Tools and techniques

A __________ is a general term referring to a mobile elevated work platform

Aerial lift

__________ are required on some aerial lifts

Outriggers

A mechanism designed to prevent incorrect control operation is called a _________

Safety Interlock

Always maintain correct ______ pressure

tire

Fixed-mast lift trucks are divided into ________

two types

Do not use aerial lift on _________

uneven ground

For compacting cohesive soils, use a sheepsfoot roller or _________

upright tamper

Do not use electrical equipment when in or around ______

water or wet ground

The lever used to control the speed and steering of an aerial lift is the _________

Drive/steer controller

Typical fixed-mast forklift has mast may tilt much as ______ forward and ______ rearward

19 degrees and 10 degrees

_________ defines and governs the safe use of aerial lifts

1926.453

Do not use extension cords that longer than ______

25'

When dumping a load into truck, positions the backhoe to the truck an angle of_______

45 degrees

Forklifts The front and rear wheels may move in opposite direction is called ________

Articulated steering

A _______ has a single arm that extend a work platform/enclosure

Boom lift

Air hoses used with tools such as jackhammer are connected with_______

Cam-operated twist locks

A deadly exhaust product produced by diesel gasoline, or LP-gas engines is_________

Carbon monoxide

A _______ is a safety device designed to protect circuits from electrical overloads

Circuit breaker

A ________ is a machine used to prevent the settling or soil after construction

Compactor

If a safety interlock fails when using any type of construction equipment, you should_________

Contact the manufacturer's repair representative immediately

The operator must perform ________

Daily checks

when a battery is frozen ________

Do not charger or attempt to jump-start

(T/F) Utilities should be asked to stake out underground lines 24 hours before digging begins

False

(T/F)If a battery is frozen, it is best to jump start the equipment_________

False

Types of compactors include upright, ride-on and___________

Flat plate

Bulk materials such as joists and beams are moved around a job site using _________

Forklift

A _________ produces electricity

Generator

An aerial lift has both platform controls and_________

Ground controls

Records total engine operating hours

Hour meter

Park, unload, and load equipment from a trailer on _______

Level ground

Upright members long the forks travel is called _______

Mast

Whip checks are rated by the________

Maximum working pressure of the compressed-air system

Tracing along hydraulic hoses for pinhole leaks should be done using__________

Piece of wood or cardboard

Another term for forklift is _________

Powered industrial trucks

When refueling a piece of equipment, keep the nozzle or fuel funnel in contact with the filler neck to ______

Prevent sparks

The more a ________ is moved, the faster the equipment moves

Proportional control

To restore power to an aerial lift after the Emergency Stop button is pressed, you must_________

Release (pull out) the button

The most common type of fixed-mast forklift used in construction is the________

Rough-terrain forklift

A mechanism used to prevent incorrect control operation is the __________

Safety interlock

a ________ uses a crisscrossed support to raise a work enclosure

Scissor lift

a _________ uses a crisscrossed support to raise a work enclosure

Scissor lift

A _______ is equipped with a bucket for moving stone, dirt, and bulk items around a job site

Skid-steer loader

Allows the lift to turn i the direction the switch is depressed

Thumb rocker switch

(T/F)When placing elevated loads with a forklift, use a signaler to spot the load

True

A type of electrical connector is the ______

Twist-lock outlet

A ________ to attached to the ends of air supply hose to keep the two connected to each other

Whip check

A generator should be used as an alternate power supply only

after the main feed at the service entrance panel has been opened and locked

When a forklift has crab (oblique) steering, ________

all wheels move in the same direction

Before operating a skid-steer loader, the operator must_______

carry the bucket low for stability and visibility when traveling

When setting up a compressor, place the unit in a as level a position as possible, disconnect the compressor from the towing vehicle, and________

chock the wheels

Pneumatic tools are powered by air delivered by a _________

compressor

Before disconnecting any hydraulic system hoses, the operator should shut down the engine and ________

cycle the hydraulic controls

The lifting mechanism of a scissor lift is raised and lowered by hydraulic cylinder or by_________

electric motors and gears

Ensure the trailer hitch is properly _________

engaged and locked down

Forklifts rear wheels may be locked to allow the _______ to move

front wheels

During the per-operational checks of a piece of equipment, the operator notices a problem with a safety shield on the equipment the operator should _______

have the problem corrected before operating

When loading a piece of equipment onto a trailer,_________ to prevent the trailer from tipping

have the trailer hitched to the towing vehicle before loading

A device that can automatically shut down a generator is the ________

high engine-temperature indicator

The travel direction and turning of a skid-steer loader is controlled with two _________

joysticks

When traveling up or down a slope with a loaded skid-steer bucket,________

keep the load facing upslope

If you find evidence of arcing on the control panel of a tow-behind generator,________

locate and repair the problem before operating

The worker on the platform is designated as the

operator

Tow-behind generators have ________ for the engine and electrical control panel

operator contorls

Forklifts are sometime referred to as_________

powered industrial trucks

Emergency shutdown of a flat-plate compactor is done by_______

pressing the engine shutdown control

The engine bed of a compactor _______

provides weight for the compactor

To provide a firm and level base for operating, the backhoe is equipped with________

stabilizer arms

When setting an elevated load down on a roof using a telescoping-boom forklift_______

use a spotter

The operator should check for leaks in a pressurized hydraulic system by _______

using a piece of wood or cardboard