MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING LICENSE
COMPREHENSIVE HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATION REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
●● T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually
Answer: False, needs to be checked everyday
●● T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over
400 lbs or 1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license
Answer: False, 500 lbs is the limit
●● you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting
in death occurs
Answer: 1 hour
●● what is the fine for operating without a license
Answer: $500-$3,000 or 3 months in jail
●● what is the minimum distance from a powerline?
Answer: it all depends on the voltage
,●● T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office
Answer: False
●● How often must a hoisting license be renewed?
Answer: every 2 years
●● What state department enforces hoisting laws?
Answer: OPSI: Office of Public Safety and Inspections
●● T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled
back
Answer: True
●● T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed
down the slope
Answer: False
●● T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench
Answer: True
●● How often must a machine be inspected?
Answer: Daily
, ●● What must you do if you dig up a gas line?
Answer: Let gas vent, evacuate the area, extinguish all flame if possible,
call gas company and 911
●● If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should
you do?
Answer: if you cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet
together and hop or shuffle with feet touching
●● When is protection required for a trench?
Answer: 5 feet or ask the competent person
●● Per OSHA, who must classify soil?
Answer: Competent person
●● What protection does shoring provide in a trench?
Answer: Prevents cave ins and adds material for protection
●● A Trench box is a type of:
Answer: Shielding Device
●● T or F: Sloping removes material for protection
Answer: True
COMPREHENSIVE HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATION REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
●● T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually
Answer: False, needs to be checked everyday
●● T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over
400 lbs or 1/4 of a cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license
Answer: False, 500 lbs is the limit
●● you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting
in death occurs
Answer: 1 hour
●● what is the fine for operating without a license
Answer: $500-$3,000 or 3 months in jail
●● what is the minimum distance from a powerline?
Answer: it all depends on the voltage
,●● T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office
Answer: False
●● How often must a hoisting license be renewed?
Answer: every 2 years
●● What state department enforces hoisting laws?
Answer: OPSI: Office of Public Safety and Inspections
●● T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled
back
Answer: True
●● T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed
down the slope
Answer: False
●● T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench
Answer: True
●● How often must a machine be inspected?
Answer: Daily
, ●● What must you do if you dig up a gas line?
Answer: Let gas vent, evacuate the area, extinguish all flame if possible,
call gas company and 911
●● If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should
you do?
Answer: if you cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet
together and hop or shuffle with feet touching
●● When is protection required for a trench?
Answer: 5 feet or ask the competent person
●● Per OSHA, who must classify soil?
Answer: Competent person
●● What protection does shoring provide in a trench?
Answer: Prevents cave ins and adds material for protection
●● A Trench box is a type of:
Answer: Shielding Device
●● T or F: Sloping removes material for protection
Answer: True
