MA 2A HOISTING EXAM 2026 SPRING SEMESTER TEST QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00
To establish rules and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery
520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit
Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon
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
Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what
American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
,What items should be checked on daily inspection
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
Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license
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
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed
Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment
Valid signed hoisting license and drivers license
What is considered a cushion of saftey
The area inside the swing of your machine
, How many lbs is 1 ton
2,000 lbs
Name some requirements for securing an excavation
Make it safe for public, cover open holes at night, fill in or secure area with fence, secure
equipment
When is it permissible to allow equipment to straddle an open trench
Never
What is meant by coupling the brakes
Locking the 2 break pedals together
When May chains be used in hoisting
Never
When can chain slings be used
As long as they are in accordance with osha requirements
SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00
To establish rules and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery
520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit
Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon
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
Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what
American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
,What items should be checked on daily inspection
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
Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license
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
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed
Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment
Valid signed hoisting license and drivers license
What is considered a cushion of saftey
The area inside the swing of your machine
, How many lbs is 1 ton
2,000 lbs
Name some requirements for securing an excavation
Make it safe for public, cover open holes at night, fill in or secure area with fence, secure
equipment
When is it permissible to allow equipment to straddle an open trench
Never
What is meant by coupling the brakes
Locking the 2 break pedals together
When May chains be used in hoisting
Never
When can chain slings be used
As long as they are in accordance with osha requirements
