Massachusetts 2B Hoisting License Exam
What does the color red mean on a dig safe marking? - Answer- Electric
Using my own machine on my own property does not require a hoisting license in MA. - Answer- False
80% sand is what type soil? - Answer- "C-type" soil
If I prevent a DPS inspector from doing his job, I could be fined up to: - Answer- $3000
How old must you be to get a hoisting license? - Answer- 18
Grade 70 chains are ok to use for lifting. - Answer- False
The slope ratio of type B soil is: - Answer- 1:1, (45 degrees)
A trench must be tested for hazardous atmosphere if it is deeper than: - Answer- 4 feet
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? - Answer- Competent person
I should dig into a bank at a 45 degree angle - Answer- True
Operator manuals must be kept in the office - Answer- False
If I rent equipment, what must I have? - Answer- A valid MA hoisting license on my person
When is protection in a trench required? - Answer- 5 feet or less depending on the soil
What protection is required according to Jackie's Law? - Answer- At least a 6 ft fence or 3/4" steel metal plates
How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be considered a trench? - Answer- At most 15ft wide
When setting up a backhoe on outriggers, the backhoe should be: - Answer- Low as possible but tires free of the ground and level
What does the color red mean on a dig safe marking? - Answer- Electric
Using my own machine on my own property does not require a hoisting license in MA. - Answer- False
80% sand is what type soil? - Answer- "C-type" soil
If I prevent a DPS inspector from doing his job, I could be fined up to: - Answer- $3000
How old must you be to get a hoisting license? - Answer- 18
Grade 70 chains are ok to use for lifting. - Answer- False
The slope ratio of type B soil is: - Answer- 1:1, (45 degrees)
A trench must be tested for hazardous atmosphere if it is deeper than: - Answer- 4 feet
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? - Answer- Competent person
I should dig into a bank at a 45 degree angle - Answer- True
Operator manuals must be kept in the office - Answer- False
If I rent equipment, what must I have? - Answer- A valid MA hoisting license on my person
When is protection in a trench required? - Answer- 5 feet or less depending on the soil
What protection is required according to Jackie's Law? - Answer- At least a 6 ft fence or 3/4" steel metal plates
How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be considered a trench? - Answer- At most 15ft wide
When setting up a backhoe on outriggers, the backhoe should be: - Answer- Low as possible but tires free of the ground and level
