MASS 2A-1C Hoisting License MA
EXAM COVERAGE - MASS 2A-1C HOISTING
The Massachusetts 2A-1C Hoisting License exam evaluates the safe
operation and regulation of excavating and hydraulic equipment.
Key technical focuses include Class 2A (excavators, backhoes, and
loaders) and Class 1C (forklifts and hydraulic telescoping booms
without wire ropes). Candidates must demonstrate mastery of 520
CMR 6.00 and M.G.L. c. 146, covering hand signals, Dig Safe
protocols, and trench safety (Jackie's Law). The exam emphasizes
equipment inspections, load capacity charts, and site safety—
including power line clearances and 3-point contact for egress.
Proficiency in weight-based calculations and emergency
procedures is required to ensure public and operator safety.
,What type of equipment requires a
H/H license in Mass?
10 feet or either, 1/4 cu/yd 500 pounds
How many pounds in a ton?
2000 pounds
What type of system is used when working on de-energized
circuitry?
Lock out/Tag out
,All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with what code?
1998 ASME Chapter IX
What type of protection is required for hoisting operation?
ROPS, Heat, Seatbelts, Shatterproof Glass, and Hardhats
What regulatory authority governs hoisting in Mass?
520 CMR 6.00
, What does CMR stand for?
Code of Massachusetts Regulation
What chapter applies to Hoisting?
Chapter 146 section 53-54A
When loading a 10 wheeler; how do you approach the truck?
Low and Slow, load front to back
EXAM COVERAGE - MASS 2A-1C HOISTING
The Massachusetts 2A-1C Hoisting License exam evaluates the safe
operation and regulation of excavating and hydraulic equipment.
Key technical focuses include Class 2A (excavators, backhoes, and
loaders) and Class 1C (forklifts and hydraulic telescoping booms
without wire ropes). Candidates must demonstrate mastery of 520
CMR 6.00 and M.G.L. c. 146, covering hand signals, Dig Safe
protocols, and trench safety (Jackie's Law). The exam emphasizes
equipment inspections, load capacity charts, and site safety—
including power line clearances and 3-point contact for egress.
Proficiency in weight-based calculations and emergency
procedures is required to ensure public and operator safety.
,What type of equipment requires a
H/H license in Mass?
10 feet or either, 1/4 cu/yd 500 pounds
How many pounds in a ton?
2000 pounds
What type of system is used when working on de-energized
circuitry?
Lock out/Tag out
,All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with what code?
1998 ASME Chapter IX
What type of protection is required for hoisting operation?
ROPS, Heat, Seatbelts, Shatterproof Glass, and Hardhats
What regulatory authority governs hoisting in Mass?
520 CMR 6.00
, What does CMR stand for?
Code of Massachusetts Regulation
What chapter applies to Hoisting?
Chapter 146 section 53-54A
When loading a 10 wheeler; how do you approach the truck?
Low and Slow, load front to back
