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Massachusetts 2B Hoisting License Exam with ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




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What does the color red mean on a dig safe marking? - correct answer✔✔Electric
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Using my own machine on my own property does not require a hoisting license in MA. -
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correct answer✔✔False ||//\\||




80% sand is what type soil? - correct answer✔✔"C-type" soil
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If I prevent a DPS inspector from doing his job, I could be fined up to: - correct
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answer✔✔$3000



How old must you be to get a hoisting license? - correct answer✔✔18
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Grade 70 chains are ok to use for lifting. - correct answer✔✔False ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




The slope ratio of type B soil is: - correct answer✔✔1:1, (45 degrees)
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A trench must be tested for hazardous atmosphere if it is deeper than: - correct answer✔✔4
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feet
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Per OSHA, who must classify soil? - correct answer✔✔Competent person
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I should dig into a bank at a 45 degree angle - correct answer✔✔True
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, Operator manuals must be kept in the office - correct answer✔✔False ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




If I rent equipment, what must I have? - correct answer✔✔A valid MA hoisting license on
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my person ||//\\||




When is protection in a trench required? - correct answer✔✔5 feet or less depending on the
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soil
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What protection is required according to Jackie's Law? - correct answer✔✔At least a 6 ft
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fence or 3/4" steel metal plates ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be considered a trench? - correct
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answer✔✔At most 15ft wide ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




When setting up a backhoe on outriggers, the backhoe should be: - correct answer✔✔Low
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as possible but tires free of the ground and level
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When I renew my license after passing the 2A, 2B, or 2C State exams I will need a 4 hr.
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Continuing Education course to renew? - correct answer✔✔True ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Digsafe.... - correct
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answer✔✔Markings become invalid ||//\\|| ||//\\||




It is not ok to straddle an open trench. - correct answer✔✔True
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Ladders must extend above the trench by 3 ft. - correct answer✔✔True ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




What must you do if you dig up a gas line? - correct answer✔✔Let gas vent, extinguish all
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flames, evacuate and call utility and 911 ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||

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