Massachusetts 2B Hoisting
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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
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? - answer True
If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Digsafe....
- answer Markings become invalid
It is not ok to straddle an open trench. - answer True
Ladders must extend above the trench by 3 ft. - answer True
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? - answer Let gas vent,
extinguish all flames, evacuate and call utility and 911
Sloping removes material for protection. - answer True
All welding and cutting on equipment must be in accordance with: -
answer Section IX of ASME code 520 CMR
License latest updated version
with 100% correct answers
(100% accuracy)
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
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? - answer True
If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Digsafe....
- answer Markings become invalid
It is not ok to straddle an open trench. - answer True
Ladders must extend above the trench by 3 ft. - answer True
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? - answer Let gas vent,
extinguish all flames, evacuate and call utility and 911
Sloping removes material for protection. - answer True
All welding and cutting on equipment must be in accordance with: -
answer Section IX of ASME code 520 CMR
