ch8 operating telescoping aerial equipment

Question 1

step 1 of operating telescoping aerial device

Answer 1

release hold-down locks

Question 2

Step 2 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 2

move tiller operator’s station

Question 3

Step 3 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 3

attach the ladder pipe and make hose connections as needed

Question 4

Step 4 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 4

allow personnel to board the elevating platform

Question 5

Step 5 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 5

check the intended path of the aerial device for obstructions

Question 6

Step 6 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 6

operate the approprate control to elevate the aerial device from its bedded position

Question 7

step 7 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 7

rotate the aerial device

Question 8

step 8 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 8

extend the aerial device

Question 9

step 9 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 9

lower the aerial device to the objective

Question 10

step 10 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 10

activate all aerial device locks

Question 11

step 11 of operating a telescoping aerial device

Answer 11

climb the ladder

Question 12

there has never been a recorded failure of an aerial device with properly engaged extension locks at an elevation of at least blank degrees with proper loading

Answer 12

50

Question 13

personnel should not be allowed to climb the aerial device until

Answer 13

the locks are engaged

Question 14

many aerial ladders built before blank do not meet the load requirements set by nfpa 1901 and have varying load and extension limits

Answer 14

1991

Question 15

loads that are steady, motionless, constant, or applied gradually

Answer 15

static

Question 16

most aerial devices allow full operation in winds up to blank and blank mph

Answer 16

35-40

Question 17

what is the most reliable method of obtaining wind speed information

Answer 17

calibrated wind-measuring equipment

Question 18

winds of 15-24 mph

Answer 18

small trees in motion; whitecaps visible on pond and small lakes

Question 19

winds of 25-31 mph

Answer 19

large tree branches in motion; whistling heard in utility wires

Question 20

winds of 32-38 mph

Answer 20

whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt walking against the wind

Question 21

winds of 39-54 mph

Answer 21

twigs break off of trees; walking against the wind is generally impeded; minor building damage

Question 22

loads that involve motion

Answer 22

shock load

Question 23

safe operations are best ensured by an adequate training program that?

Answer 23

require frequent practice

Question 24

Drivers should practice blank a week when possible

Answer 24

once