Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License
Questions and Answers
A 2A license entitles the possessor to what?
Excavators, backhoes and loaders, front-end loaders, and compact hoisting
machines (except classes 1, 3, and 4).
Fine for operating without a licence.
$500-$3000, or three months in jail.
What law governs hoisting equipment?
Section 53 of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 146
What are the regulations governing hoisting equipment?
520 CMR 6
Which organization enforces 520 CMR 6?
Division of Professional Licensing, Office of Public Safety and Inspections.
What regulations control trenching?
520 CMR 14 – Jackie's Law
OSHA regulations
OSHA 1910 & 1926
,ANSI
American National Standard Institute
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Compact hoisting machinery.
Hoisting machinery under 10,000 pounds
DOT
Department of Transportation
Emergency Procedure
Actions should be taken when an impending threat may occur
Property damage.
Damage to property over $5000
Minimum age for obtaining a 2A license.
18
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
Hand signal rules for excavators.
,SAE J1307 - 2002
Equipment that needs a license to operate
10' vertical lift, 1/4 yard bucket capacity, 500-pound lift capacity.
Continuing education credit hours are required for a 2A licence.
4 hrs
Inactive status.
By request for one year for failure to complete sufficient credit hours. Cannot
operate without a license.
Maintenance, repair, and refuelling can only be done when
When the machine is unusable and secure.
OSHA requires daily logs to include inspection of
All parts are prone to wear.
Inspection records must be maintained.
Using the hoisting machinery at all times
Before beginning the machine, the operator needs
Make a thorough walk-around (circular check) to ensure the equipment is free of
people and safe to use.
Regarding distractions, the operator shall not
, Engage in any activity that diverts their attention.
About operating machinery with a rotating superstructure
The construction of barricades or caution lines to restrict entry into the swinging
superstructure's radius.
With relation to signaling
Operators must only reply to signal persons unless there is an emergency.
Secure unattended machinery is the duty of
the operator before exiting the apparatus.
Is walking under a loaded bucket permitted?
No way!
Minimum clearance from power lines.
10 ft
Before digging, make sure to contact any utilities that are not covered by them.
Any excavation.
Regarding Dig Safe permitting
Operators must include a permit number, start date, and time.
Regarding operator exposure to the outdoors and risks.
Questions and Answers
A 2A license entitles the possessor to what?
Excavators, backhoes and loaders, front-end loaders, and compact hoisting
machines (except classes 1, 3, and 4).
Fine for operating without a licence.
$500-$3000, or three months in jail.
What law governs hoisting equipment?
Section 53 of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 146
What are the regulations governing hoisting equipment?
520 CMR 6
Which organization enforces 520 CMR 6?
Division of Professional Licensing, Office of Public Safety and Inspections.
What regulations control trenching?
520 CMR 14 – Jackie's Law
OSHA regulations
OSHA 1910 & 1926
,ANSI
American National Standard Institute
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Compact hoisting machinery.
Hoisting machinery under 10,000 pounds
DOT
Department of Transportation
Emergency Procedure
Actions should be taken when an impending threat may occur
Property damage.
Damage to property over $5000
Minimum age for obtaining a 2A license.
18
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
Hand signal rules for excavators.
,SAE J1307 - 2002
Equipment that needs a license to operate
10' vertical lift, 1/4 yard bucket capacity, 500-pound lift capacity.
Continuing education credit hours are required for a 2A licence.
4 hrs
Inactive status.
By request for one year for failure to complete sufficient credit hours. Cannot
operate without a license.
Maintenance, repair, and refuelling can only be done when
When the machine is unusable and secure.
OSHA requires daily logs to include inspection of
All parts are prone to wear.
Inspection records must be maintained.
Using the hoisting machinery at all times
Before beginning the machine, the operator needs
Make a thorough walk-around (circular check) to ensure the equipment is free of
people and safe to use.
Regarding distractions, the operator shall not
, Engage in any activity that diverts their attention.
About operating machinery with a rotating superstructure
The construction of barricades or caution lines to restrict entry into the swinging
superstructure's radius.
With relation to signaling
Operators must only reply to signal persons unless there is an emergency.
Secure unattended machinery is the duty of
the operator before exiting the apparatus.
Is walking under a loaded bucket permitted?
No way!
Minimum clearance from power lines.
10 ft
Before digging, make sure to contact any utilities that are not covered by them.
Any excavation.
Regarding Dig Safe permitting
Operators must include a permit number, start date, and time.
Regarding operator exposure to the outdoors and risks.
