2A/1C Hoisting License MA Latest Update with Verified Solutions

2A/1C Hoisting License MA Latest Update with Verified Solutions How many pounds are in a ton? 2,000 pounds How close can you mechanically dig to a known utility? 18 inches When driving a loader down hill, what should you not do? Raise the bucket or put the machine in neutral When filling a trench should you use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion? No it can cause mechanical failure What are the 3 points of contact? Two feet one hand, or two hands one foot, on the ladder at all time Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt? Yes What is the angle of the angle of repose? 34 degrees How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard? 27 cubic feet What regulatory authority governs hoisting in Mass? 520 CMR 6.00 What does CMR stand for? Code of Massachusetts Regulation What chapter applies to Hoisting? Chapter 146 section 53-54A Digsafe Red Electric Digsafe Gas, Oil, Steam, is what color? yellow what color is used for communications for digsafe? orange ANSI stands for? American National Standards Institute ASME stands for? American Society of Mechanical Engineers The purpose of 520 CMR 600 is to? Establish rules and regulations for public safety. CFR stands for? Code of Federal Regulations The safest sling angle is? 60 or 90 degrees(whichever answer is on the test-it won't have both) or the closets to that(could be 59 or 63 degrees) When do hoisting licenses need to be renewed? every 2 years When can an excavator straddle a ditch? Never Pile of spoils should be placed how far back from the edge of a trench? Minimum of 2 feet Do you need a hoisting license on private property? Yes When is it allowed for a chain to be used in hoisting? Never