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MA 2A-1C Hoisting License Exam Prep Questions with Solutions 2024
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MA 2A-1C Hoisting License Exam PrepT or F: Hydraulic fluid compresses when heated - answer False it expands
T or F: One should check the hydraulic fluid level annually - answer False, needs to be
checked everyday
T or F: According to MA law equipment that lifts 10ft high and over 400 lbs or 1/4 of a
cubic yard of material requires a hoisting license - answerFalse, 500 lbs is the limit
you must call OPSI within what time period of an accident resulting in death occurs -
answer1 hour
what is the fine for operating without a license - answer$500-$3,000 or 3 months in jail
what is the minimum distance from a powerline? - answerit all depends on the voltage
T or F: operator manuals must be kept in the office - answerFalse
How often must a hoisting license be renewed? - answerevery 2 years
What state department enforces hoisting laws? - answerOPSI: Office of Public Safety
and Inspections
T or F: when traveling the front bucket should be low and curled back - answerTrue
T or F: when digging across a slope the spoil pile should be placed down the slope -
answerFalse
T or F: It's not ok to straddle an open trench - answerTrue
How often must a machine be inspected? - answerDaily
What must you do if you dig up a gas line? - answerLet gas vent, evacuate the area,
extinguish all flame if possible, call gas company and 911
If your machine comes into contact with a powerline what should you do? - answerif you
cannot stay put, hop from machine with both feet together and hop or shuffle with feet
touching
When is protection required for a trench? - answer5 feet or ask the competent person
Per OSHA, who must classify soil? - answerCompetent person
, What protection does shoring provide in a trench? - answerPrevents cave ins and adds
material for protection
A Trench box is a type of: - answerShielding Device
T or F: Sloping removes material for protection - answerTrue
T or F: The larger the grain size the less stable the material - answerTrue
T or F: Type B soils require a 1:1 slope ratio - answerTrue
T or F: It's ok to leave spoil piles right up against the edge of a trench - answerFalse
T or F: Suffocation only occurs when a person's face is buried in a cave in -
answerFalse, you limbs can suffocate you aswell
At what depth does a trench require a ladder every 25 feet? - answer4 feet deep
T or F: Ladders must extend above the trench 3 feet - answerTrue
Can you bench Type C soils? - answerNO
T or F: you should try to break contact with an electric powerline - answerFalse
What should you do when backfilling - answerbackfill in lifts, compact with front tires,
look before backing up
How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be called a trench? - answer15 feet
max
All welding and cutting on equipment must be in accordance with: - answerSection IX
(9) of ASME codes 520 CMR
What is the minimum notice to call Dig Safe? - answer72 hours
What color does red mean on a Dig Safe marking? - answerElectrical
A safety zone is the width of the facility and: - answer18 inches on each side of the
facility
If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Dig Safe: -
answerMarkings become invalid
How old must a person be to acquire a hoisting license? - answer18
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