Ma Hoisting 1b Exam With Complete Solutions

DigSafe Fines {Ans: < $1000 first offense > $5000 second offense < $1000 subsequent offense 12 month reset}What size should sheaves be compared to the fiber rope? {Ans: minimum of 6x the diameter, 10x is ideal}If two or more rope eyes need to be placed on a hook, what should be used? {Ans: Shackle with the pin in the hook}Type of Con Ed Hours {Ans: 2 hours of regulatory and industry standard training 2 hours of equipment specific training}DigSafe Red {Ans: Electrical}Personnel Platform safety factor {Ans: 5}What MGL Governs hoisting? {Ans: 146 SS 67}What will happen if a rope goes through a sheave of the wrong size? {Ans: Rope is too large - it will pinch Rope is too small - it will flatten}How soon must a written incident report be submitted {Ans: 48 hours}Bell or light signals {Ans: 1 - stop 2 - raise 3 - lower 4 - lower slowly}Qualified Welder {Ans: certified by the America Welding Society or alternative welding certification}When a platform is first used or modified what are the requirments {Ans: Proof test to 125% of the platform capacity suspended for 5 minutes}Benefits