MA 2A Hoisting Exam Questions With
Answers @ 2026/2027
updated
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)
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
How should you carry a load - Answer Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - Answer Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - Answer Raise the bucket
and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion -
Answer Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - Answer They are extensions attached to the
dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - Answer 5 mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - Answer Bends in the middle
What is dig safe - Answer It's the law
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed - Answer
Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment - Answer Valid signed
hoisting license and drivers license
What is considered a cushion of saftey - Answer The area inside the swing of your
machine
How many lbs is 1 ton - Answer 2,000 lbs
Answers @ 2026/2027
updated
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)
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
How should you carry a load - Answer Carry and load 12-18" off the ground
How close to a marked utility can you dig - Answer Hand dig within 18" of marked utility
When driving a wheel loader down hill, what should you not do - Answer Raise the bucket
and put transmission in neutral
When filling a trench, is it advisable to use the backhoe bucket in a sweeping motion -
Answer Don't use side of bucket. Either scoop or push in with front bucket
What are dip stick extensions used for - Answer They are extensions attached to the
dipper stick to give backhoe additional digging depth
When towing a backhoe or loader what speed should you not exceed - Answer 5 mph
What does articulate mean on a wheel loader - Answer Bends in the middle
What is dig safe - Answer It's the law
Describe a slow moving vehicle triangle and at what speed can they not exceed - Answer
Red triangle with an orange center 25 mph
Vas hat requirement is needed to operate hoisting equipment - Answer Valid signed
hoisting license and drivers license
What is considered a cushion of saftey - Answer The area inside the swing of your
machine
How many lbs is 1 ton - Answer 2,000 lbs
