Massachusetts 2A hoisting exam
Questions and Correct Answers
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00
To establish rules and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery
520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit
Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon
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
,Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what
American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection
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
Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license
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
125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes
Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle
Approach any vehicle to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load
Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig
Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
Questions and Correct Answers
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00
To establish rules and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery
520-C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit
Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon
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
,Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in accordance with
requirements of what
American society of mechanical engineering (ASME)
What items should be checked on daily inspection
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
Protection from weather, heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over
protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license
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
125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes
Pick test, lift load about 1', hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle
Approach any vehicle to the side slow and square
How should you carry a load
Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig
Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
