RI HOISTING LICENSE CODE 207 NEWEST ACTUAL

RI HOISTING LICENSE (CODE 207) NEWEST ACTUAL

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Registered Professional Engineer - ----Answerss---A person who is registered as a professional engineer in the state where the work is to be performed. However, a professional engineer, registered in any state is deemed to be a "registered professional engineer" within the meaning of this standard when approving designs for "manufactured protective systems" or "tabulated data" to be used in interstate commerce.

Sheeting - ----Answerss---The members of a shoring system that retain the earth in position and in turn are supported by other members of the shoring system.

Shield (Shield system) - ----Answerss---A structure that is able to withstand the forces imposed on it by a cave-in and thereby protect employees within the structure. Shields can be permanent structures or can be designed to be portable and moved along as work progresses. Additionally, shields can be either premanufactured or job-built in accordance with §1926.652 (c)(3) or (c)(4). Shields used in trenches are usually referred to as "trench boxes" or "trench shields."

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Shoring (Shoring system) - ----Answerss---A structure such as a metal hydraulic, mechanical or timber shoring system that supports the sides of an excavation and which is designed to prevent cave-ins.

Sloping (Sloping system) - ----Answerss---A method of protecting employees from cave-ins by excavating to form sides of an excavation that are inclined away from the excavation so as to prevent cave-ins. The angle of incline required to prevent a cave-in varies with differences in such factors as the soil type, environmental conditions of exposure, and application of surcharge loads.

Stable rock - ----Answerss---Natural solid mineral material that can be excavated with vertical sides and will remain intact while exposed.

Unstable Rock - ----Answerss---is considered to be stable when the rock material on the side or sides of the excavation is secured against caving-in or movement by rock bolts or by another protective system that has been designed by a registered professional engineer.

Structural ramp - ----Answerss---A ramp built of steel or wood, usually used for vehicle access. Ramps made of soil or rock are not considered structural ramps.

Support system - ----Answerss---A structure such as underpinning, bracing, or shoring, which provides support to

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