MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING LICENCE EXAM

MASSACHUSETTS 2A HOISTING LICENCE EXAM

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Hoisting machinery - CORRECT ANSWER Derricks, cableways, machinery used for discharging cargoes, and temporary elevator cars used on excavation work or used for hoisting building material, when the motive power to operate such machinery is mechanical and other than steam, including but not limited to excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, uniloaders, skid loader, skid steer loaders, compact loaders or similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with or without wire rope; all fork lifts, powered industrial lift trucks, overhead hoists (underhung), overhead cranes, underhung cranes, monorail cranes, lifting devices, cableways, powered platforms and any other equipment that has the minimum capability of hoisting the load higher than ten feet, and either the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or the capacity of the bucket exceeds ¼ cubic yards; overhead bridge cranes, electric or air driven hoists, pendant controlled hoists, specialty equipment as categorized by license grade in 520 CMR 6.00.

Incident - CORRECT ANSWER A situation that results in serious injury, property damage, or any condition that is necessary for the preservation of the public health or safety

Injury and Incident Documentation - CORRECT ANSWER A form furnished by the Department detailing all specific information regarding any serious injury, property damage or mechanical failure that may have occurred.

in-service training - CORRECT ANSWER A Company program that has been approved by the department and required for issuance of a company license by those companies that has been exempt from hoisting license requirements

Inspector - CORRECT ANSWER A District Engineering Inspector employed by the Department

Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER An Individually duly licensed b y the Department as a hoisting machinery operator who educates and trains licensees and apprentice licensees in the operation of hoisting machinery

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License - CORRECT ANSWER A document issued by the Department to an individual to operate a certain type and class of hoisting machinery.

Licensee - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is 18 years of age or older, and has completed the necessary requisites for licensure to operate hoisting machinery.

Manufacturer Approved Attachment - CORRECT ANSWER Attachable Equipment tailored to preform a particular task, designed or approved for use in accordance with the equipment manufacturers specifications and operation safety requirements.

Mechanical Failure - CORRECT ANSWER Damage to or breakdown of Hoisting Machinery which affects the capacity or safe operation of the equipment per the manufacturers specifications

Modification - CORRECT ANSWER Alterations, extensions or repairs made to hoisting machinery which alter the machinery's original structure

Operators Manual - CORRECT ANSWER The Document created by the manufacturer of thew hoisting machinery that contains the required procedures and forms for the safe operation of hoisting machinery at the stated site pertaining to that specific equipment

Placard - CORRECT ANSWER A Department issued certificate posted on hoisting machinery which acts as a notice of the unsafe condition of the machinery

Property Damage - CORRECT ANSWER Damag e of private or public property that exceeds $5,000 per incident

Qualified Welder - CORRECT ANSWER A welder certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) or an acceptable alternative welding certification.

SAE - CORRECT ANSWER Society of Automotive Engineers

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Serious Injury - CORRECT ANSWER A personal injury/illness that results in death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, permanent loss of the use of a body organ, member, function, or system, a compound fracture, or other significant injury/illness

Short Term Rental Entity - CORRECT ANSWER A person or organization approved by the Department who is in the business of renting compact hoisting machinery for which a temporary permit is required

Short-term Rental Entity Facilitator - CORRECT ANSWER An employee of the short-term rental entity who holds a Massachusetts hoisting license issued by the Department and is responsible for the written and practical training, examinations, and issuance of temporary permits.

Signal Person - CORRECT ANSWER A trained individual qualified in the use of signals to direct the operator of hoisting machinery and warn of possible or existing hazards through the use of hand signals, audible signals, or flashing lights

Temporary Permit - CORRECT ANSWER A non-renewable permit to operate compact hoisting machinery, with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 8,000 pounds, issued by a Department approved short-term rental entity for no more than 14 consecutive days.

Temporary Permit Holder - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is 18 years of age or older, holds a valid driver's license, and has obtained a temporary permit to operate compact hoisting machinery with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 8,000 pounds.

Training Facility - CORRECT ANSWER A site, including buildings and machinery located thereon, that has been approved by the Department to train individuals in the safe operation of hoisting machinery and may also provide courses in continuing education for individuals licensed to operate hoisting machinery

Raise Load Vertically - CORRECT ANSWER With either forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circle.

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Lower Load Vertically - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended downward, forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circle.

Move Load In Horizontally - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended, hand raised and open towards direction of movement, move hand in direction of required movement

Move Load Out Horizontally - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended, hand raised and open toward direction of movement, move hand in direction of required movement.

Raise Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, fingers closed, point thumb upward.

Lower Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, fingers closed, point thumb Downward.

Swing - CORRECT ANSWER With either arm extended horizontally, point with forefinger to direction of desired swing rotation.

Arm/Dipperstick Inward - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs inward.

Arm/Dipperstick Outward - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs outward.

Retract Telescopic Boom - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs inward.

Extend telescoping boom - CORRECT ANSWER With both hands clenched, point thumbs outward.

Close Bucket - CORRECT ANSWER Hold one hand closed and stationary. with forefinger pointing horizontally at Rotate other hand in small vertical circle closed hand.

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