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1
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Under normal working conditions a hammer is inspected when

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Every shift

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2
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When does the hammerlock get applied under normal conditions?

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Before activating hammer

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When should operational aids be checked for proper functioning?

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Every shift and after assembly

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4
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Define running wire rope

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Wire rope running through sheave

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5
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When is running rope removed from service?

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Six broken wires in one lay or three in one strand in one lay 

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6
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Generally what? Is based on pile run

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Hammer type

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What is the minimum clearance in feet while traveling under power lines that are 60 kV under table T of OSHA 1926.1400

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10ft

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Spotters that are dedicated are required when?

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When working within a minimum of table A too a power line

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Pile drivers that are dedicated are what?

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Used only as a pile driver

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10
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On a job site where would you find the travel limitations

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Operators manual

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Prior to each shift that the equipment is used the what? must begin a visual inspection

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Qualified person

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An accessible fire extinguisher must be what? According to OSHA 1926.1433

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On the equipment

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13
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The machines load chart can be found where?

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Operators manual

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14
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A diesel hammer grease fitting should be lubed when? According to ansi A10.19

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Every shift or manufacturer recommends

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15
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Shackle should be secured against unintended openings by what? according to ANSI A10.19

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Steel wire

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16
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Shop made lifting Devices must be what? according to ANSI

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Designed by a registered professional engineer

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17
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If the RCL, rated capacity limiter, goes out in the cab during operations the operator must what? According to OSHA 

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Stop

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18
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Who must Develop procedures for assembly/disassembly if not using manufacture specifications according to OSHA

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Qualified person

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19
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When located at a 360 kV² the minimum clearance distance is what? According to osha

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25ft

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20
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The what? Tells the operator when the pile has reached its required depth

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Qualified person

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21
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The hammer can be damaged by?

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Exceeding hammer limits

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22
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Practical refusal is?

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A condition reached when a pile driven by a hammer has penetration per blow that is smaller than a specified value

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23
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A dedicated pile drivers net capacity is?

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Manufactures load rating minus deductions

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24
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When an Operational aid in the cab shuts down what is the correct temporary procedure?

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Please stop operations, use alternative measures

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Definition of a competent person is what? According to OSHA 
A person capable of identifying hazards and has the authority to eliminate them
26
What is a pile point
Special type of pile sheet
27
Which point during swinging would have the most ground pressure on a pile driving rig 
The corner
28
Air and hydraulic lines must be checked when according to osha
Every shift
29
Operator must always have the ability to what? according to OSHA 
Stop operations if unsafe
30
What is the embedment length
The length a pile penetrates the ground
31
What is the purpose of a collar on a pile
Used to splice two piles together
32
What is a helmets purpose
To distribute the blow from hammer to pile
33
Who determines that a pile is home
Qualified person
34
What is equipped with a means to measure ram energy
Flow Counter calculator
35
What is the purpose of the leader
 place hammer in designated position during driving operations
36
Load chart lifting capacities are based on what? 
Ideal operating conditions
37
Setting up on soft ground has the potential to what?
Reduce stability
38
What is the operator required to have when traveling with an obstructed view
A dedicated spotter
39
A battered or incline pile is what?
A pile driven at an angle
40
While loading dedicated pile driver onto a trailer what should be checked
Swing brake and angle of ramps
41
According to ANSI A10.4.7 A controlled access zone shall be maintained by who
Competent person
42
Weight of chains slings or other load handling devices are what?
Are considered part of the load
43
Rotation resistant wire rope can be removed from service if there are what? 
Two randomly broken wires in six diameters or four randomly broken wires in 30 diameters
44
According to OSHA 1926.1413 A diameter reduction more than what percent? from the nominal diameter shall make a wire rope deficient
5%
45
According to OSHA 1926.1413 splicing of wire rope is what?
Prohibited
46
According to OSHA subpart CC appendix A, the signal with extension horizontally to the side palm down arm is swung back-and-forth is what
Emergency stop
47
According to OSHA a dedicated pile driver must be inspected when
Every shift
48
According to OSHA 1926.1407, during assembly/disassembly, when within 20ft of a powerline what must be used?
A non-conductive tagline
49
Traveling under a powerline with no load and any part of the equipment will get closer than 20ft what must be used?
A dedicated spotter
50
According to OSHA19.26.1419(a) , a signal person must be provided in each of the following situations except when?
Signal person is attending site safety orientation
51
To prevent Employees from entering hazard rotating substructure the employer must what?
Put up a barrier, train employees of this hazard, direct and maintain control lines
52
On a Dedicated pile driver when traveling up and down a slope the hammer should what? 
Be as low as possible
53
According to OSHA 1926.1412 monthly inspections must be what?
Maintained for at least three months
54
According to OSHA 1926.1417 if equipment repairs are necessary the operator must in writing, inform the?
The person designated by employer
55
According to OSHA 1926.1400, an anti-two block is or is not a safety device?
Is not
56
When traveling up and down a slope the travel motors should be located where?
In the rear
57
According to OSHA subpart CC, appendix A , what signal is described below: hands held together at waist level
Dog everything off and put on all brakes
58
On a dedicated pile driver when you bring the horizontal slide pile line in what happens
Capacity increases or radius decreases
59
Where are Pile points attached to the pile?
The tip
60
Mats in a pile driving environment should be used to what
To distribute ground bearing pressure
61
According to OSHA subpart CC, after A wire rope makes contact with energized powerlines what must be done?
Removed from service
62
According to OSHA, who must provide the Operator with information about underground hazards ?
Controlling entity
63
Which of the following procedures allow the operator to verify that the pile is properly positioned and secured ?
Signal person checks the level, it’s inside the pile cap , pile arms are secured around the pile 
64
Where would you find the load charts for the particular piece of equipment
Operators manual
65
What is necessary to prepare equipment for transportation?
Remove catwalks and platforms, ensure adequate hydraulic oil for disassembley, hydraulic disconnect lever is in proper position
66
according to OSHA, powerlines must be presumed to be energized, unless the utility owner/Operator does what?
Confirms the lines have been de-energized and grounded the lines
67
Wire rope lubricant cannot what?
Hinder inspection

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