MASS HOISTING TEST LICENSE EXAM
[MASSACHUSETTS 1C] ACTUAL 100%
What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - ANS✔✔--Lockout tagout total de
energization system
In what time frame must the department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting
equipment - ANS✔✔--Within 1 hour
How many pounds in a ton - ANS✔✔--2,000lbs
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirements of
what? - ANS✔✔--American welding society formerly of the American Society of mechanical engineers
What action dose the signal person intend the operator perform if he extends his arm at shoulder
height, makes a fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up - ANS✔✔--Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment -
ANS✔✔--Protection from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead
protection
What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts - ANS✔✔--Chapter 146 of the
general laws 520 CMR section 6
, How do you test the load brake on a LULL - ANS✔✔--Lift the load just off the ground and return the
boom handle to neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load - ANS✔✔--Shipping papers data tags use a scale to weigh load
calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates - ANS✔✔--Serial number of the lifting unit
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with and energized power line there's no sign
of any other dangers such as fire what should you do - ANS✔✔--Stay in the cab until the lines are de-
energized
Can you prohibit the Department of Public Safety from your premises - ANS✔✔--No
Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must you give - ANS✔✔--Dig safe 72
hours 3 days minimum 30 days maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited - ANS✔✔--Heat generated by compression fuel under
pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power lines -
ANS✔✔--Stay on the machine warn people to stay away from the machine try to break the contact
call the power company notify the Department of Public Safety within 1 hour
What do you do if you dig up a gas line - ANS✔✔--Extinguish all open flames and lights keep people
away evacuate the building in the area do not bury the leak call utility company call police and fire
departments notify the Department of Public Safety within 1 hour of accident
- ANS✔✔--
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - ANS✔✔--It connects the car body to the
tracks
[MASSACHUSETTS 1C] ACTUAL 100%
What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - ANS✔✔--Lockout tagout total de
energization system
In what time frame must the department of Public Safety be notified of a death involving hoisting
equipment - ANS✔✔--Within 1 hour
How many pounds in a ton - ANS✔✔--2,000lbs
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirements of
what? - ANS✔✔--American welding society formerly of the American Society of mechanical engineers
What action dose the signal person intend the operator perform if he extends his arm at shoulder
height, makes a fist with his hand and sticks his thumb up - ANS✔✔--Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment -
ANS✔✔--Protection from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead
protection
What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts - ANS✔✔--Chapter 146 of the
general laws 520 CMR section 6
, How do you test the load brake on a LULL - ANS✔✔--Lift the load just off the ground and return the
boom handle to neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load - ANS✔✔--Shipping papers data tags use a scale to weigh load
calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates - ANS✔✔--Serial number of the lifting unit
The boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with and energized power line there's no sign
of any other dangers such as fire what should you do - ANS✔✔--Stay in the cab until the lines are de-
energized
Can you prohibit the Department of Public Safety from your premises - ANS✔✔--No
Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must you give - ANS✔✔--Dig safe 72
hours 3 days minimum 30 days maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited - ANS✔✔--Heat generated by compression fuel under
pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power lines -
ANS✔✔--Stay on the machine warn people to stay away from the machine try to break the contact
call the power company notify the Department of Public Safety within 1 hour
What do you do if you dig up a gas line - ANS✔✔--Extinguish all open flames and lights keep people
away evacuate the building in the area do not bury the leak call utility company call police and fire
departments notify the Department of Public Safety within 1 hour of accident
- ANS✔✔--
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - ANS✔✔--It connects the car body to the
tracks
