equipment must be in accordance with: - answer Section IX (9) of ASME codes 520 CMR What is the minimum notice to call Dig Safe? - answer 72 hours What color does red mean on a Dig Safe marking? - answer Electrical A safety zone is the width of the facility and: - answer 18 inches on each side of the facility If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Dig Safe: - answer Markings become invalid How old must a person be to acquire a hoisting license? - answer 18 T or F: I should load a truck on the passenger side - answer False In order to give hand signals in construction I must be: - answer Designated and qualified/trained T or F: Seatbelts must be worn if no ROP is present - answer False Who is responsible for obtaining the dig safe markings? - answer The excavator If I prevent an OPSI inspector from doing his job I could be fined for up to:
T or F: I should dig into a bank at a 45 degree angle - answer True T or F: When I renew my license after passing the 2A, 2B, or 2C state exam I will need to take a 4 hour continuing course to renew - answer True If working near a power line and the voltage is unknown what must be done? - answer Call the power company and find out T or F: The lift coordinator and the signal person can give signals at the same time - answer False T or F: A traveling telescopic forklift that makes a sudden stop will decrease dynamic load - answer False Before lifting a person what must you do before? - answer Inspect safety manual and perform a test lift with expected lift weight T or F: It's acceptable for a certified welder to weld something onto forks - answer False When is it acceptable to lift over the front of a crane? - answer Only lift over the front of a crane if it is acceptable per the manufacturer T or F: Using past experience is NOT an acceptable means of determining an object's weight - answer False The formula for determining the load weight on a of a rectangle is: - answer Length x Width x Height = Volume x lb's per cubic foot T or F: Dynamic load may be decreased by the following: wind, snatching, sudden stops and fast swinging - answer False
T or F: A forklift must be inspected before each shift - answer True Center of Gravity definition - answer The point on an object around which it's weight is equally distributed Competent person definition - answer Person capable of identifying existing hazards and has the authorization to correct or eliminate them Hoist definition - answer the act of raising, lowering or moving a load in the air T or F: It's ok to lift people with a forklift if a safer but more expensive way is available - answer False T or F: Most people who get a license to drive a car are ready to operate a forklift - answer False T or F: Overloading a forklift has no long term consequences - answer False T or F: A forklift that has a 5% difference in fork height is ok to use - answer False T or F: The fulcrum of a lift can change with the use of stabilizers - answer True T or F: It's ok to leave the operator manual in the office so no one will lose or damage it - answer False T or F: It's ok to level a telescopic forklift with the boom raised - answer False T or F: The soil bearing capacity of new construction is of great concern to operators - answer True
T or F: If a load is stacked on the forks it's ok to travel with the load trailing on a flat surface - answer True T or F: It's ok for an operator to leave a load in the air if he remains within 25 feet of the unit - answer False, never leave the machine when hoisting T or F: You must fill propane tanks and charge batteries in an unventilated area - answer False What ASME standard covers forklifts? - answer B56. What OSHA standard covers fork lifts? - answer 1910. T or F: Attachments have no effect on lift capacity - answer False What is the Mass hoisting law? - answer 520 CMR 6.00 Chapter 146 What is the minimum sling angle? - answer 30 degrees T or F: Operating my own machine on private property unlicensed is ok - answer False T or F: Cross railroad tracks at an angle to avoid getting hung up - answer True T or F: The mixture of antifreeze and water is 50:50 - answer True How do you proceed down a hill in a fork lift? - answer Travel down the hill in the same gear you would need to climb it with
T or F: Use your hand to check for hydraulic hose leaks because there is no danger - answer False, use stick or cardboard What is 520 CMR 6.00 - answer laws and lawful practices for hoisting What machines do you need a hoisting license for? - answer height of the lift exceeds 10 feet, weight of the load exceeds 500 lbs or the bucket is larger than 1/4 cubic yard T or F: Can you use a forklift for agriculture without a license - answer True T or F: All licenses by law must be carried by the operator for inspection or lawful purposes - answer True T or F: All controls shall be tested before operating - answer True T or F: All operators shall respond to signals only from a trained signal person - answer True In addition to daily inspections, how often does a machine need a thorough inspection? - answer Every 90 days by a duly licensed person First thing you should do before operating on a new construction site? - answer Call Dig Safe 811 How many people can give signals to the operator? - answer One trained person How soon should you notify after damaging a utility? - answer Within one hour
T or F: If you remember your license number you don't need to keep yours on you - answer False T or F: There is no MA law to call Dig Safe - answer False T or F: Allowing an unlicensed person to operate your equipment can result in up to a $3,000 fine and not more than 3 months in jail - answer True T or F: If a machine lifts over 10 ft high, capacity exceeds 500 lbs or 1/4 a yard you require a hoisting license - answer True T or F: If a machine lifts over 10 ft high, capacity exceeds 300 lbs or 1/4 a yard you require a hoisting license - answer False T or F: OSHA enforces MA laws - answer False, OPSI does What does a yellow dig safe marker indicate? - answer Gas, oil or steam What does a red dig safe marker indicate? - answer Electric What does an orange dig safe marker indicate? - answer Communications What does a white dig safe marker indicate? - answer Proposed excavation What does a green dig safe marker indicate? - answer Sewer or Drainage What does a pink dig safe marker indicate? - answer Survey marks Excavation safety zone definition - answer Width of "facility" or utility and surrounding 18 inches
Why would you use shoring instead of sloping in a trench - answer When sloping is impractical in the area Shielding definition - answer A structure that is able to withstand the forces imposed on it by cave in and thereby protect employees within the structure Trench Box definition - answer square structure made of shielding and shoring to prevent cave ins Cohesiveness trenching definition - answer How well trench walls will hold together Saturation trenching definition - answer Minimum amount of moisture required for stability What's a type A soil - answer Clay soils What's type B soil - answer Soils made out of cohesive silt and gravel, inbetween sandy and clay loam What's type C soil? - answer Sandy soils What's the maximum trench depth? - answer 20 feet What's the maximum slope ratio of a type A soil? - answer 3/4 : 1 What's the maximum slope ratio of a type B soil? - answer 1: What's the maximum slope ratio of a type C soil? - answer 1.5: Which type of trench protection protects the worker from a collapse? - answer Shielding
Which type of protective systems prevent a collapse from starting? - answer Shoring Major types of soil are: - answer Sand Silt and Clay T or F: Lateral pressure is generally 1/2 or 1/3 of vertical pressure - answer True How much does soil weigh per cubic foot generally - answer 114 lbs per cubic foot T or F: Suffocation can occur from the pressure on the chest even though the victim's head is visible - answer True How far must a ladder extend above a trench? - answer 3 feet minimum T or F: A trench deeper than 4 feet must be tested before entry - answer True What's Jackie's Law? - answer An unattended excavation of 3 feet or more must be protected from anyone falling in using either a 6' fence or 3/4" steel plate T or F: Shoring uses water to prevent cave ins - answer False T or F: Protection is required only in trenches that exceed the depths of 15 feet - answer False, anything than deeper than 4 feet T or F: The larger the grain size the less stable the material - answer True
