Common heavy equipment types, operating safety rules, and basic maintenance concepts for construction equipment operators.
30 cards · basic cards · AI-written, checked twice. Edit anything.
- What is an excavator primarily used for?
- Digging, trenching, and material removal
- What does a bulldozer do?
- Pushes, clears, and grades material with its blade
- What is the main use of a wheel loader?
- Loading material into trucks and moving materials
- What makes a backhoe different from an excavator?
- The bucket digs from a boom behind and below the operator
- What is a motor grader used for?
- Creating smooth, level surfaces on roads and building sites
- What does a vibratory roller compact?
- Soil and asphalt to increase density and stability
- What is unique about a skid steer loader?
- It is small and can turn in place by moving wheels at different speeds
- What is a telehandler used for?
- Lifting and placing materials at height with its rotating boom
- Before operating any heavy equipment, what must you do?
- Perform a pre-operation inspection to check for defects
- What does PPE stand for?
- Personal Protective Equipment
- What must you always check before backing up?
- Blind spots and the area behind the equipment
- Should bystanders be allowed near operating heavy equipment?
- No, keep them at a safe distance at all times
- Can you operate heavy equipment if you are fatigued or impaired?
- No, never operate when tired, impaired, or under medication
- What should you do before moving any equipment with a load?
- Secure the load to prevent it from shifting or falling
- Where should you park heavy equipment after use?
- On level ground with the parking brake engaged