MA 2A hoisting exam
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - Answer-To establish rules and regulations for safety of the
public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - Answer-520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146
section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - Answer-Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - Answer-Within 1 hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical treatment sent to the engineering
section of department of public safety - Answer-Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements of what -
Answer-American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - Answer-Wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction
clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving equipment -
Answer-Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - Answer-Height of lift exceed 10' or weight of load exceed
500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
, What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating equipment - Answer-
125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - Answer-Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - Answer-Approach any vehicle to the side slow and
square
How should you carry a load - Answer-Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - Answer-Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - Answer-Raise the bucket and put
transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion - Answer-Don't use
side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - Answer-They are extensions attached to the dipper stick to give
backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - Answer-5 mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - Answer-Bends in the middle
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 - Answer-To establish rules and regulations for safety of the
public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery - Answer-520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146
section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit - Answer-Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon - Answer-Within 1 hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical treatment sent to the engineering
section of department of public safety - Answer-Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with requirements of what -
Answer-American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection - Answer-Wire ropes, bearings, gears, friction
clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material handling and moving equipment -
Answer-Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license - Answer-Height of lift exceed 10' or weight of load exceed
500 lbs or the capacity of the bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
, What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when operating equipment - Answer-
125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes - Answer-Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle - Answer-Approach any vehicle to the side slow and
square
How should you carry a load - Answer-Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - Answer-Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - Answer-Raise the bucket and put
transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion - Answer-Don't use
side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - Answer-They are extensions attached to the dipper stick to give
backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - Answer-5 mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - Answer-Bends in the middle
