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A set of questions and answers related to the massachusetts 2b hoisting license exam. It covers various aspects of excavation safety, soil classification, trench protection, and digsafe regulations. Useful for individuals preparing for the 2b hoisting license exam in massachusetts.
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What does the color red mean on a dig safe marking? - answer Electric Using my own machine on my own property does not require a hoisting license in MA. - answer False 80% sand is what type soil? - answer "C-type" soil If I prevent a DPS inspector from doing his job, I could be fined up to: - answer $ How old must you be to get a hoisting license? - answer 18 Grade 70 chains are ok to use for lifting. - answer False The slope ratio of type B soil is: - answer 1:1, (45 degrees) A trench must be tested for hazardous atmosphere if it is deeper than: - answer 4 feet Per OSHA, who must classify soil? - answer Competent person I should dig into a bank at a 45 degree angle - answer True Operator manuals must be kept in the office - answer False
If I rent equipment, what must I have? - answer A valid MA hoisting license on my person When is protection in a trench required? - answer 5 feet or less depending on the soil What protection is required according to Jackie's Law? - answer At least a 6 ft fence or 3/4" steel metal plates How wide can the bottom of an excavation be to be considered a trench? - answer At most 15ft wide When setting up a backhoe on outriggers, the backhoe should be: - answer Low as possible but tires free of the ground and level When I renew my license after passing the 2A, 2B, or 2C State exams I will need a 4 hr. Continuing Education course to renew? - answer True If an excavation does not start within 30 days of notification to Digsafe....
Determining the soil type is the responsibility of the: - answer Competent person How much does soil weigh per cubic foot? - answer 114 lbs. Cave-ins usually occur in "_________". - answer Stages The greatest area of stress in a trench is at the: - answer Bottom of the trench Trench walls that have water seeping from them tend to be: - answer Weaker than a dry trench wall Cracks in the soil surface adjacent to the trench indicates: - answer The trench wall could collapse at any moment For trenches deeper than 4 feet a ladder must be placed every "_____" ft. - answer 25 ft. Deeper than "_____" ft. must be tested before entry. - answer 4 ft. (Flammable, Explosive, Oxygen deficient, Corrosive, Poisonous) True or False, sloping removes material for protection? - answer True The Digsafe color code white is for "_________". - answer Proposed excavation The Digsafe color code yellow is for "___________". - answer Gas, oil, and steam The Digsafe color code orange is for "___________". - answer Communications
The Digsafe color code blue is for "___________". - answer Potable water The Digsafe color code purple is for "___________". - answer Reclaimed water The Digsafe color code green is for "__________". - answer Sewer/ drainage The Digsafe color code pink is for "________". - answer Survey marks Call Digsafe a minimum of "______hrs." notification (not including weekends and holidays. - answer 72 hrs. "_______________" is the act of painting the scope of work by the excavator before calling Digsafe. - answer Pre-marking