MA 2A-1C
Hoisting License
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T or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated - answer False it expands
T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually - answer False,
needs to be checked everyday
T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over 400 lbs
or 1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license - answer
False, 500 lbs is the limit
, you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting in
death occurs - answer 1 hour
what is the fine for operating without a license - answer $500-$3,000 or 3
months in jail
what is the minimum distance from a powerline? - answer it all depends on
the voltage
T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office - answer False
How often must a hoisting license be renewed? - answer every 2 years
What state department enforces hoisting laws? - answer OPSI: Office of
Public Safety and Inspections
T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled back -
answer True
T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed down
the slope - answer False
T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench - answer True
How often must a machine be inspected? - answer Daily
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? - answer Let gas vent, evacuate
the area, extinguish all flame if possible, call gas company and 911
If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should you do? -
answer if you cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet together
and hop or shuffle with feet touching
Hoisting License
Exam Prep latest
updated version
with 100%
correct answers
(100% accuracy)
T or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated - answer False it expands
T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually - answer False,
needs to be checked everyday
T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over 400 lbs
or 1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license - answer
False, 500 lbs is the limit
, you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting in
death occurs - answer 1 hour
what is the fine for operating without a license - answer $500-$3,000 or 3
months in jail
what is the minimum distance from a powerline? - answer it all depends on
the voltage
T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office - answer False
How often must a hoisting license be renewed? - answer every 2 years
What state department enforces hoisting laws? - answer OPSI: Office of
Public Safety and Inspections
T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled back -
answer True
T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed down
the slope - answer False
T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench - answer True
How often must a machine be inspected? - answer Daily
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? - answer Let gas vent, evacuate
the area, extinguish all flame if possible, call gas company and 911
If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should you do? -
answer if you cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet together
and hop or shuffle with feet touching
