LIFT SAFETY

What is the first thing you must do if a malfunction of the boom of scissor lift occurs?

• Jump

• Yell for help

• Shut down the lift

• Continue to operate as usual

Ground controls or manual descent may only be used?

• To help position the platform

• In an emergency

• To get the attention of the platform occupant

• For a functional check prior to operation

• Only B & D are correct

What should always be shut and locked while working from the elevated platform?

• Guard rail

• Grab rail

• Access gate

• Emergency controls

In an emergency, what control set will override the platform?

• Ground controls

• Tilt alarm

• Foot switch

• Taking the start key out of the machine will reset it and fix any problem.

What is a benefit of lift planning for MEWP operations?

• It allows all personnel involved in the lift to understand their role better to help the operation go more smoothly.

• It allows the lift team to review all necessary operating conditions that include surface stability, equipment condition, and capacity.

• It allows the operating site to be surveyed by more people to help identify any hazards so preventative measure can be put in place.

• All of the above.

When using a safety harness on a boom lift, the tether lanyard is attached from a designated location on the rail to:

• At the center of your back in the ring provided

• At your side

• Does not matter

• At your front

How far must you stay away from electrical conductors?

• 20 feet

• 25 feet

• It varies with the voltage range phase to phase

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

A manual controlled lowering level allows personnel to:

• To have a slower descent

• To lower the platform in case of a power failure

• To put less strain on the hydraulics

• All of the above

What are the typical MEWP selection errors made when matching the MEWP to the intended project?

• Using an on-slab machine on rough terrain

• Using a unit undersized with respect to height, reach, and lifting capacity

• Extending the platform with planks, ladders, or other devices because the machine can’t reach the required height

• Failing to assess the job needs before starting and using the wrong machine or not ordering the right machine to do the job.

• All of the above

What is the first attempt to make in a rescue situation when the primary controls stop responding?

• Activate the platform auxiliary controls to lower the machine to the ground.

• Contact the supervisor

• Leave the machine and run to get help

• Get a ladder