Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License B Exam
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A 2A license allows the license excavators, backhoes and loaders, front-
holder to operate what? end loaders, compact hoisting machinery
excluding classes 1, 3 & 4.
Fine for operating without a $500-$3000 and or 3 months in jail
license
What law governs hoisting M.G.L. c. 146 section 53
equipment?
What regulations govern 520 CMR 6
hoisting equipment?
What organization enforces Division of Professional Licensure, Office
520 CMR 6 of Public Safety and Inspections.
What regulations govern 520 CMR 14 - Jackie's Law
trenching?
OSHA regulations OSHA 1910 & 1926
ANSI American National Standards Institute
, ASME American Society of Mechanical
Engineers
Compact hoisting machinery hoisting machinery under 10,000 lbs
DOT Department of Transportation
Emergency Procedure Actions required to be taken when
imminent danger may occur
Property damage Damage to property exceeding $5000
Minimum age to obtain a 2A 18
license
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
Hand signal rules for SAE J1307 - 2002
excavators
Equipment that requires a 10' vertical lift, 1/4 yd bucket capacity, 500
license to operate lb lift capacity
Continuing education credit 4 hrs
hours are required for a 2A
license
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
A 2A license allows the license excavators, backhoes and loaders, front-
holder to operate what? end loaders, compact hoisting machinery
excluding classes 1, 3 & 4.
Fine for operating without a $500-$3000 and or 3 months in jail
license
What law governs hoisting M.G.L. c. 146 section 53
equipment?
What regulations govern 520 CMR 6
hoisting equipment?
What organization enforces Division of Professional Licensure, Office
520 CMR 6 of Public Safety and Inspections.
What regulations govern 520 CMR 14 - Jackie's Law
trenching?
OSHA regulations OSHA 1910 & 1926
ANSI American National Standards Institute
, ASME American Society of Mechanical
Engineers
Compact hoisting machinery hoisting machinery under 10,000 lbs
DOT Department of Transportation
Emergency Procedure Actions required to be taken when
imminent danger may occur
Property damage Damage to property exceeding $5000
Minimum age to obtain a 2A 18
license
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
Hand signal rules for SAE J1307 - 2002
excavators
Equipment that requires a 10' vertical lift, 1/4 yd bucket capacity, 500
license to operate lb lift capacity
Continuing education credit 4 hrs
hours are required for a 2A
license