MA 2A hoisting exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 ANSWER: To establish rules
and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery ANSWER: 520-
C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit
ANSWER: Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon ANSWER:
Within 1 hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical
treatment sent to the engineering section of department of public
safety ANSWER: Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with requirements of what ANSWER: American society of
mechanical engineering (ASME)
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What items should be checked on daily inspection ANSWER: Wire ropes,
bearings, gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything
subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment ANSWER: Protection from weather,
heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license ANSWER: Height of lift
exceed 10' or weight of load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the
bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when
operating equipment ANSWER: 125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes ANSWER: Pick test, lift load about 1',
hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle ANSWER: Approach any
vehicle to the side slow and square
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the purpose of the 520:C.M.R.6:00 ANSWER: To establish rules
and regulations for safety of the public
What regulatory authority governs hoisting machinery ANSWER: 520-
C.M.R. 6:00 MGL chapter 146 section 53-54A
What type of system is used when working on de-energized circuit
ANSWER: Lock out tag out
In event of death, department of public safety must how soon ANSWER:
Within 1 hour of incident
When are reports of injury that required hospitalization or medical
treatment sent to the engineering section of department of public
safety ANSWER: Immediately After the person has been treated
All welding and cutting on hoisting equipment must be done in
accordance with requirements of what ANSWER: American society of
mechanical engineering (ASME)
, 2 | Page
What items should be checked on daily inspection ANSWER: Wire ropes,
bearings, gears, friction clutches, brakes, chain drives and anything
subject to wear
What type of protection should be given to the operator of material
handling and moving equipment ANSWER: Protection from weather,
heat in winter, safety glasses, hard hat, roll over protective system
What equipment requires hoisting license ANSWER: Height of lift
exceed 10' or weight of load exceed 500 lbs or the capacity of the
bucket is more than 1/4 cubic yard
What is the minimum absolute limit of approach of power lines when
operating equipment ANSWER: 125,000 volts = 10'
250,000 volts = 15'
250,000 volts or more = 25'
How do you test the load brakes ANSWER: Pick test, lift load about 1',
hold it for one minute
How should you approach and load any vehicle ANSWER: Approach any
vehicle to the side slow and square
