Hoisting License (full) Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of the 520: C.M.R. 6:00? -
correct answer ✅to establish rules and regulations for the safety
of the public
What type of equipment requires a hoisting license? -
correct answer ✅equipment that has minimum capability of
hoisting the load higher than 10' feet or equipment that has the
capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or equipment
that has capacity of the becket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What does A.S.M.E. stand for? -
correct answer ✅American Society of Mechanical Engineers
In the event of an Incident, Serious Injury or Property Damage, the
Department of Public Safety must be notified in that time frame? -
correct answer ✅within one hour of the accident and a report
filed within 48 hours
According to the Massachusetts hoisting regulations why were
hoisting requirement established ? -
correct answer ✅to protect public safety of the citizens of the
commonwealth
,Hoisting License (full) Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What does C.M.R. stand for? -
correct answer ✅code of Massachusetts regulations
What items should be checked on a daily inspection? -
correct answer ✅wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction clutches,
brakes, chain drives and the parts subject to wear
What should you do when someone enters your cushion of safety?
-
correct answer ✅stop and get them out of it
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment? -
correct answer ✅the operator of material handling an moving
equipment when exposed to overhead hazards to the elements
shall be protected with a cab or equivalent covering affording
adequate protection
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery? -
correct answer ✅520 - CMR 6:00 Chapter 146 Section 53 - 54A
, Hoisting License (full) Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the maximum limit of approach of power lines when
operating hoisting machinery? -
correct answer ✅up to 125,000 volts = stay 10 feet away
125,000 - 250,000 volts = stay 15 feet away
250,000 volts and over = stay 25 feet away
How do you test the load brakes? (pick test) -
correct answer ✅lift the load about a foot and holding it for one
minute
When is it permissible to work under a suspended load? -
correct answer ✅Never
What is the primary purpose of stabilizers? -
correct answer ✅to level stabilize/machine
What are boom stops? -
correct answer ✅devices to stop the boom from tipping over
backwards
When may chains be used in hoisting? -
correct answer ✅never
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of the 520: C.M.R. 6:00? -
correct answer ✅to establish rules and regulations for the safety
of the public
What type of equipment requires a hoisting license? -
correct answer ✅equipment that has minimum capability of
hoisting the load higher than 10' feet or equipment that has the
capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or equipment
that has capacity of the becket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What does A.S.M.E. stand for? -
correct answer ✅American Society of Mechanical Engineers
In the event of an Incident, Serious Injury or Property Damage, the
Department of Public Safety must be notified in that time frame? -
correct answer ✅within one hour of the accident and a report
filed within 48 hours
According to the Massachusetts hoisting regulations why were
hoisting requirement established ? -
correct answer ✅to protect public safety of the citizens of the
commonwealth
,Hoisting License (full) Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What does C.M.R. stand for? -
correct answer ✅code of Massachusetts regulations
What items should be checked on a daily inspection? -
correct answer ✅wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction clutches,
brakes, chain drives and the parts subject to wear
What should you do when someone enters your cushion of safety?
-
correct answer ✅stop and get them out of it
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment? -
correct answer ✅the operator of material handling an moving
equipment when exposed to overhead hazards to the elements
shall be protected with a cab or equivalent covering affording
adequate protection
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery? -
correct answer ✅520 - CMR 6:00 Chapter 146 Section 53 - 54A
, Hoisting License (full) Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
What is the maximum limit of approach of power lines when
operating hoisting machinery? -
correct answer ✅up to 125,000 volts = stay 10 feet away
125,000 - 250,000 volts = stay 15 feet away
250,000 volts and over = stay 25 feet away
How do you test the load brakes? (pick test) -
correct answer ✅lift the load about a foot and holding it for one
minute
When is it permissible to work under a suspended load? -
correct answer ✅Never
What is the primary purpose of stabilizers? -
correct answer ✅to level stabilize/machine
What are boom stops? -
correct answer ✅devices to stop the boom from tipping over
backwards
When may chains be used in hoisting? -
correct answer ✅never
