2A MASS HOISTING STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
• Who is responsible for inspecting the trench before anyone goes in it?
Answer; the equipment operator
• What is the preferred sling angle of these angles: 60,45,30 degrees?
Answer; 60 degrees
• The top of the spoil pile is called the_____? Answer; crown
• A 4' deep trench box requires a ladder for every ___' of open trench?
Answer; 25 feet
• materials must be kept a minimum of how far from a trench? Answer;
2 feet
• about 10 questions on hand signals Answer; know the hand signals
• When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? Answer; for failure to
pay excise tax
• Who developed the Ma crane hand signals? Answer; ANSI/ASME
,• DOT stands for Answer; department of transportation
• When do you do your walk around of your equipment? Answer; before
you start it
• In the 1:1 sloping ratio, what does the second "1" represent? Answer;
depth or vertical rise
• On a track machine, the gears should be where? Answer; in the rear
• When load leveling, when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers-- before or after you make the lift? Answer; before you make
the lift
• when backfilling an excavation, you should use a? Answer; small lift
"shade the excavation"
• What criteria require a hoisting license in MA? Answer; weight of a
load exceeds 500lbs
height of the load exceeds 10 ft
capacity of a bucket exceeds 1/4 yd
,• what type of safety system is used on de-energised circuits? Answer;
lockout-ragout total deenergization system
• in what time frame must the department of public safety be notified of
a death involving hoisting equipment? Answer; within 1 hour
• how many pounds in a ton? Answer; 2000 lbs
• all welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with requirements of what? Answer; AWS (American
welders association) formerly section 9 of the ASME codes (American
society of mechanical engineers)
• what items should be checked on a daily basis? Answer; fluid levels,
hoses, tires, belts, horns, backup systems, brakes, and controls
• what action does a signal person intend the operator to preform if he
extends his arm out at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand and
sticks his thumb up? Answer; boom up
• what type of protection should be given to operators of material
handling and moving equipment? Answer; where the operator of
excavating machine may be exposed to the elements or overhead
hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such conditions
shall be provided
, • what law governs hoisting equipment in mass? Answer; chapter 146 of
the general laws. 520 CMR section 6.00
• How do you test the load brakes on a lull? Answer; lift the load just off
the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position
• how do you find the weight of the load? Answer; shipping tags
data tags
use a scale to weigh load
calculate the weight
• what must be stamped on all load ratings plates Answer; serial number
of the lifting unit
• the boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an
energized power line. there is no other sign of other danger such as fire.
what do you do? Answer; stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized
• can you prohibit the department of public safety from your premises?
Answer; no
ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
• Who is responsible for inspecting the trench before anyone goes in it?
Answer; the equipment operator
• What is the preferred sling angle of these angles: 60,45,30 degrees?
Answer; 60 degrees
• The top of the spoil pile is called the_____? Answer; crown
• A 4' deep trench box requires a ladder for every ___' of open trench?
Answer; 25 feet
• materials must be kept a minimum of how far from a trench? Answer;
2 feet
• about 10 questions on hand signals Answer; know the hand signals
• When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license? Answer; for failure to
pay excise tax
• Who developed the Ma crane hand signals? Answer; ANSI/ASME
,• DOT stands for Answer; department of transportation
• When do you do your walk around of your equipment? Answer; before
you start it
• In the 1:1 sloping ratio, what does the second "1" represent? Answer;
depth or vertical rise
• On a track machine, the gears should be where? Answer; in the rear
• When load leveling, when do you deploy your stabilizers or load
levelers-- before or after you make the lift? Answer; before you make
the lift
• when backfilling an excavation, you should use a? Answer; small lift
"shade the excavation"
• What criteria require a hoisting license in MA? Answer; weight of a
load exceeds 500lbs
height of the load exceeds 10 ft
capacity of a bucket exceeds 1/4 yd
,• what type of safety system is used on de-energised circuits? Answer;
lockout-ragout total deenergization system
• in what time frame must the department of public safety be notified of
a death involving hoisting equipment? Answer; within 1 hour
• how many pounds in a ton? Answer; 2000 lbs
• all welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with requirements of what? Answer; AWS (American
welders association) formerly section 9 of the ASME codes (American
society of mechanical engineers)
• what items should be checked on a daily basis? Answer; fluid levels,
hoses, tires, belts, horns, backup systems, brakes, and controls
• what action does a signal person intend the operator to preform if he
extends his arm out at shoulder height, makes a fist with his hand and
sticks his thumb up? Answer; boom up
• what type of protection should be given to operators of material
handling and moving equipment? Answer; where the operator of
excavating machine may be exposed to the elements or overhead
hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such conditions
shall be provided
, • what law governs hoisting equipment in mass? Answer; chapter 146 of
the general laws. 520 CMR section 6.00
• How do you test the load brakes on a lull? Answer; lift the load just off
the ground and return the boom handle to the neutral position
• how do you find the weight of the load? Answer; shipping tags
data tags
use a scale to weigh load
calculate the weight
• what must be stamped on all load ratings plates Answer; serial number
of the lifting unit
• the boom of the unit you are operating comes in contact with an
energized power line. there is no other sign of other danger such as fire.
what do you do? Answer; stay in the cab until the lines are de-energized
• can you prohibit the department of public safety from your premises?
Answer; no
