Massachusetts Hoisting Training Exam Questions & Answers
Latest Update (24 Terms in this set)
What regulation controls Hoisting Hoisting Machinery operation, licensing and temporary permitting is controlled by
Machinery operation, licensing, and 520 CMR 6.00
temporary permitting?
The regulations, appearing in 520 CMR 6.0.0, apply to any Hoisting Machinery that
What activities are covered under the has the minimum capability of Hoisting the load higher than 10 feet or that has the
hoisting regulations ? capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or if the capacity of the bucket
exceeds 1/4 cubic yards capacity.
M.G.L. C 146 £ 53 states including but not limited to excavators, backhoes, front
end loaders, uniloaders, skid loaders, skid steer loaders, compact loaders, or
Who must have a Hoisting operators similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with or without wire rope; all fork
license? lifts, powered industrial lift trucks, overhead hoists (underhung), overhead cranes,
underhung cranes, monorail cranes, lifting devices, cableways, and powered
platforms, must hold a Hoisting Operators license
Can you renew license on web site? No, not at this time
How old do you have to be to obtain a Must be 18 years or older
Hoisting License ?
1. Must possess a valid and current drivers license to operate Hoisting Machinery
2. Complete and send the Department the following:
A. Complete application
What must I do to get licensed as a B. Copy of drivers license
Hoisting Operator? C. One 2X2" photo of yourself
D. Copy of D.O.T. Medical Card
E. Check or Money Order for $75.00
F. Pass exam
What is the purpose of the swing gear on It connects the car body to the tracks
an excavator?
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench The Equipment Operator
before anyone goes in it ?
What is the preferred sling angle of these 60 degrees
angles
The top of the spoil pile is called the Crown
_______________?
Latest Update (24 Terms in this set)
What regulation controls Hoisting Hoisting Machinery operation, licensing and temporary permitting is controlled by
Machinery operation, licensing, and 520 CMR 6.00
temporary permitting?
The regulations, appearing in 520 CMR 6.0.0, apply to any Hoisting Machinery that
What activities are covered under the has the minimum capability of Hoisting the load higher than 10 feet or that has the
hoisting regulations ? capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or if the capacity of the bucket
exceeds 1/4 cubic yards capacity.
M.G.L. C 146 £ 53 states including but not limited to excavators, backhoes, front
end loaders, uniloaders, skid loaders, skid steer loaders, compact loaders, or
Who must have a Hoisting operators similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with or without wire rope; all fork
license? lifts, powered industrial lift trucks, overhead hoists (underhung), overhead cranes,
underhung cranes, monorail cranes, lifting devices, cableways, and powered
platforms, must hold a Hoisting Operators license
Can you renew license on web site? No, not at this time
How old do you have to be to obtain a Must be 18 years or older
Hoisting License ?
1. Must possess a valid and current drivers license to operate Hoisting Machinery
2. Complete and send the Department the following:
A. Complete application
What must I do to get licensed as a B. Copy of drivers license
Hoisting Operator? C. One 2X2" photo of yourself
D. Copy of D.O.T. Medical Card
E. Check or Money Order for $75.00
F. Pass exam
What is the purpose of the swing gear on It connects the car body to the tracks
an excavator?
Who is responsible for inspecting a trench The Equipment Operator
before anyone goes in it ?
What is the preferred sling angle of these 60 degrees
angles
The top of the spoil pile is called the Crown
_______________?
