Hoisting License (full)
What is the purpose of the 520: C.M.R. 6:00? - answer to establish rules and
regulations for the safety of the public
What type of equipment requires a hoisting license? - answer equipment that has
minimum capability of hoisting the load higher than 10' feet or equipment that has the
capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or equipment that has capacity of the
becket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What does A.S.M.E. stand for? - answer American Society of Mechanical Engineers
In the event of an Incident, Serious Injury or Property Damage, the Department of
Public Safety must be notified in that time frame? - answer within one hour of the
accident and a report filed within 48 hours
According to the Massachusetts hoisting regulations why were hoisting requirement
established ? - answerto protect public safety of the citizens of the commonwealth
What does C.M.R. stand for? - answercode of Massachusetts regulations
What items should be checked on a daily inspection? - answerwire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and the parts subject to wear
What should you do when someone enters your cushion of safety? - answerstop and
get them out of it
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving
equipment? - answerthe operator of material handling an moving equipment when
exposed to overhead hazards to the elements shall be protected with a cab or
equivalent covering affording adequate protection
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery? - answer520 - CMR 6:00
Chapter 146 Section 53 - 54A
What is the maximum limit of approach of power lines when operating hoisting
machinery? - answerup to 125,000 volts = stay 10 feet away
125,000 - 250,000 volts = stay 15 feet away
250,000 volts and over = stay 25 feet away
How do you test the load brakes? (pick test) - answerlift the load about a foot and
holding it for one minute
, When is it permissible to work under a suspended load? - answerNever
What is the primary purpose of stabilizers? - answerto level stabilize/machine
What are boom stops? - answerdevices to stop the boom from tipping over backwards
When may chains be used in hoisting? - answernever
When can a chain sling be used? - answeras long as there in accordance with OSHA
1926.251
What should hooks and shackles be made of? - answerforged steel
What should be done when the boom of a crane needs to be welded? - answerOnly
welded by an AWS (American Welding Society) welder, the bottom must be lowered to
the ground chocked, blocked and secured
What Mass code is used for hoisting? - answer520: CMR 6:00
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine? - answeryes, minimum of 5 LB
B.C.
When removing a battery from a diesel engine, which terminal fo you remove first? -
answernegative
What is a competent person? - answerOne who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards and has the authorization to take prompt and corrective action
Is it mandatory to wear a seat belt? - answeryes
Do all machines need a back up alarm - answeryes
All hoisting machinery shall be operated in accordance with what? - answerAll hoisting
machinery shall be operated in accordance with the manufactures specifications
Can you be fined or imprisoned for operating hoisting equipment without a hoisting
license? - answeryes, $500.00 - $3,000.00 or up to 90 days in prison
Can the owner of equipment be fined or imprisoned for allowing an unlicensed person to
operate hoisting equipment - answeryes, $1,000.00 - $3,000.00 or up to 90 days in
prison
What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by? - answerpressure relief
valve
What is the purpose of the 520: C.M.R. 6:00? - answer to establish rules and
regulations for the safety of the public
What type of equipment requires a hoisting license? - answer equipment that has
minimum capability of hoisting the load higher than 10' feet or equipment that has the
capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or equipment that has capacity of the
becket exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
What does A.S.M.E. stand for? - answer American Society of Mechanical Engineers
In the event of an Incident, Serious Injury or Property Damage, the Department of
Public Safety must be notified in that time frame? - answer within one hour of the
accident and a report filed within 48 hours
According to the Massachusetts hoisting regulations why were hoisting requirement
established ? - answerto protect public safety of the citizens of the commonwealth
What does C.M.R. stand for? - answercode of Massachusetts regulations
What items should be checked on a daily inspection? - answerwire ropes, bearings,
gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and the parts subject to wear
What should you do when someone enters your cushion of safety? - answerstop and
get them out of it
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving
equipment? - answerthe operator of material handling an moving equipment when
exposed to overhead hazards to the elements shall be protected with a cab or
equivalent covering affording adequate protection
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery? - answer520 - CMR 6:00
Chapter 146 Section 53 - 54A
What is the maximum limit of approach of power lines when operating hoisting
machinery? - answerup to 125,000 volts = stay 10 feet away
125,000 - 250,000 volts = stay 15 feet away
250,000 volts and over = stay 25 feet away
How do you test the load brakes? (pick test) - answerlift the load about a foot and
holding it for one minute
, When is it permissible to work under a suspended load? - answerNever
What is the primary purpose of stabilizers? - answerto level stabilize/machine
What are boom stops? - answerdevices to stop the boom from tipping over backwards
When may chains be used in hoisting? - answernever
When can a chain sling be used? - answeras long as there in accordance with OSHA
1926.251
What should hooks and shackles be made of? - answerforged steel
What should be done when the boom of a crane needs to be welded? - answerOnly
welded by an AWS (American Welding Society) welder, the bottom must be lowered to
the ground chocked, blocked and secured
What Mass code is used for hoisting? - answer520: CMR 6:00
Do you need a fire extinguisher on a hoisting machine? - answeryes, minimum of 5 LB
B.C.
When removing a battery from a diesel engine, which terminal fo you remove first? -
answernegative
What is a competent person? - answerOne who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards and has the authorization to take prompt and corrective action
Is it mandatory to wear a seat belt? - answeryes
Do all machines need a back up alarm - answeryes
All hoisting machinery shall be operated in accordance with what? - answerAll hoisting
machinery shall be operated in accordance with the manufactures specifications
Can you be fined or imprisoned for operating hoisting equipment without a hoisting
license? - answeryes, $500.00 - $3,000.00 or up to 90 days in prison
Can the owner of equipment be fined or imprisoned for allowing an unlicensed person to
operate hoisting equipment - answeryes, $1,000.00 - $3,000.00 or up to 90 days in
prison
What is the hydraulic system over pressure maintained by? - answerpressure relief
valve
