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MA 2A HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - correct-answer -To establish rules
and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - correct-answer -520-
C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - correct-
answer -Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - correct-answer -
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 - correct-answer -
Immediately After the person has been treated
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All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what - correct-answer -American society of mechanical
engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - correct-answer -Wire ropes,
bearings, gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to
wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and
moving equipment - correct-answer -Protection from weather, heat in winter,
safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
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How do you test the load brakes - correct-answer -Pick test, lift load about 1', hold
it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - correct-answer -Approach any
vehicle to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load - correct-answer -Carry and load 12-18" off the
ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - correct-answer -Hand dig within 18" of
marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - correct-answer -
Raise the bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping
motion - correct-answer -Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with
front bucket
MA 2A HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - correct-answer -To establish rules
and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - correct-answer -520-
C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - correct-
answer -Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - correct-answer -
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 - correct-answer -
Immediately After the person has been treated
, 2
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what - correct-answer -American society of mechanical
engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - correct-answer -Wire ropes,
bearings, gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to
wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and
moving equipment - correct-answer -Protection from weather, heat in winter,
safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
, 3
How do you test the load brakes - correct-answer -Pick test, lift load about 1', hold
it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - correct-answer -Approach any
vehicle to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load - correct-answer -Carry and load 12-18" off the
ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - correct-answer -Hand dig within 18" of
marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - correct-answer -
Raise the bucket and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping
motion - correct-answer -Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with
front bucket
