All Lessons & Reference Pages
Every study session for the Massachusetts hoisting engineer exam, organized by license restriction class and module. Each lesson includes learning objectives, the specific regulations and standards it covers, and self-check quiz questions with full explanations. Everything is free and readable without an account.
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2A/1C — Excavators, Backhoes, Loaders & Skid Steers
The most common combo license. Covers excavators and track hoes (2A) plus loader-backhoes and wheel loaders (1C).
12 lessons · 24 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA Compliance & Exam Review
1A — Hoisting apparatus w/ friction winch drum
Conventional and lattice-boom crawler and truck cranes with friction winch drums.
12 lessons · 24 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA & Exam Review
1B — Hydraulic cranes
Hydraulic mobile cranes (non-telescoping).
12 lessons · 24 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA & Exam Review
- 29 CFR 1926.5502 hrs
- Practice Exam 12 hrs
- Practice Exam 22 hrs
1C — Telescoping boom / loaders & backhoes
Boom trucks, loader-backhoes, wheel loaders.
12 lessons · 20 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
- MGL & CMR Basics2 hrs
- Load Restrictions1.5 hrs
- Renewal & Compliance1.5 hrs
Equipment Systems
- Boom Truck Anatomy2 hrs
- Loader & Backhoe1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics1.5 hrs
Safe Operation
- Inspections2 hrs
- Operating Safely1.5 hrs
- Hand Signals1.5 hrs
OSHA & Review
- OSHA Overview1.5 hrs
- Practice Exam 11.5 hrs
- Practice Exam 22 hrs
1D — Industrial lift trucks
Forklifts, reach trucks, telehandlers.
10 lessons · 18 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
- Licensing Requirements2 hrs
- Renewal Procedures2 hrs
Equipment Systems
- Forklift Anatomy2 hrs
- Load Capacity & Stability1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics & Controls1.5 hrs
Safe Operation
- Daily Inspections2 hrs
- Safe Operating Practices1.5 hrs
- OSHA 1910.1781.5 hrs
Practice & Review
- Practice Exam 12 hrs
- Final Review2 hrs
1E — Specialty Cranes
Specialty hoisting equipment per OPSI scope.
12 lessons · 20 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- Scope & Equipment1.5 hrs
- Renewal1.5 hrs
Equipment
- Systems2 hrs
- Components1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety2 hrs
- Inspection1.5 hrs
- Signals1.5 hrs
Review
- OSHA2 hrs
- Practice 11.5 hrs
- Practice 21.5 hrs
2A — Excavating Machinery
Covers all crawler and rubber-tired excavators, track hoes, backhoes, and skid steer loaders. The most common single-restriction license for site work and utility crews.
12 lessons · 20 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA Compliance & Exam Review
2B — Specialty excavating
Specialty excavating equipment per OPSI scope.
10 lessons · 18 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- Scope2 hrs
Equipment
- Systems2 hrs
- Hydraulics1.5 hrs
- Components1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety2 hrs
- Inspections1.5 hrs
- OSHA1.5 hrs
Review
- Practice 12 hrs
- Practice 22 hrs
2C — Aerial lifts / cherry pickers
Boom lifts, scissor lifts, MEWP equipment.
10 lessons · 18 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- ANSI A92 Standards2 hrs
Equipment
- Boom Lifts2 hrs
- Scissor Lifts1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics & Controls1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety & Fall Protection2 hrs
- Ground Assessment1.5 hrs
- Inspections1.5 hrs
Review
- Practice 12 hrs
- Practice 22 hrs
3A — Pile driving / derricks / cableways
Pile drivers, fixed derricks, cableways.
12 lessons · 20 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- Licensing1.5 hrs
- Renewal1.5 hrs
Equipment
- Pile Driver Systems2 hrs
- Derricks & Cableways1.5 hrs
- Rigging1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety2 hrs
- Inspections1.5 hrs
- Signals1.5 hrs
Review
- OSHA2 hrs
- Practice 11.5 hrs
- Practice 21.5 hrs
4G — Compact hoisting — specialty
Mini-excavators, compact loaders per 520 CMR 6.00.
8 lessons · 16 hours of study material
Foundation
- 520 CMR 6.00 Scope2 hrs
- Licensing Requirements2 hrs
Equipment
- Mini-Excavators2 hrs
- Compact Loaders2 hrs
Operation
- Safety & Inspection2 hrs
- Specialized Practices2 hrs
Review
- Practice 12 hrs
- Practice 22 hrs