CTSP Aerial Lift Operations Safety 3

Question 1

What must an operator do before moving a boom truck to a new location with the boom elevated?

Accepted Answer

Retract and lower the boom to the travel position

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Sound the horn twice

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Engage four-wheel drive

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Call a ground spotter to walk alongside

Question 2

During aerial lift operations, a ground-based crew member must:

Accepted Answer

Stay clear of the drop zone and maintain visual communication with the operator

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Stand directly beneath the work zone to catch falling debris

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Hold the bucket stabilization rope at all times

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Operate the ground controls simultaneously with the operator

Question 3

What does 'rated work load' (RWL) on an aerial lift refer to?

Accepted Answer

The maximum combined weight of workers, tools, and materials the basket is designed to carry

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The engine torque rating at full RPM

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The maximum weight of the vehicle chassis

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The load at which the outriggers must be deployed

Question 4

An operator notices a hydraulic fluid leak under the truck before starting. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Tag the unit out of service and report it for repair before use

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Note the leak in the log and monitor it during the shift

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Add hydraulic fluid to compensate and proceed with light-duty work

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Use the lift at ground level only until the leak stops

Question 5

When positioning outriggers on soft ground, operators should:

Accepted Answer

Place outrigger pads under the pads to spread the load

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Extend outriggers to half capacity to reduce soil pressure

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Avoid using outriggers on soft soil entirely

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Set outriggers on the downhill side only

Question 6

Which scenario represents an unsafe aerial lift practice under OSHA 1910.67?

Accepted Answer

Climbing out of the bucket onto a tree branch to work

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Two workers sharing a bucket within the rated load

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Using the lift controls at the basket during normal operations

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Wearing a full-body harness attached to the boom anchor point

Question 7

What pre-operation check confirms the aerial lift's emergency lowering system is functional?

Accepted Answer

Activating the emergency descent from the ground controls and verifying slow, controlled lowering

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Checking that the hydraulic reservoir is at the full mark

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Verifying the truck's parking brake engages properly

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Ensuring the boom locks in the stowed position