MASSACHUSETTS HOISTING TRAINING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What regulation controls Hoisting Machinery operation, licensing, and temporary permitting? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Hoisting Machinery operation, licensing and temporary permitting is
controlled by 520 CMR 6.00
What activities are covered under the hoisting regulations ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The
regulations, appearing in 520 CMR 6.0.0, apply to any Hoisting Machinery that has the minimum
capability of Hoisting the load higher than 10 feet or that has the capability of lifting loads greater than
500 pounds or if the capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yards capacity.
Who must have a Hoisting operators license? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with or without wire rope;
all fork 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅No, not at this time
How old do you have to be to obtain a Hoisting License ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Must be 18 years
or older
What must I do to get licensed as a Hoisting Operator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. Must possess a
valid and current drivers license to operate Hoisting Machinery
2. Complete and send the Department the following:
A. Complete application
B. Copy of drivers license
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
ANSWERS
What regulation controls Hoisting Machinery operation, licensing, and temporary permitting? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Hoisting Machinery operation, licensing and temporary permitting is
controlled by 520 CMR 6.00
What activities are covered under the hoisting regulations ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The
regulations, appearing in 520 CMR 6.0.0, apply to any Hoisting Machinery that has the minimum
capability of Hoisting the load higher than 10 feet or that has the capability of lifting loads greater than
500 pounds or if the capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yards capacity.
Who must have a Hoisting operators license? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with or without wire rope;
all fork 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅No, not at this time
How old do you have to be to obtain a Hoisting License ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Must be 18 years
or older
What must I do to get licensed as a Hoisting Operator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. Must possess a
valid and current drivers license to operate Hoisting Machinery
2. Complete and send the Department the following:
A. Complete application
B. Copy of drivers license
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
