MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING COMPREHENSIVE
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the purpose of a thimble - ✔✔to keep the loop in the eye from crushing
✔✔Can internal combustion engines be operated in a confined space - ✔✔Yes if
properly ventalated
✔✔Who is allowed on a lift truck other than operator - ✔✔No one
✔✔What restricts the lifting capacity of hoisting equipment - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔May hydraulic hoses be be tightened under pressure - ✔✔No
✔✔Is it mandatory to wear seatbelt - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Do all machines need backup alarms - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Is the hydraulic system a high or low pressure system - ✔✔High pressure
✔✔What do you do if you discover a defect while checking your machine - ✔✔Do not
use the machine until defect is repaired
, ✔✔What are some things you should discuss with fellow workers before starting work -
✔✔Hand signals, where you will be working, what you will be doing
✔✔What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔Why is the load kept as low to the ground as possible when traveling - ✔✔For better
visibility and stability
✔✔When ever possible, how is it best to work on slope. - ✔✔Up or down, never
sideways and keep load low
✔✔What is the purpose of dig safe - ✔✔To notify utility companies that a mark out is
needed
✔✔What is the ergress of a trench - ✔✔There must be a ladder, ramp or stairs within 25
feet of every worker
✔✔What is the angle of repose - ✔✔The greatest angle above horizontal at which
material will stay without sliding or falling back to the ground 34 degrees above
horizontal
✔✔At which position should the moving parts of the machine be in when not in use -
✔✔Lowered to the ground and secured
✔✔At what depth is it required to have a ladder or stairs in trench - ✔✔4'
✔✔When is it permissible to work under a suspended load - ✔✔Never
✔✔What is the primary purpose of stabilizers - ✔✔To level and stabilize the machine
✔✔What impact does weather have on your operation - ✔✔Wind can cause boom to
bend, rain can obscure your vision and make soul soft, electrical storms shut down
operations
✔✔What should you do when someone enters your area of saftey - ✔✔Stop and have
them leave work area
✔✔What does fuel injectors do? - ✔✔Distribute metered amount of fuel to each cylinder
✔✔What should hooks and shackles be made of - ✔✔Drop forged steel
✔✔Do you need hoisting license on private property - ✔✔Yes
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the purpose of a thimble - ✔✔to keep the loop in the eye from crushing
✔✔Can internal combustion engines be operated in a confined space - ✔✔Yes if
properly ventalated
✔✔Who is allowed on a lift truck other than operator - ✔✔No one
✔✔What restricts the lifting capacity of hoisting equipment - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔May hydraulic hoses be be tightened under pressure - ✔✔No
✔✔Is it mandatory to wear seatbelt - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Do all machines need backup alarms - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Is the hydraulic system a high or low pressure system - ✔✔High pressure
✔✔What do you do if you discover a defect while checking your machine - ✔✔Do not
use the machine until defect is repaired
, ✔✔What are some things you should discuss with fellow workers before starting work -
✔✔Hand signals, where you will be working, what you will be doing
✔✔What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by - ✔✔Pressure relief valve
✔✔Why is the load kept as low to the ground as possible when traveling - ✔✔For better
visibility and stability
✔✔When ever possible, how is it best to work on slope. - ✔✔Up or down, never
sideways and keep load low
✔✔What is the purpose of dig safe - ✔✔To notify utility companies that a mark out is
needed
✔✔What is the ergress of a trench - ✔✔There must be a ladder, ramp or stairs within 25
feet of every worker
✔✔What is the angle of repose - ✔✔The greatest angle above horizontal at which
material will stay without sliding or falling back to the ground 34 degrees above
horizontal
✔✔At which position should the moving parts of the machine be in when not in use -
✔✔Lowered to the ground and secured
✔✔At what depth is it required to have a ladder or stairs in trench - ✔✔4'
✔✔When is it permissible to work under a suspended load - ✔✔Never
✔✔What is the primary purpose of stabilizers - ✔✔To level and stabilize the machine
✔✔What impact does weather have on your operation - ✔✔Wind can cause boom to
bend, rain can obscure your vision and make soul soft, electrical storms shut down
operations
✔✔What should you do when someone enters your area of saftey - ✔✔Stop and have
them leave work area
✔✔What does fuel injectors do? - ✔✔Distribute metered amount of fuel to each cylinder
✔✔What should hooks and shackles be made of - ✔✔Drop forged steel
✔✔Do you need hoisting license on private property - ✔✔Yes
