MEWP Fundamentals Final Exam

The guardrail system of a MEWP is the:

This course contains all the information and instruction I’ll need regarding personal fall protection systems.

If you’re operating a MEWP near public roads, there is a risk of being struck by a vehicle. In addition to the damage that this can cause, it can also result in the destabilizing the MEWP and causing it to tip over. You should cordon off your work area to avoid collisions in the following scenarios when working around vehicle traffic:

Deviating from safe operating guidelines is acceptable when:

A single type of MEWP will be sufficient for every type of task you’ll be using.

All possible MEWP hazards are contained in this training course.

Select the most common cause of falls:

Your employer is the only one responsible for performing risk assessments and finding ways to reduce risk.

In addition to training being required at certain intervals, there are other times when re-certification may be required. This includes:

The center of gravity of a MEWP:

There’s no risk to electrocution when working in a MEWP because they are properly insulated from electricity.

Personal fall protection systems are ___________ for occupants when operating a boom lift.

There are three parts to a guard rail. These components include a top rail, a mid rail, and a ____________.

A MEWP rescue plan is only required if you’re operating the MEWP alone.

One of the most common types of MEWP hazards is their ability to tip over. Tip overs are caused by a single factor that an operator does not have control over.

You should NEVER use a MEWP for things that it wasn’t designed for.

Dynamic forces can also affect your center of gravity. Which scenario below can cause the center of gravity to move outside of the area of stability.

The two primary types of fall protection when using MEWPS are:

Driving on a slope:

From a stability perspective, the differences between a car and a MEWP are:

It is optional for MEWPs to come with an operator’s manual.

A complete MEWP training program will consist of:

The ____________ must perform pre-operational inspections, wear the appropriate PPE such as fall protection equipment, and operate the MEWP safely at all times.

If you find an issue during your pre-start inspection, you should:

MEWP incidents are usually a result of many factors rather than just one single thing. In most cases, __________ contributes to one or more factors that lead to the incident.

MEWP occupants do not require any kind of training as long as they will not be touching any of the controls in a MEWP.

In addition to performing a visual inspection prior to operating a MEWP, you’ll also need to perform a ___________.

The correct order of steps in a risk assessment is:

The most effective type of safeguarding control on the hierarchy of safeguarding controls is:

As a MEWP operator, you will be responsible for performing what type of inspection?

If the center of gravity moves outside of the ________ , the MEWP will tip over.

You can exceed the rated capacity of a MEWP in the following circumstances:

The _________________ has the responsibility of ensuring that a MEWP is in good working condition and adheres to the jurisdiction’s legislation and regulations.

The only time you can operate a MEWP without receiving adequate training and familiarization is when:

MEWP standards and legislation provide guidelines and requirements on:

Scissor lifts typically have _________ platforms that boom lifts.

Boom lifts typically offer ________ maneuverability than scissor lifts.

The two most popular types of MEWPs are: