1B MASS HOISTING ACTUAL EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the leading cause of death in crane work? - ANS Electrocution
What can you exceed the cranes load range? - ANS Never
What OSHA Regulation govern crane operations? - ANS 1926.550
What ASME Regulations govern crane operations? - ANS B30.5
What is OSHA's definition of a crane's function? - ANS To hoist and swing loads at various
radii
Whats is the most common maximum crane loading safety factor? - ANS 85%
Why do we need standards? - ANS To assure that everyone goes home in the same condition
they came in
Which condition is an example of "structural" failure? - ANS When the boom breaks
What percentage of tipping is a crawler cranes stability rated at? - ANS 75
The point at which a crane tips is called - ANS Tipping axis
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, According to Massachusetts regulations as it pertains to hoisting equipment devices to prevent
the boom from falling over backward shall be considered adequate for this purpose? -
ANS False
What are two main factors that limit the capacity of modern day cranes - ANS Structural
strength and stability
What is the major reason for most mobile crane accidents? - ANS Poor operation
When are you required to use cranes outriggers? - ANS When the operators manual or load
chart specifies that you need them
Under what circumstances can you lift the crane off the ground with the outriggers? -
ANS When the operators manual says you can
Can a boom bend(deflect) under normal operating conditions? - ANS Yes
What does swing mean? - ANS To rotate the upper structure of the crane
If a hydraulic hose ruptures, should you expect the boom to come crashing to the ground? -
ANS No
What is the minimum wraps of line that OSHA says that you must have on the drum? - ANS 2
What does a swing break do? - ANS It stops the upper structure from rotating
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the leading cause of death in crane work? - ANS Electrocution
What can you exceed the cranes load range? - ANS Never
What OSHA Regulation govern crane operations? - ANS 1926.550
What ASME Regulations govern crane operations? - ANS B30.5
What is OSHA's definition of a crane's function? - ANS To hoist and swing loads at various
radii
Whats is the most common maximum crane loading safety factor? - ANS 85%
Why do we need standards? - ANS To assure that everyone goes home in the same condition
they came in
Which condition is an example of "structural" failure? - ANS When the boom breaks
What percentage of tipping is a crawler cranes stability rated at? - ANS 75
The point at which a crane tips is called - ANS Tipping axis
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, According to Massachusetts regulations as it pertains to hoisting equipment devices to prevent
the boom from falling over backward shall be considered adequate for this purpose? -
ANS False
What are two main factors that limit the capacity of modern day cranes - ANS Structural
strength and stability
What is the major reason for most mobile crane accidents? - ANS Poor operation
When are you required to use cranes outriggers? - ANS When the operators manual or load
chart specifies that you need them
Under what circumstances can you lift the crane off the ground with the outriggers? -
ANS When the operators manual says you can
Can a boom bend(deflect) under normal operating conditions? - ANS Yes
What does swing mean? - ANS To rotate the upper structure of the crane
If a hydraulic hose ruptures, should you expect the boom to come crashing to the ground? -
ANS No
What is the minimum wraps of line that OSHA says that you must have on the drum? - ANS 2
What does a swing break do? - ANS It stops the upper structure from rotating
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