MASS HOISTING STUDY GUIDE 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - ANSWER-It connects the car body to
the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it - ANSWER-The equipment
operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - ANSWER-60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - ANSWER-Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every _______of open trench -
ANSWER-25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of - ANSWER-Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license - ANSWER-For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the massachusets crane hand signals - ANSWER-American National standards
instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - ANSWER-Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - ANSWER-Before you start it
In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one 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 stabilizes or load levelers before or after you make
the lift - ANSWER-Before you make your lift
When backfilling an excavation you should use a - ANSWER-Small lift shade the ditch
In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license - ANSWER-The weight of
the load exceeds 500 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the capacity of the bucket
exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
, What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - ANSWER-Lockout tagout total de
energization 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-2,000lbs
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirements
of what? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment
- ANSWER-Protection from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead
protection
What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts - ANSWER-Chapter 146 of
the general laws 520 CMR section 6
How do you test the load brake on a LULL - ANSWER-Lift the load just off the ground and
return the boom handle to neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load - ANSWER-Shipping papers data tags use a scale to weigh
load calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Stay in the cab until
the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Department of Public Safety from your premises - ANSWER-No
Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must you give - ANSWER-Dig
safe 72 hours 3 days minimum 30 days maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited - ANSWER-Heat generated by compression fuel under
pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power lines -
ANSWER-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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the swing gear on an excavator - ANSWER-It connects the car body to
the tracks
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench before anyone goes in it - ANSWER-The equipment
operator
What is the preferred sling angle of these angles?
60 degrees
45 degrees
30 degrees - ANSWER-60 degrees
The top of the spoil pile is called - ANSWER-Crown
A four foot deep trench requires an additional ladder for every _______of open trench -
ANSWER-25 feet
Materials must be kept back from the edge of the trench a minimum of - ANSWER-Two feet
When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license - ANSWER-For failure to pay excise tax
Who developed the massachusets crane hand signals - ANSWER-American National standards
instatute /American society mechanical engineers
DOT stands for - ANSWER-Department of transportation
When do you do your walk around of the equipment - ANSWER-Before you start it
In the one to 1 sloping ratio what does the second one 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 stabilizes or load levelers before or after you make
the lift - ANSWER-Before you make your lift
When backfilling an excavation you should use a - ANSWER-Small lift shade the ditch
In the state of Massachusetts what criteria require a hoisting license - ANSWER-The weight of
the load exceeds 500 pounds the height of the load exceeds 10 feet the capacity of the bucket
exceeds 1/4 cubic yard
, What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits - ANSWER-Lockout tagout total de
energization 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-2,000lbs
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment shall be done in accordance with the requirements
of what? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Boom up
What type of protection should be given to operators of material handling and moving equipment
- ANSWER-Protection from the weather safety shatter proof glass heat in cold weather overhead
protection
What law governs hoisting equipment in the state of Massachusetts - ANSWER-Chapter 146 of
the general laws 520 CMR section 6
How do you test the load brake on a LULL - ANSWER-Lift the load just off the ground and
return the boom handle to neutral position
How do you find the weight of a load - ANSWER-Shipping papers data tags use a scale to weigh
load calculate the weight
What must be stamped on all load rating plates - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Stay in the cab until
the lines are de-energized
Can you prohibit the Department of Public Safety from your premises - ANSWER-No
Before digging anywhere who do you call and how much notice must you give - ANSWER-Dig
safe 72 hours 3 days minimum 30 days maximum
How is the fuel in a diesel engine ignited - ANSWER-Heat generated by compression fuel under
pressure
What do you do if your machine comes in contact with an overhead or underground power lines -
ANSWER-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
