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This comprehensive study guide covers the essential knowledge and skills required for nccco digger derrick operator certification. It addresses common uses of digger derricks, the roles of qualified and competent persons, critical safety components, pre-shift inspections, underground utility locates, soft excavation techniques, temporary traffic control, and other crucial topics. The guide provides detailed explanations, step-by-step procedures, and visual aids to help operators prepare for the certification exam and ensure safe and effective operation of digger derricks in the field. Whether you're a seasoned operator or new to the industry, this study guide is an invaluable resource for mastering the nccco digger derrick operator certification requirements.
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What are common uses for a digger derrick - Dig poles, hang transformers, set poles, install anchor rods What is a qualified person - Extricate or degree holder, person who can solve problems relating to subject matter work or project What is a competent person - Able to identify hazards has authorization to take correcting measures What does OSHA 1926.959 talk about - Critical safety components for lifting, thorough visual inspection before each shift What are some places of concern during your walk around - Winch line, hydraulic hose fitting, auger sling, hose fitting by grabbers, While performing your walk around what is important to check for regarding the dialectic certification - That it is not expired, good for 2 years How many days ahead should you call before you begin digging, what number do you call - 2-3 days 811 What information should you have before you call 811 - Contact information, location of dig, type of work that is to be done
Who comes out to mark locations of underground utilities in your dig area - Utility company Always stay away a minimum of what distance from underground utilities when digging - Minimum of 2ft What can and cannot be used in a tolerance zone To dig - Hand tools, vacuum No power tools, digger Derrick etc 24 inches each side of conduit What do you call using the right tools for the right job while partaking in soft excavation or digging by hand - Prudent excavation techniques What kind of work site protection can be implemented in TTC areas - Flags, cones, signs What publication can you use to read about temporary traffic control - Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices Chapter 6 What are the seven fundamental principles of TTC - Plans should be made to protect people passing through Try not to affect passer bys Leave no gray area for the path travelers will use Inspect your TTC elements throughout day and night
If you have a non dialectic truck how close can you get to a 16kv line - Ten feet (up to 50kv) How far away should you keep from a 750 kv line in a non dialectic truck - Forty five feet (up to 1million kv) How often does a digger Derrick need to be tested dialectrically - Every two years What is the most common synthetic rope - Polydacron Red paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Electric lines, cables, conduits and lighting Orange paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Phone, alarm, signal lines, cable or conduits Yellow paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Natural gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other gases/flammable material Green paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Sewers and drains Blue paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Potable water Purple paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Reclaimed water, irrigation or slurry lines Pink paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Temporary survey markings or unknown/I identified facilities
White paint indicates what in regards to underground facilities - Proposed excavation limits or route