Exam (elaborations)
Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License A Questions and Answers Rated A+
- Course
- Institution
Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License A
[Show more]
Content preview
Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License AA 2A license allows the license holder to operate what? - answer excavators, backhoes
and loaders, front-end loaders, compact hoisting machinery excluding classes 1, 3 & 4.
Fine for operating without a license - answer$500-$3000 and or 3 months in jail
What law governs hoisting equipment? - answerM.G.L. c. 146 section 53
What regulations govern hoisting equipment? - answer520 CMR 6
What organization enforces 520 CMR 6 - answerDivision of Professional Licensure,
Office of Public Safety and Inspections.
What regulations govern trenching? - answer520 CMR 14 - Jackie's Law
OSHA regulations - answerOSHA 1910 & 1926
ANSI - answerAmerican National Standards Institute
ASME - answerAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Compact hoisting machinery - answerhoisting machinery under 10,000 lbs
DOT - answerDepartment of Transportation
Emergency Procedure - answerActions required to be taken when imminent danger
may occur
Property damage - answerDamage to property exceeding $5000
Minimum age to obtain a 2A license - answer18
SAE - answerSociety of Automotive Engineers
Hand signal rules for excavators - answerSAE J1307 - 2002
Equipment that requires a license to operate - answer10' vertical lift, 1/4 yd bucket
capacity, 500 lb lift capacity
Continuing education credit hours are required for a 2A license - answer4 hrs
, Inactive status - answerBy request for 1 year for failure to obtain required credit hours.
Cannot operate under license.
Maintenance, repair, and refueling can be performed only when - answerWhen machine
is inoperable and secure
OSHA required daily logs must include inspection of - answerall parts subject to wear
Inspection records must be kept - answerwith the hoisting machinery at all times
Prior to starting the machinery the operator must - answermake a complete walk-around
(circle check), making sure the equipment is free of people and safe to operate.
With regards to distractions, the operator shall not - answerengage in any practice that
will divert their attention.
With regards to operating machinery with a rotating superstructure - answererection of
barricades or warning lines to prevent entry into the swinging superstructure's radius.
With regards to signaling - answeroperators are shall only respond to signal persons
unless there is an emergency
Securing unattended machinery is the responsibility of - answerthe operator prior to
leaving the equipment
Is walking under an loaded bucket permitted - answerNo way
Minimum clearance from power lines - answer10 ft
Dig safe and utilities not covered by them must be contacted prior to - answerany
excavation
With regard to Dig Safe permitting - answeroperators must have a permit number, start
date and time.
With regards to operator exposure to the elements and hazards - answera suitable cab
must be provided
Excavating machines shall be operated by - answera licensee, temporary permit holder,
or apprentice licensee under the direct supervision of a duly licensed operator
The only individuals allowed to stand within the working radius of an excavator while
operating - answerPitman and/or excavating crew
Machinery is allowed to Straddle a trench - answernot at all
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller julianah420. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81311 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now