MA 2A hoisting EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - ANS To establish rules and regulations for safety
of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - ANS 520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter
146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - ANS Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - ANS 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 - ANS Immediately After the person has
been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements
of what - ANS American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - ANS Wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction
clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
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, What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving
equipment - ANS Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - ANS 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
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating equipment -
ANS 125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - ANS Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - ANS Approach any vehicle to the side slow
and square
How should you carry a load - ANS Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANS Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - ANS Raise the bucket and
put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion -
ANS Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - ANS They are extensions attached to the dipper stick
to give backhoe additional digging depth
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When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - ANS 5 mph
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AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - ANS To establish rules and regulations for safety
of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - ANS 520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter
146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - ANS Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - ANS 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 - ANS Immediately After the person has
been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements
of what - ANS American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - ANS Wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction
clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
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, What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving
equipment - ANS Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - ANS 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
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating equipment -
ANS 125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - ANS Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - ANS Approach any vehicle to the side slow
and square
How should you carry a load - ANS Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - ANS Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - ANS Raise the bucket and
put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion -
ANS Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - ANS They are extensions attached to the dipper stick
to give backhoe additional digging depth
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Page
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - ANS 5 mph
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