MA Hoisting 3A (Laws) latest
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What are the general requirements for a license? - answer 1) Complete an
application
2) A fee
3) Photocopy of valid DOT medical cert.
5) Photocopy of valid driver's license.
If apprentice, 6) copy of Annual Apprentice ID Card.
What is the minimum grade to pass the written exam? - answer 70%
What is the content of the exam? - answer 1) operation of the equipment
2) understand all placards, manuals, safety codes and any other info
relating to hoisting
3) emergency procedures
4) MA Laws & Regulations on hoisting.
Can you retake the exam if you fail? - answer Yes, but you cannot retake
within 60 days of the exam.
When should you have your license on you? - answer At all times when
operating the machinery.
Is there a practical part of the exam? - answer In some cases there is a
practical exam along with the written.
, What are some conditions that may deny you a license? - answer 1)
Incomplete application
2) Failure to pay the fee
3) Submit incorrect/false info
4) If under investigation by the Department
5) Failure to pass written and/or practical exam.
How will you know if you have been denied a license? - answer The
Department will notify you in writing with the reasons.
Can you appeal a denial? - answer Yes, within 1 week of receiving the
denial you may write an appeal. Which would lead to a hearing promptly.
Where can I see the results of the exam? - answer The Department posts
the grades online (www.mass.gov/dps)
Can I still appeal if I failed the written exam? - answer Yes. You may
write/submit an appeal and a hearing will be held promptly. If they still
deny the license, you may take it to the Superior Court.
How do to renew license? - answer 1) Cert. of completed edu. hours
2) Completed application
3) A fee
4) Valid DOT medical cert.
5) Driver's license
If apprentice 6) Annual Apprentice ID Card.
Will I be notified if my license is expiring? - answer Yes. The Department
will send you a notice at least 30 days in advance. If you have moved, it is
your responsibility to notify the Department.
What are each class of license for? - answer Class 1 - Hoisting (1A/1B/1C)
Class 2 - Excavation (2A/2B/2C/2D)
updated verSion with 100%
correct answers (100%
accuracy)
What are the general requirements for a license? - answer 1) Complete an
application
2) A fee
3) Photocopy of valid DOT medical cert.
5) Photocopy of valid driver's license.
If apprentice, 6) copy of Annual Apprentice ID Card.
What is the minimum grade to pass the written exam? - answer 70%
What is the content of the exam? - answer 1) operation of the equipment
2) understand all placards, manuals, safety codes and any other info
relating to hoisting
3) emergency procedures
4) MA Laws & Regulations on hoisting.
Can you retake the exam if you fail? - answer Yes, but you cannot retake
within 60 days of the exam.
When should you have your license on you? - answer At all times when
operating the machinery.
Is there a practical part of the exam? - answer In some cases there is a
practical exam along with the written.
, What are some conditions that may deny you a license? - answer 1)
Incomplete application
2) Failure to pay the fee
3) Submit incorrect/false info
4) If under investigation by the Department
5) Failure to pass written and/or practical exam.
How will you know if you have been denied a license? - answer The
Department will notify you in writing with the reasons.
Can you appeal a denial? - answer Yes, within 1 week of receiving the
denial you may write an appeal. Which would lead to a hearing promptly.
Where can I see the results of the exam? - answer The Department posts
the grades online (www.mass.gov/dps)
Can I still appeal if I failed the written exam? - answer Yes. You may
write/submit an appeal and a hearing will be held promptly. If they still
deny the license, you may take it to the Superior Court.
How do to renew license? - answer 1) Cert. of completed edu. hours
2) Completed application
3) A fee
4) Valid DOT medical cert.
5) Driver's license
If apprentice 6) Annual Apprentice ID Card.
Will I be notified if my license is expiring? - answer Yes. The Department
will send you a notice at least 30 days in advance. If you have moved, it is
your responsibility to notify the Department.
What are each class of license for? - answer Class 1 - Hoisting (1A/1B/1C)
Class 2 - Excavation (2A/2B/2C/2D)
