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