MASS 1A HOISTING STUDY GUIDE
Where-should-a-license-or-temporary-permit-be-located-during-time-of-operation-of-
equipment---ans-✔✔Shall-be-carried-ON-the-person-at-all-times;-in-the-case-of-a-
temporary-permit-the-person-shall-also-carry-their-drivers-license
Whats-the-fine-for-violating-section-53,-53a-or-54---ans-✔✔No-less-than-$500-and-no-
more-than-$3,000,-or-by-imprisonment-of-no-more-than-3-months,-or-both-fine-and-
imprisonment
Whats-the-fine-for-permitting-an-unlicensed-person-to-operate-machinery---ans-✔✔No-
less-than-$1,000-and-no-more-than-$3,000,-or-imprisonment-of-no-more-than-3-months,-or-
both-fine-and-imprisonment
Whats-the-fine-for-violating-section-42-to-51,-or-prevents-an-inspector-from-entering-the-
premises---ans-✔✔No-less-than-$10-no-more-than-$300,-or-by-imprisonment-of-upto-3-
months
Whats-the-purpose-of-520CMR-6.00---ans-✔✔To-establish-reasonable-requirements-to-
protect-the-public-safety-of-the-citizens-of-the-commonwealth-from-the-hazards-inherent-in-
the-operation-of-housting-machinery-by-establishing-min-standards-neccessary-to-obtain-
a-hoisting-machinery-operators-license-or-temp-permit
ANSI---ans-✔✔American-National-Standards-Institute
Apprentice-license---ans-✔✔A-document-issued-by-the-dept-upon-proof-of-registratio-at-a-
training-facility-and-with-the-division-of-apprentice-training-within-the-dept-of-labor-
standards,-which-enables-the-holder-to-operate-hoisting-machinery-under-the-direct-
guidance-and-supervision-of-a-duly-licensed-person-licensed-to-operate-the-category-of-
hoisting-machinery-for-which-documentation-is-issued
ASME---ans-✔✔American-Society-of-Mechanical-Engineers
cargo---ans-✔✔A-load,-quantity-or-volume-that-can-be-processed-or-transported
Apprentice-licensee---ans-✔✔A-person,-18-or-older,-registered-with-the-dept-of-labor-
standards-and-has-obtained-an-apprentice-license-to-operate-while-under-direct-guidance-
and-supervision-of-a-duly-licensed-person
,Chief---ans-✔✔The-chief-of-inspections-mechanical-of-the-dept-of-public-safety
Compact-hoisting-machinery---ans-✔✔Machinery-wirh-a-gross-vehicle-weight-not-
exceeding-10,000-lbs,-excluding-Class-1,-Class-3-and-Class-4-hoisting-machinery-as-
listed-in-520CMR-6.10.-Machinery-operated-under-temp-permit-may-not-exceed-8,000lbs
DAT---ans-✔✔Division-of-Apprentice-Training
Department---ans-✔✔Dept-of-Public-Safety
DOT---ans-✔✔Department-of-Transportation
Emergency-procedure---ans-✔✔Actions-required-to-be-taken-when-imminent-danger-may-
occur-to-prevent-damage-to-life,-property,-or-to-public-safety
Company-license---ans-✔✔Issued-by-an-exempt-company-that-has-a-dept-approved-in-
service-training-program-and-is-only-valid-for-machinery-used-on-company-property
fork-lift---ans-✔✔Any-mobile-powered-truck-used-to-carry,-push,-lift,-stack-or-tier-
materials,-EXCLUDING-earth-moving,-over-the-road-haulage-trucks-and-equipment-
which-was-designed-to-move-earth-but-modified-to-accept-forks
Hoisting-machinery---ans-✔✔Derricks,-cableways,-machinery-used-for-discharging-
cargoes,-and-temp-elevator-cars-used-on-excavation-work-or-hoisting-building-materials,-
when-the-motive-power-to-operate-such-machinery-is-mechanical-and-other-than-steam,-
and-any-other-equipment-that-has-the-MIN-capability-of-hoisting-a-load-HIGHER-THAN-10-
FT,-and-either-the-capability-of-lifting-loads-GREATER-THAN-500-LBS-or-the-capacity-of-
the-bucket-EXCEEDS-1/4-CUBIC-YARDS;-overhead-bridge-cranes,-electric-or-air-driven-
hoists,-specialty-equipment-as-catagorized-under-520CMR-6.00
incedent---ans-✔✔A-situation-that-results-in-serious-injury,-property-damage-or-any-
condition-that-is-necessary-for-the-preservation-of-the-public-health-or-safety
Injury-and-incedent-documentation---ans-✔✔A-form-furnished-by-the-department-
detailing-all-specific-info-regarding-any-serious-injury,-property-damage-or-mechanical-
failure-that-may-have-occurred
inspector---ans-✔✔A-District-Engineering-Inspector-employed-by-the-Department
Manufacturer-approved-attachment---ans-✔✔Attachable-equipment-tailored-to-perform-a-
particular-task,-designed-or-approved-for-use-in-accordance-with-the-equipment-
manufacturers-spec's.-If-the-manufacturer-doesnt-exist,-a-MASS-registered-professional-
engineer-shall-review-and-approve-in-writing-the-actions-and-reasons-for-said-specs-to-the-
attachable-equipment
, mechanical-failure---ans-✔✔Damage-to-or-breakdown-of-hoisting-machinery-which-
affects-the-capacity-or-safe-operation-of-the-equipment-per-the-manufacturers-
specifications
1%---ans-✔✔If-a-crane-is-out-of-level-by-1%,-you-can-lose-upto-50%-capacity
3300-pounds---ans-✔✔Pounds-weight-of-one-cubic-yard-of-soil
125-pounds---ans-✔✔Weight-of-one-cubic-foot-of-soil
operator's-manual---ans-✔✔The-document-created-by-the-manufacturer-of-the-hoisting-
equip.-That-contains-the-required-procedures-and-forms-for-the-safe-operatiob-of-hoisting-
machinery-ar-the-stated-site-pertaining-to-that-spec.-Equip.
placard---ans-✔✔A-dept-issued-certificate-posted-on-machinery-which-acts-as-a-notice-of-
the-unsafe-conditiob-of-the-machinery
Property-Damage---ans-✔✔Damage-of-private-or-public-property-that-exceeds-$5,000-
per-incident
qualified-welder---ans-✔✔A-welder-certified-by-the-American-Welding-Society-(AWS)
SAE---ans-✔✔Society-of-Automotive-Engineers
serious-injury---ans-✔✔A-personal-injury/illness-that-results-in-
death,dismemberment,significant-disfigurement,-permanant-loss-of-the-use-of-a-body-
organ,member,functiob-or-system,-a-compound-fracture-or-other-significant-injury/illness
Signal-Person---ans-✔✔A-trained-individual-qualified-in-the-use-of-signals-to-direct-the-
operator-of-hoisting-equipment-or-warn-of-possible-or-existing-hazards-through-the-use-of-
hand-signals,audible-signals-or-flashing-lights-(see-520-CMR-6.00-apx-A)
Temporary-Permit---ans-✔✔Non-renewable-permit-to-operate-machinery,-with-a-gross-
vehicle-weight-not-exceeding-8,000-lbs-issued-by-dept-approved-short-term-rental-entity-
for-no-more-than-14-consec.-Days
Temp-permit-holder---ans-✔✔Person-who-is-18-or-older,-holds-a-valid-drivers-license-and-
has-obtained-a-temp-permit.
Utility---ans-✔✔Any-organization-or-company-that-provides-electricity,-natural-gas,-phone-
or-cable-services-to-public
Ansi-standards-for-operating---ans-✔✔B30.2-2011-overhead-or-Gantry-Cranes
(Top-running-bridge,-single-or-mult-girder,-top-running-trolly-hoist)
B30.3-2012-tower-cranes
Where-should-a-license-or-temporary-permit-be-located-during-time-of-operation-of-
equipment---ans-✔✔Shall-be-carried-ON-the-person-at-all-times;-in-the-case-of-a-
temporary-permit-the-person-shall-also-carry-their-drivers-license
Whats-the-fine-for-violating-section-53,-53a-or-54---ans-✔✔No-less-than-$500-and-no-
more-than-$3,000,-or-by-imprisonment-of-no-more-than-3-months,-or-both-fine-and-
imprisonment
Whats-the-fine-for-permitting-an-unlicensed-person-to-operate-machinery---ans-✔✔No-
less-than-$1,000-and-no-more-than-$3,000,-or-imprisonment-of-no-more-than-3-months,-or-
both-fine-and-imprisonment
Whats-the-fine-for-violating-section-42-to-51,-or-prevents-an-inspector-from-entering-the-
premises---ans-✔✔No-less-than-$10-no-more-than-$300,-or-by-imprisonment-of-upto-3-
months
Whats-the-purpose-of-520CMR-6.00---ans-✔✔To-establish-reasonable-requirements-to-
protect-the-public-safety-of-the-citizens-of-the-commonwealth-from-the-hazards-inherent-in-
the-operation-of-housting-machinery-by-establishing-min-standards-neccessary-to-obtain-
a-hoisting-machinery-operators-license-or-temp-permit
ANSI---ans-✔✔American-National-Standards-Institute
Apprentice-license---ans-✔✔A-document-issued-by-the-dept-upon-proof-of-registratio-at-a-
training-facility-and-with-the-division-of-apprentice-training-within-the-dept-of-labor-
standards,-which-enables-the-holder-to-operate-hoisting-machinery-under-the-direct-
guidance-and-supervision-of-a-duly-licensed-person-licensed-to-operate-the-category-of-
hoisting-machinery-for-which-documentation-is-issued
ASME---ans-✔✔American-Society-of-Mechanical-Engineers
cargo---ans-✔✔A-load,-quantity-or-volume-that-can-be-processed-or-transported
Apprentice-licensee---ans-✔✔A-person,-18-or-older,-registered-with-the-dept-of-labor-
standards-and-has-obtained-an-apprentice-license-to-operate-while-under-direct-guidance-
and-supervision-of-a-duly-licensed-person
,Chief---ans-✔✔The-chief-of-inspections-mechanical-of-the-dept-of-public-safety
Compact-hoisting-machinery---ans-✔✔Machinery-wirh-a-gross-vehicle-weight-not-
exceeding-10,000-lbs,-excluding-Class-1,-Class-3-and-Class-4-hoisting-machinery-as-
listed-in-520CMR-6.10.-Machinery-operated-under-temp-permit-may-not-exceed-8,000lbs
DAT---ans-✔✔Division-of-Apprentice-Training
Department---ans-✔✔Dept-of-Public-Safety
DOT---ans-✔✔Department-of-Transportation
Emergency-procedure---ans-✔✔Actions-required-to-be-taken-when-imminent-danger-may-
occur-to-prevent-damage-to-life,-property,-or-to-public-safety
Company-license---ans-✔✔Issued-by-an-exempt-company-that-has-a-dept-approved-in-
service-training-program-and-is-only-valid-for-machinery-used-on-company-property
fork-lift---ans-✔✔Any-mobile-powered-truck-used-to-carry,-push,-lift,-stack-or-tier-
materials,-EXCLUDING-earth-moving,-over-the-road-haulage-trucks-and-equipment-
which-was-designed-to-move-earth-but-modified-to-accept-forks
Hoisting-machinery---ans-✔✔Derricks,-cableways,-machinery-used-for-discharging-
cargoes,-and-temp-elevator-cars-used-on-excavation-work-or-hoisting-building-materials,-
when-the-motive-power-to-operate-such-machinery-is-mechanical-and-other-than-steam,-
and-any-other-equipment-that-has-the-MIN-capability-of-hoisting-a-load-HIGHER-THAN-10-
FT,-and-either-the-capability-of-lifting-loads-GREATER-THAN-500-LBS-or-the-capacity-of-
the-bucket-EXCEEDS-1/4-CUBIC-YARDS;-overhead-bridge-cranes,-electric-or-air-driven-
hoists,-specialty-equipment-as-catagorized-under-520CMR-6.00
incedent---ans-✔✔A-situation-that-results-in-serious-injury,-property-damage-or-any-
condition-that-is-necessary-for-the-preservation-of-the-public-health-or-safety
Injury-and-incedent-documentation---ans-✔✔A-form-furnished-by-the-department-
detailing-all-specific-info-regarding-any-serious-injury,-property-damage-or-mechanical-
failure-that-may-have-occurred
inspector---ans-✔✔A-District-Engineering-Inspector-employed-by-the-Department
Manufacturer-approved-attachment---ans-✔✔Attachable-equipment-tailored-to-perform-a-
particular-task,-designed-or-approved-for-use-in-accordance-with-the-equipment-
manufacturers-spec's.-If-the-manufacturer-doesnt-exist,-a-MASS-registered-professional-
engineer-shall-review-and-approve-in-writing-the-actions-and-reasons-for-said-specs-to-the-
attachable-equipment
, mechanical-failure---ans-✔✔Damage-to-or-breakdown-of-hoisting-machinery-which-
affects-the-capacity-or-safe-operation-of-the-equipment-per-the-manufacturers-
specifications
1%---ans-✔✔If-a-crane-is-out-of-level-by-1%,-you-can-lose-upto-50%-capacity
3300-pounds---ans-✔✔Pounds-weight-of-one-cubic-yard-of-soil
125-pounds---ans-✔✔Weight-of-one-cubic-foot-of-soil
operator's-manual---ans-✔✔The-document-created-by-the-manufacturer-of-the-hoisting-
equip.-That-contains-the-required-procedures-and-forms-for-the-safe-operatiob-of-hoisting-
machinery-ar-the-stated-site-pertaining-to-that-spec.-Equip.
placard---ans-✔✔A-dept-issued-certificate-posted-on-machinery-which-acts-as-a-notice-of-
the-unsafe-conditiob-of-the-machinery
Property-Damage---ans-✔✔Damage-of-private-or-public-property-that-exceeds-$5,000-
per-incident
qualified-welder---ans-✔✔A-welder-certified-by-the-American-Welding-Society-(AWS)
SAE---ans-✔✔Society-of-Automotive-Engineers
serious-injury---ans-✔✔A-personal-injury/illness-that-results-in-
death,dismemberment,significant-disfigurement,-permanant-loss-of-the-use-of-a-body-
organ,member,functiob-or-system,-a-compound-fracture-or-other-significant-injury/illness
Signal-Person---ans-✔✔A-trained-individual-qualified-in-the-use-of-signals-to-direct-the-
operator-of-hoisting-equipment-or-warn-of-possible-or-existing-hazards-through-the-use-of-
hand-signals,audible-signals-or-flashing-lights-(see-520-CMR-6.00-apx-A)
Temporary-Permit---ans-✔✔Non-renewable-permit-to-operate-machinery,-with-a-gross-
vehicle-weight-not-exceeding-8,000-lbs-issued-by-dept-approved-short-term-rental-entity-
for-no-more-than-14-consec.-Days
Temp-permit-holder---ans-✔✔Person-who-is-18-or-older,-holds-a-valid-drivers-license-and-
has-obtained-a-temp-permit.
Utility---ans-✔✔Any-organization-or-company-that-provides-electricity,-natural-gas,-phone-
or-cable-services-to-public
Ansi-standards-for-operating---ans-✔✔B30.2-2011-overhead-or-Gantry-Cranes
(Top-running-bridge,-single-or-mult-girder,-top-running-trolly-hoist)
B30.3-2012-tower-cranes
