MA 2A hoisting exam/108 Complete
Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - -To establish rules and
regulations for safety of the public
-What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - -520-C.M.R. 6:00
MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
-What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - -Lock
out tag out
-In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - -Within 1
hour of incident
-When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical
treatment sent to the engineering section of department of public safety - -
Immediately After the person has been treated
-All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance
with requirements of what - -American society of mechanical engineering
(ASME)
-What items should be checked on daily inspection - -Wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
-What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment - -Protection from weather, heat in winter,
safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
-What equipment requires hoisting license - -Height of lift exceed 10' or
weight of load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4
cubic yard
-What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when
operating equipment - -125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
-How do you test the load brakes - -Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for
one minute
-How should you approach and load any vehicle - -Approach any vehicle to
the side slow and square
, -How should you carry a load - -Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
-How close to a marked utility can you dig - -Hand dig within 18" of marked
utility
-When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - -Raise the
bucket and put transmission in neutral
-When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion - -Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with
front bucket
-What are dip stick extensions used for - -They are extensions attached to
the dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
-When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - -5
mph
-What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - -Bends in the middle
-What is dig safe - -It's the law
-Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not
exceed - -Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
-Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment - -Valid
signed hoisting license and drivers license
-What is considered a cushion of saftey - -The area inside the swing of your
machine
-How many lbs is 1 ton - -2,000 lbs
-Name some requirements for securing an excavation - -Make it safe for
public, cover open holes at night, fill in or secure area with fence, secure
equipment
-When is it permissible to allow equipment to straddle an open trench - -
Never
-What is meant by coupling the brakes - -Locking the 2 break pedals
together
-When May chains be used in hoisting - -Never
Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - -To establish rules and
regulations for safety of the public
-What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - -520-C.M.R. 6:00
MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
-What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - -Lock
out tag out
-In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - -Within 1
hour of incident
-When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical
treatment sent to the engineering section of department of public safety - -
Immediately After the person has been treated
-All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance
with requirements of what - -American society of mechanical engineering
(ASME)
-What items should be checked on daily inspection - -Wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
-What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment - -Protection from weather, heat in winter,
safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
-What equipment requires hoisting license - -Height of lift exceed 10' or
weight of load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4
cubic yard
-What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when
operating equipment - -125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
-How do you test the load brakes - -Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for
one minute
-How should you approach and load any vehicle - -Approach any vehicle to
the side slow and square
, -How should you carry a load - -Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
-How close to a marked utility can you dig - -Hand dig within 18" of marked
utility
-When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - -Raise the
bucket and put transmission in neutral
-When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a
sweeping motion - -Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with
front bucket
-What are dip stick extensions used for - -They are extensions attached to
the dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
-When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - -5
mph
-What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - -Bends in the middle
-What is dig safe - -It's the law
-Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not
exceed - -Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
-Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment - -Valid
signed hoisting license and drivers license
-What is considered a cushion of saftey - -The area inside the swing of your
machine
-How many lbs is 1 ton - -2,000 lbs
-Name some requirements for securing an excavation - -Make it safe for
public, cover open holes at night, fill in or secure area with fence, secure
equipment
-When is it permissible to allow equipment to straddle an open trench - -
Never
-What is meant by coupling the brakes - -Locking the 2 break pedals
together
-When May chains be used in hoisting - -Never
