MASSACHUSETTS 2B HOISTING LICENSE
FINAL SCRIPT PAPER 2026 VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS FULL CONTENT
◉ "Shoring (Shoring system)"
Answer: a structure that supports the sides of an excavation
◉ "Faces" or "sides"
Answer: the vertical or inclined earth surfaces formed as a result of
excavation work.
◉ "Sloping (Sloping system)"
Answer: excavations that are inclined away from the excavation so
as to prevent cave-ins.
◉ "Stable rock"
Answer: natural solid mineral material that can be excavated with
vertical sides and will remain intact while exposed.
◉ "Structural ramp"
Answer: a ramp built of steel or wood, usually used for vehicle
access.
,◉ "Support system"
Answer: a structure such as underpinning, bracing, or shoring,
which provides support to an adjacent structure, underground
installation, or the sides of an excavation.
◉ "Uprights"
Answer: the vertical members of a trench shoring system placed in
contact with the earth and usually positioned so that individual
members do not contact each other.
◉ "Wales"
Answer: horizontal members of a shoring system placed parallel to
the excavation face whose sides bear against the vertical members of
the shoring system or earth.
◉ Means of egress from a trench requirements
Answer: excavations 4' or more in depth shall have a stairway,
ladder or ramp every 25 lateral feet.
◉ Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic
Answer: shall be provided and wear warning vests
, ◉ Warning system for mobile equipment when working near an
excavation
Answer: shall consist of barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or
stop logs.
◉ Atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen must be tested
Answer: in excavations deeper than 4' in areas such as landfills
where hazardous substances might be present.
◉ Flammable gas limits for excavations
Answer: 20% of lower flammable limit of the gas
◉ Testing requirements for gas
Answer: If gas is smelt and as often as needed to be safe
◉ Inspection of shoring, bracing, and underpinning
Answer: performed by a competent person daily before work
commences and as needed.
◉ Walkway spanning excavation requirements
Answer: must have guardrails when 6' or more above lower level of
excavation
FINAL SCRIPT PAPER 2026 VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS FULL CONTENT
◉ "Shoring (Shoring system)"
Answer: a structure that supports the sides of an excavation
◉ "Faces" or "sides"
Answer: the vertical or inclined earth surfaces formed as a result of
excavation work.
◉ "Sloping (Sloping system)"
Answer: excavations that are inclined away from the excavation so
as to prevent cave-ins.
◉ "Stable rock"
Answer: natural solid mineral material that can be excavated with
vertical sides and will remain intact while exposed.
◉ "Structural ramp"
Answer: a ramp built of steel or wood, usually used for vehicle
access.
,◉ "Support system"
Answer: a structure such as underpinning, bracing, or shoring,
which provides support to an adjacent structure, underground
installation, or the sides of an excavation.
◉ "Uprights"
Answer: the vertical members of a trench shoring system placed in
contact with the earth and usually positioned so that individual
members do not contact each other.
◉ "Wales"
Answer: horizontal members of a shoring system placed parallel to
the excavation face whose sides bear against the vertical members of
the shoring system or earth.
◉ Means of egress from a trench requirements
Answer: excavations 4' or more in depth shall have a stairway,
ladder or ramp every 25 lateral feet.
◉ Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic
Answer: shall be provided and wear warning vests
, ◉ Warning system for mobile equipment when working near an
excavation
Answer: shall consist of barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or
stop logs.
◉ Atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen must be tested
Answer: in excavations deeper than 4' in areas such as landfills
where hazardous substances might be present.
◉ Flammable gas limits for excavations
Answer: 20% of lower flammable limit of the gas
◉ Testing requirements for gas
Answer: If gas is smelt and as often as needed to be safe
◉ Inspection of shoring, bracing, and underpinning
Answer: performed by a competent person daily before work
commences and as needed.
◉ Walkway spanning excavation requirements
Answer: must have guardrails when 6' or more above lower level of
excavation
