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This document contains the latest updated MASS hoisting exam questions and answers for students and operators preparing for hoisting certification and safety assessments. It covers important topics such as rigging procedures, crane operations, load calculations, lifting safety, inspection requirements, and workplace regulations. The material includes practice questions with verified correct answers to help improve exam readiness and understanding of current hoisting standards. It is ideal for self-study, revision sessions, and certification preparation.

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MASS HOISTING




MASS HOISTING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE.




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

,MASS HOISTING


When can an inspector revoke a hoisting license answer >>>> For failure to pay
excise tax


Who developed the Massachusetts crane hand signals answer >>>> American
National standards institute /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 you stabilizes or load levelers before or
after you make the lift answer >>>> Before you make your lift


When backfilling an excavation, you should use an 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

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What type of safety system is used on de energized circuits answer >>>> Lockout
tag out 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?

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