MA 2A HOISTING EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - ANS To establish rules and regulations for safety
of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - ANS 520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter
146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - ANS Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - ANS 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 - ANS Immediately After the person has
been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements
of what - ANS American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
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, What items should be checked on daily inspection - ANS 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 - ANS Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - ANS 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 -
ANS 125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - ANS Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - ANS Approach any vehicle to the side slow
and square
How should you carry a load - ANS Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANS Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - ANS Raise the bucket and
put transmission in neutral
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - ANS To establish rules and regulations for safety
of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - ANS 520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter
146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - ANS Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - ANS 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 - ANS Immediately After the person has
been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements
of what - ANS American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
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, What items should be checked on daily inspection - ANS 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 - ANS Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - ANS 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 -
ANS 125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - ANS Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - ANS Approach any vehicle to the side slow
and square
How should you carry a load - ANS Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANS Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - ANS Raise the bucket and
put transmission in neutral
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