Massachusetts Hoisting License 2D Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering Massachusetts Class 2D hoisting requirements, 230 CMR 6.00, Dig Safe regulations, and equipment safety operational standards.

Class 2D Maximum GVW

A maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of $10,000\,lb$ or less for compact hoisting machinery.

Class 2D Machinery

The classification primarily designated for compact hoisting machinery.

Class 2D Attachments

Equipment attachments that are appropriate and manufacturer-approved according to manufacturer requirements.

230 CMR 6.00

The current regulation governing Massachusetts hoisting machinery.

Pre-Operation Inspection

An inspection performed prior to operating machinery to help identify safety-related defects.

Operator Responsibility

The legal and operational responsibility of the operator for operations under their direct control.

Unattended Machinery Protocol

The safety procedure requiring machinery to be secured according to applicable requirements and manufacturer instructions when left unattended.

Load Chart

Manufacturer capacity information that establishes critical safe operating limitations for machinery.

Slope Hazard

A major operational risk on inclines that can cause loss of stability or equipment rollover.

Blind Spots

Areas around machinery where people, objects, utilities, or other hazards are not visible to the operator.

High-Pressure Hydraulic Leak

A hazardous leak capable of penetrating skin; operators must never use a hand to search for high-pressure fluid leaks.

Dig Safe

The utility damage prevention system in Massachusetts.

811

The designated telephone number used to contact Dig Safe in Massachusetts.

Dig Safe Advance Notice Requirement

The requirement to contact Dig Safe at least $72\text{ business hours}$ in advance before excavation, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Premarking

Marking a planned excavation area with white paint or stakes before submitting a Dig Safe request.

Dig Safe Ticket Validity

The duration for which a Dig Safe ticket remains valid in Massachusetts, which is generally $30\text{ days}$.

Excavation

The movement or removal of earth, rock, or material in the ground under Dig Safe guidelines.

M.G.L. Chapter 146

Massachusetts General Laws governing hoisting machinery, specifically Sections 53–54A and 64–67, which applicants should review prior to taking the licensing exam.

Massachusetts Hoisting Exam Content

Exam subject matter administered by OPSI covering working parts, safe operating practices, hand signals, inspection procedures, and emergency procedures.