2-6-4 Lifting and Digging Operations

Question 1

OSHA requires a visual inspection of mechanical digging equipment before use on each shift.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Prior to digging, an Electrical Worker should be sure that the __?__ has been called and that the area has been cleared.

Answer 2

one-call/dig alert

Question 3

When pulling a pole with a truck-mounted digger, it is a good idea to __?__.

Answer 3

dig next to the pole to loosen the soil

Question 4

Augers are designed to vibrate excessively while digging a pole hole.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Of the three types of diggers discussed, the one considered by many in the electrical industry as the most versatile and powerful is the __?__ digger.

Answer 5

mechanical

Question 6

When digging under energized lines, it is not necessary to ground the digging unit because it is too short to reach the lines.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The depth of the hole required when setting a 50 foot long pole is __?__.

Answer 7

7’

Question 8

To dig a plumb hole with a truck mounted mechanical digger, the unit must be level.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

To dig a plumb hole with a boom-mounted auger, the boom must be extended out at least __?__.

Answer 9

11/2’

Question 10

A mechanical digger is equipped to deliver __?__ into the hole as the auger is working, in order to help loosen the soil and help the soil adhere to the bit.

Answer 10

water

Question 11

One-call/dig alert is called to locate and mark any other utilities in the area where you will be digging.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The auger can be pulled out of the hole, revved up and pushed back into a hole in order to break a large rock that might be in the way.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Damage to the __?__ may result from rotating the digger unit from side to side in order to loosen a pole prior to pulling it.

Answer 13

rotation gear

Question 14

The working load limit of a new steel cable that has a diameter of one-half inch is __?__.

Answer 14

2 tons

Question 15

Prior to unstowing the auger from a boom-mounted unit, the boom must be fully retracted and at a __?__ angle.

Answer 15

45°

Question 16

Normally, one-call/dig alert should be called __?__ before you plan to start digging.

Answer 16

48 hr

Question 17

If a boom-mounted auger is corkscrewed into the ground, you should stop digging and reverse the auger out of the ground.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The recommended way to clean an auger that is full of dirt or mud is to __?__.

Answer 18

use a shovel

Question 19

While holding a pole off the ground for framing, the operator should __?__.

Answer 19

not leave his position at the controls

Question 20

A designated employee other than the operator shall observe approach distances.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Once the auger is stowed and the latch is in place on a boom-mounted unit, move the auger to the __?__ position, releasing the stress on the wind-up cable.

Answer 21

clean

Question 22

A dolly-mounted auger is often used in residential areas, such as __?__.

Answer 22

backyards

Question 23

Most dolly-mounted booms are equipped with a winch.

Answer 23

False