MASSACHUSETTS 1C HOISTING LICENSE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
What equipment qualifies for a 1C license?
Hydraulic telescoping booms without wire ropes or forklifts
Definition of a Forklift
Any movable, powered-propelled truck used to transport, push, hoist, pull, stack, or
layer items.
Types of forklifts
Moving mast, stationary mast with telescopic reach, and telescoping boom with
area reach.
Off-road type forklift
Lull
Where should manuals be stored?
On the machine at all times.
The danger signal word signifies
dangerous circumstances that will end in death or serious injury.
Warning signal word signifies
Hazardous condition that could end in death or serious injury.
,Caution signal phrase signals
Hazardous situations COULD cause MINOR or MODERATE harm.
Notice that the signal word suggests
Addresses procedures unrelated to physical injury.
When should the equipment be inspected?
Before each use
Equipment might change from its original setup.
Never
Lifting a burden over someone is permissible.
Never
Wearing a seatbelt is necessary.
Whenever a Roll Over Protective Structure is installed.
The attachments must be
approved by the manufacturer.
Free-rigging or suspending a cargo can only be accomplished
With consent from the manufacturer.
loads should be carried.
, The lowest possible
Riders can be allowed.
Never
Shutdown procedures include:
Lower the forks, engage the brake, turn off the engine, cycle the control levers, and
remove the key.
Load charts.
Must be plainly visible on the equipment at all times.
How should you navigate around blind corners?
Stop before turning, sound the horn, and move carefully.
Control settings for startup.
Set the breaks and the controls to neutral.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
What equipment qualifies for a 1C license?
Hydraulic telescoping booms without wire ropes or forklifts
Definition of a Forklift
Any movable, powered-propelled truck used to transport, push, hoist, pull, stack, or
layer items.
Types of forklifts
Moving mast, stationary mast with telescopic reach, and telescoping boom with
area reach.
Off-road type forklift
Lull
Where should manuals be stored?
On the machine at all times.
The danger signal word signifies
dangerous circumstances that will end in death or serious injury.
Warning signal word signifies
Hazardous condition that could end in death or serious injury.
,Caution signal phrase signals
Hazardous situations COULD cause MINOR or MODERATE harm.
Notice that the signal word suggests
Addresses procedures unrelated to physical injury.
When should the equipment be inspected?
Before each use
Equipment might change from its original setup.
Never
Lifting a burden over someone is permissible.
Never
Wearing a seatbelt is necessary.
Whenever a Roll Over Protective Structure is installed.
The attachments must be
approved by the manufacturer.
Free-rigging or suspending a cargo can only be accomplished
With consent from the manufacturer.
loads should be carried.
, The lowest possible
Riders can be allowed.
Never
Shutdown procedures include:
Lower the forks, engage the brake, turn off the engine, cycle the control levers, and
remove the key.
Load charts.
Must be plainly visible on the equipment at all times.
How should you navigate around blind corners?
Stop before turning, sound the horn, and move carefully.
Control settings for startup.
Set the breaks and the controls to neutral.
