[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Click on a question to see the answer.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”Who must have a hoisting operator's license?” open=”false”]M.G.L. c. 146 § 53 states that anyone who will operate 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, and powered platforms, or any other equipment that has the minimum capability of hoisting the load higher than 10 feet, and either the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or the capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yards must hold a license from the Department. See 520 CMR 6.01.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”How old do I have to be to obtain a hoisting license?” open=”false”]You must be 18 years of age or older.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Do I need a license to operate hoisting machinery on my own property?” open=”false”]Yes. Provided that a short-term rental entity has an approved program, the hoisting machinery regulations allow individuals renting compact hoisting machinery to obtain a temporary permit from the short-term rental entity for a fourteen (14) consecutive day rental period upon completion of the entity’s training program. See 520 CMR 6.03.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Do I need a hoisting license to operate hoisting machinery exclusively for agricultural purposes?” open=”false”]No. M.G.L. c. 146, § 53 provides an exemption for hoisting machinery used exclusively for agricultural purposes.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Do you offer any type of discount?” open=”false”]Yes, we offer a group discount.
Groups of 5 or more may receive $25 off per person.
Groups of 10 or more may receive $50 off per person.
We also offer a $50 multi-class discount for individuals taking both of our combo classes
Please contact Bob at [x_icon type=”phone”] 774-222-2297 or bob@masshoisting.com for promo code prior to checking out.
[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Are there any study aids available for the Hoisting Operator examination?” open=”false”]Mass Hoisting Training, Inc. will provide you with these materials the day of the class.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Do I need to fill out my own application?” open=”false”]No, Mass Hoisting Training, Inc. will take care of all your paperwork.
You must posses the following to submit an application:
- Valid driver’s license, driver’s learner’s permit or MA Identification
- DOT Medical card (if you do not possess a DOT, you can obtain one at the class)
- Check for state exam fee(s). This will be filled out at the class.
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