MA 2A HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024-2025
What is the function of the 520:C.M.R.6:00? - Answer Establish rules and
regulations to ensure public safety.
What regulatory authority oversees hoisting machinery? ANSWER 520-C.M.R.
6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A.
What kind of system is utilized when operating on a de-energized circuit? -
ANSWER Lock out, tag out.
In the event of a fatality, how soon must the Department of Public Safety respond?
Within one hour following the occurrence.
When are reports of injuries requiring hospitalization or medical care forwarded to
the engineering section of the Department of Public Safety? - ANSWER
Immediately after the individual was treated.
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in line with the
regulations of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME).
What objects should be checked during a daily inspection? Wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives, and anything susceptible to wear.
What level of protection should be supplied to the operator of material handling
and moving equipment—ANSWER Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety
glasses, hard hat, rollover protecting system.
, What equipment needs a hoisting license - ANSWER The lift height exceeds 10
feet, the load weight exceeds 500 pounds, or the bucket capacity is more than 1/4
cubic yard.
What is the minimal absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating
equipment? Answer: 125,000 volts = 10'.
250,000 volts equals 15'
250,000 volts or more equals 25'.
How do you test the load brakes? ANSWER Pick test, elevate load around 1' and
hold it for one minute.
How to approach and load any car - ANSWER Approach any vehicle from the side
slowly and squarely.
How Should You Carry a Load? Carry and load 12-18 inches off the ground.
How near to a marked utility can you dig? - Answer Hand dig within 18 inches of
indicated utility.
When driving a wheel loader downhill, what should you not do? Raise the bucket
and place the transmission in neutral.
When filling a trench, is it advisable to utilize the backhoe bucket in a sweeping
motion? - Do not use the side of the container. Either scoop or push in with the
front bucket.
What are dipstick extensions used for? They are extensions affixed to the dipper
stick that allow the backhoe further digging depth.
ANSWERS 2024-2025
What is the function of the 520:C.M.R.6:00? - Answer Establish rules and
regulations to ensure public safety.
What regulatory authority oversees hoisting machinery? ANSWER 520-C.M.R.
6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A.
What kind of system is utilized when operating on a de-energized circuit? -
ANSWER Lock out, tag out.
In the event of a fatality, how soon must the Department of Public Safety respond?
Within one hour following the occurrence.
When are reports of injuries requiring hospitalization or medical care forwarded to
the engineering section of the Department of Public Safety? - ANSWER
Immediately after the individual was treated.
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in line with the
regulations of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME).
What objects should be checked during a daily inspection? Wire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives, and anything susceptible to wear.
What level of protection should be supplied to the operator of material handling
and moving equipment—ANSWER Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety
glasses, hard hat, rollover protecting system.
, What equipment needs a hoisting license - ANSWER The lift height exceeds 10
feet, the load weight exceeds 500 pounds, or the bucket capacity is more than 1/4
cubic yard.
What is the minimal absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating
equipment? Answer: 125,000 volts = 10'.
250,000 volts equals 15'
250,000 volts or more equals 25'.
How do you test the load brakes? ANSWER Pick test, elevate load around 1' and
hold it for one minute.
How to approach and load any car - ANSWER Approach any vehicle from the side
slowly and squarely.
How Should You Carry a Load? Carry and load 12-18 inches off the ground.
How near to a marked utility can you dig? - Answer Hand dig within 18 inches of
indicated utility.
When driving a wheel loader downhill, what should you not do? Raise the bucket
and place the transmission in neutral.
When filling a trench, is it advisable to utilize the backhoe bucket in a sweeping
motion? - Do not use the side of the container. Either scoop or push in with the
front bucket.
What are dipstick extensions used for? They are extensions affixed to the dipper
stick that allow the backhoe further digging depth.
