2A MASS HOISTING EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
• A 4 foot trench requires an additional ladder for every (blank) of open
trench Answer; 25 feet
• When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license Answer; For failure to
pay excise tax
• Who developed the MA crane hand signals Answer; ANSI/ASME
• DOT stands for Answer; Department of Transportation
• When do you do your walk around of the equipment Answer; Before
you start it
• In the 1:1 sloping ratio what does the 2nd "one" represent Answer;
Depth or vertical rise
• On a track machine the gears should be where? Answer; In the rear
,• When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers before or after you lift Answer; Before you make your lift
• When backfilling an excavation you should use a? Answer; Small lift
"shade the ditch"
• In the state of Massachusetts what criteria required a hoisting license
Answer; The weight of the load exceeds 500lbs
The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
The capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
• What type of safety system is used on De energized circuits Answer;
Lockout tagout total de energization system
• And what time frame us the department of public safety be notified of a
death involving hoisting equipment Answer; Within 1 hour
• All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of what? Answer; AWS(American
welding society) formerly section 9 of the ASME codes
• What items should be checked on a daily basis Answer; Fluid levels,
hoses, tires, belts, horn, back up systems, brakes and controls
, • What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he
extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand and sticks
his thumb up Answer; Boom up
• What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts
Answer; Chapter 146 of the general laws, 520 CMR section 6. 00
• How do you test a load brake on a LULL Answer; Lift the load just off
the ground and return the broom handle to the neutral position
• How do you find the weight of a load Answer; Shipping papers, data
tags, use a scale to weigh the load, calculate the weight
• What must be stamped on all load rating plates Answer; Serial number
of the lifting unit
• The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an
energized powerline there's no sign of any other danger such as fire,
what should you do Answer; Stay in the cabin until the lines are De-
energized
• Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must
you give Answer; Dig safe, 72 hours minimum, 30 days maximum
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
• A 4 foot trench requires an additional ladder for every (blank) of open
trench Answer; 25 feet
• When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license Answer; For failure to
pay excise tax
• Who developed the MA crane hand signals Answer; ANSI/ASME
• DOT stands for Answer; Department of Transportation
• When do you do your walk around of the equipment Answer; Before
you start it
• In the 1:1 sloping ratio what does the 2nd "one" represent Answer;
Depth or vertical rise
• On a track machine the gears should be where? Answer; In the rear
,• When load leveling when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers before or after you lift Answer; Before you make your lift
• When backfilling an excavation you should use a? Answer; Small lift
"shade the ditch"
• In the state of Massachusetts what criteria required a hoisting license
Answer; The weight of the load exceeds 500lbs
The height of the load exceeds 10 feet
The capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
• What type of safety system is used on De energized circuits Answer;
Lockout tagout total de energization system
• And what time frame us the department of public safety be notified of a
death involving hoisting equipment Answer; Within 1 hour
• All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of what? Answer; AWS(American
welding society) formerly section 9 of the ASME codes
• What items should be checked on a daily basis Answer; Fluid levels,
hoses, tires, belts, horn, back up systems, brakes and controls
, • What action does a signal person intend the operator to perform if he
extends his arm at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand and sticks
his thumb up Answer; Boom up
• What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts
Answer; Chapter 146 of the general laws, 520 CMR section 6. 00
• How do you test a load brake on a LULL Answer; Lift the load just off
the ground and return the broom handle to the neutral position
• How do you find the weight of a load Answer; Shipping papers, data
tags, use a scale to weigh the load, calculate the weight
• What must be stamped on all load rating plates Answer; Serial number
of the lifting unit
• The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an
energized powerline there's no sign of any other danger such as fire,
what should you do Answer; Stay in the cabin until the lines are De-
energized
• Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must
you give Answer; Dig safe, 72 hours minimum, 30 days maximum
