WV Foreman Practice Test Review Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified 2024/2025
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WV Foreman Practice Test Review Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified 2024/2025
Can a skid mounted fuel tank be used for transportation of diesel? - Correct Answer No, must be wheeled or self-propelled
What does "attending diesel equipment" mean? - Correct Answer Diesel equipment operato...
WV Foreman Practice Test Review
Questions with Correct Answers 100%
Verified 2024/2025
Can a skid mounted fuel tank be used for transportation of diesel? - Correct Answer No, must be
wheeled or self-propelled
What does "attending diesel equipment" mean? - Correct Answer Diesel equipment operator must
be within sight and sound
What is the maximum concentration of DPM allowed under WV law? - Correct Answer 0.12 mg/m^3
All significant external surface on diesel equipment should not exceed what temp? - Correct Answer
302 deg F
What is the ambient concentration of exhaust gas allowed in the mine atmosphere under WV law? -
Correct Answer CO not to exceed 35 ppm, NO not to exceed 25 ppm, NO2 not to exceed 3 ppm
What shall be done, if necessary, so as to provide clearance and to avoid accidental contact with
power lines when moving equipment? - Correct Answer Equipment shall be insulated and assemblies
removed
What is minimum clearance on Trolley side? - Correct Answer 12"
What is the minimum size of shelter holes? - Correct Answer 5' deep, 4' wide, and height of entry
Who shall see that a conspicuous light is placed on the front and rear of trips? - Correct Answer The
motorman and trip rider
Who shall provide conspicuous light for motor/trips? - Correct Answer Mine Foreman
How should the deck of locomotives be protected from loose material in the track entry? - Correct
Answer With shields
,What shall be done to regulate the movement of trips? - Correct Answer A proper system of signals
should be provided
From what side shall cars not be coupled? - Correct Answer From the wire side or inside of a curve
If a locomotive is not coupled to the trip ahead, what distance should be maintained between the
locomotive and trip? - Correct Answer 300'
What is the maximum distance between shelter holes? - Correct Answer 100'
What signaling devices shall be provided on locomotives and shuttle cars? - Correct Answer Sounding
devices
Is back-poling prohibited? - Correct Answer Yes, however permitted with precaution to the nearest
turning point, not to exceed 80'
Why is back-poling prohibited? - Correct Answer Pole may leave the wire and break, causing serious
injury
Bottom drop cars shall not be used as man trips - Correct Answer
What is required on haulage roads between the end car of trips placed on sidetracks and moving
traffic? - Correct Answer A clearance point shall be marked with an approved device
What are the primary causes of haulage accidents? - Correct Answer Improperly maintained track,
insufficient clearance, and unsafe practices
What safety precaution shall be observed where track is on a steep grade? - Correct Answer Derails
shall be installed
If a pusher locomotive is not used on a trip, what is required? - Correct Answer the locomotive
operator shall have an assistant to assist him in his duties
All self-propelled track haulage shall be equipped with what? - Correct Answer E-stop
, What shall be provided where miners load or unload from conveyor belts? - Correct Answer
Adequate clearance of 36", proper illumination, suitable communications
What is the maximum speed of belts which transport miners? - Correct Answer 250 FPM, if clearance
is 18", 300 FPM if clearance is 24" or greater
What is the minimum clearance to the roof for miners to ride belts? - Correct Answer Not less than
18" from the top of the roller. 24" if seam height permits
On belts that do not transport miners, at what intervals are stop/start controls required to be places?
- Correct Answer 1,000'
What shall all belt conveyors be inspected for daily? - Correct Answer Frozen rollers, rock falls, fires
What shall be provided on all UG belts? - Correct Answer slip and sequence switches
If belts are used to transport miners, what must be done after supplies are transported with the belt,
prior to transportation of miners? - Correct Answer examine for unsafe conditions
What advantage does rock dust have over the used of water in extinguishing a mine fire? - Correct
Answer Can be carried by the air, eliminates the formation of steam and water gas, protects the roof
from disintegration caused by steam and water
What changes occur to the mine atmosphere sealed within a fire area? - Correct Answer Carbon
Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide are increased, oxygen is depleted, and explosive gases may
accumulate
What is the principal danger while mine fires are being sealed? - Correct Answer The danger of gas
explosion
How may the danger of an explosion be minimized while sealing a fire area? - Correct Answer By
sealing sufficiently far away to prevent explosive mixtures from forming before the fire seals can be
completed
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