MASSACHUSETTS 2B HOISTING LICENSE
EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026 CORE EQUIPMENT
OPERATION AND SAFETY CONCEPTS AND
SOLVED ITEMS
◉ What is the MA law that covers hoisting?
Answer: 520 CMR 6.00
◉ The larger the grain size the less stable the material.
Answer: True
◉ When given a slope ratio the first number given represents
"______" and the second number represents the vertical.
Answer: Horizontal or the run
◉ What is the slope ratio for type C Soils?
Answer: Slope ratio is 1.5 : 1
◉ How far back from the edge of trench must a spoil pile be?
Answer: 2 feet back from the edge of trench
, ◉ For which trench depth does federal OSHA require a protective
system to be used?
Answer: Greater than 5 feet
◉ Which type of protective system protects the worker from a
collapse?
Answer: Shielding
◉ Which type of protective systems prevent a collapse from
starting?
Answer: Shoring
◉ Major types of soil are:
Answer: Clay and sand
◉ Cohesive soils are primarily made up of:
Answer: Clay
◉ Determining the soil type is the responsibility of the:
Answer: Competent person
◉ How much does soil weigh per cubic foot?
EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026 CORE EQUIPMENT
OPERATION AND SAFETY CONCEPTS AND
SOLVED ITEMS
◉ What is the MA law that covers hoisting?
Answer: 520 CMR 6.00
◉ The larger the grain size the less stable the material.
Answer: True
◉ When given a slope ratio the first number given represents
"______" and the second number represents the vertical.
Answer: Horizontal or the run
◉ What is the slope ratio for type C Soils?
Answer: Slope ratio is 1.5 : 1
◉ How far back from the edge of trench must a spoil pile be?
Answer: 2 feet back from the edge of trench
, ◉ For which trench depth does federal OSHA require a protective
system to be used?
Answer: Greater than 5 feet
◉ Which type of protective system protects the worker from a
collapse?
Answer: Shielding
◉ Which type of protective systems prevent a collapse from
starting?
Answer: Shoring
◉ Major types of soil are:
Answer: Clay and sand
◉ Cohesive soils are primarily made up of:
Answer: Clay
◉ Determining the soil type is the responsibility of the:
Answer: Competent person
◉ How much does soil weigh per cubic foot?