General knowledge
What are the two main risks with mewps?
Hitting POWERLINES, and getting cooked like a Costco rotisserie chicken.
Emergency auxiliary pump allows how many functions to be performed simultaneously?
1 otherwise, you will BLOW UP the pump.
To start the engine from the upper controls the foot pedal switch must be in?
the up position.
The capacity rating of the scissor lift platform extension is_________________.
Less than the main platform
Which gas do plants use for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
If allowed by the manufacturer, when repositioning the elevated platform you should do what?
Turtle mode activated, slow and incrementally.
What precautions should be used when operating around other moving equipment?
Cones, barriers, flags or a spotter.
The lower controls on the machine should be used for?
Pre op function test and emergency operation
When operating your scissor lift for work which controls should you use?
The upper controls
Which famous scientist developed the laws of motion and gravity?
Isaac Newton
How does WIND affect the usage of a MEWP?
Can exert horizontal forces.
What additional procedure is required when maneuvering thru traffic?
Use your spotter.
In order for your machine to operate from the upper controls
Both upper and lower E stops must be pulled out.
What safety device is designed to prevent tip over if the lift is driven into a depression?
Pot hole protection bars
Which planet is known as the "Morning Star" or "Evening Star"?
Venus
Ropes and webbing used in lanyards and harnesses must be made of______________ why?
Synthetic fibers. They're manufactured for the specific purpose of holding YOUR weight in a fall.
How high should an aerial lift be when traveling?
Just high enough to clear any obstacles.
When you are traveling on steep grades you should travel in?
Low wheel speed but high engine speed.
When must the chain or rear swing gate be closed?
Before and during operation
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
What type of ground conditions could cause support problems for your MEWPS?
When performing your pre-op function check, verify which controls first?
Lower or emergency controls.
When traveling the machine, the boom function should ?
Should not be used unless the manufacturer allows it.
How is travel speed affected by platform elevation?
Decreases speed as platform is elevated.
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell