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General A: hoisting machinery operation, licensing, and temporary permitting is controlled by 520 CMR 6.00. A: The regulations, appearing in 520 CMR 6.00, apply to any equipment that has the minimum capability of hoisting a 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. See 520 CMR 6.01.
(PDF 75.34 KB) Short Term Rentals/Temporary Permits: A: A short-term rental entity is a person or organization approved by the Department that is in the business of renting compact hoisting machinery and issuing temporary permits in lieu of full licensure. A: Short-term rental entities may rent certain compact hoisting equipment to individuals who do not possess a Massachusetts hoisting license, provided that all of the following conditions are met: the entity has been approved by the Department, has a short-term rental entity facilitator who holds a Massachusetts hoisting license and who monitors all permitting requirements, has a Department approved training program in place, and issues temporary permits to qualified non-licensed individuals. A: A short-term rental entity facilitator is an employee of the short-term rental entity who must hold a valid Massachusetts hoisting license, issued by the Department, and is responsible for conducting examinations and issuing temporary permits.
A: It is the responsibility of the short-term rental entity to notify the Department of the new facilitator within 14 days of change by submitting to the Department a completed. No temporary permit shall be issued by the short-term rental entity without a valid short-term rental entity facilitator approved by the Department.
A: A temporary permit is a non-renewable permit issued by a Department approved short-term rental entity to operate compact hoisting machinery. A: A temporary permit may only be issued after the individual has successfully completed a Department approved training program.
Any person receiving a temporary permit may not be issued more than 1 such permit in any 45 day period. All persons applying for a temporary permit must be 18 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license, and submit all appropriate documentation prior to taking a temporary permit exam. A temporary permit will be issued to only those applicants who satisfactorily complete and pass an examination. Pursuant to M.G.L. 146, § 54, a valid driver’s license is required. A copy of your D.O.T. Physical certification card is not required.
The Department recognizes temporary driver’s license as a substitute to a valid driver’s license as long as it is not expired. A: An operator who is issued a temporary permit may only operate the compact hoisting machinery for 14 consecutive days. After that time, the permit is no longer valid. A: Compact hoisting machinery is hoisting machinery with a manufacturer’s listed gross vehicle weight not exceeding 10,000 pounds. Equipment types that require a Class 1, Class 3, or Class 4 hoisting machinery license, as listed in 520 CMR 6.10, are excluded.
Compact hoisting machinery operated under a temporary permit shall not exceed a gross vehicle weight of 8,000 pounds. A hoisting machinery license from the Department with a Class 2 restriction permits the licensee to rent compact hoisting machinery without a temporary permit.
It is the obligation of the short-term rental entity to ensure that everyindividual renting its compact hoisting equipment either (1) holds a valid Massachusetts hoisting license, or (2) has complied with the requirements of 520 CMR 6.00 et seq. to obtain a temporary permit, including passing an examination. There are no exceptions to this obligation.
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Please see FAQ #40 for the specific requirements that must be met in order for a renter to obtain a temporary permit from a short-term rental entity. A: Issuance of fraudulent temporary permits will result in revocation or suspension of the entity’s approval to operate.
Additional Resources for Short Term Rentals/Temporary Permits. (PDF 64.2 KB) In-Service Training Programs: A: An in-service training program is a kind of “train the trainer” program which allows employees of companies to operate certain types of hoisting machinery without the need for full licensure by the Department. Companies who want to utilize this program must comply with the following conditions prior to implementing the program: 1. The company must have an in-service training program for employees approved by the Department which may be audited by the Department; 2. In-service training programs must be monitored by a supervisory employee who holds a valid Massachusetts hoisting license of equal or greater grade; 3. Each in-service training program licensee must satisfactorily complete the approved program and pass an examination; 4. The company must issue a company license to each individual participating in the program which is signed by the supervisor who holds a Massachusetts hoisting license.
The company license shall include a picture of the licensee and a list of the specific hoisting machinery the licensee is qualified to operate. Companies issuing licenses through an in-service training program must have a method to determine the authenticity of their licenses and must submit a copy of the company license template to the Department. Companies with approved in-service training programs must maintain and have readily accessible uniform records of all licenses issued. A: The following companies are eligible to apply for an in-service training program:. Public utility companies that operates self-propelled truck mounted cranes, derricks and similar hoisting machinery used for the maintenance and construction of the utility company’s own equipment. Companies operating solely on utility company property if one of the following conditions are met:.
the company has met the requirements set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) of M.G.L. 146 § 53(e);. the company’s employees have obtained a company license from an approved in-service training program of the public utility company for which they are performing work; or. the company’s employees are working at the direction of the public utility company and performing work associated with service restoration in connection with a weather or other emergency causing damage to property or equipment. The public utility company shall provide written or electronic notification to the commissioner prior to the commencement of such work.
Companies operating solely on company property which operate hoisting machinery specifically limited to industrial lift trucks, fork lifts, overhead cranes and other hoisting machinery specifically authorized by the Department and used exclusively on company property. In-service training programs for companies operating on company property must have at least 1 supervisory employee who holds a valid Massachusetts hoisting license of equal or greater grade on site at all times of operation. A: Department defines company property as property which is owned or under the care and control of a tenant company under a lease or rental agreement. No operation shall occur on any public or a private way, excluding company property. Operation shall not occur on any public or a private way, excluding company property. If any person believes that full compliance with 520 CMR 6.00 is overly burdensome they may apply to the Department for a variance.
520 CMR 6.12 outlines the procedure for requesting a variance from the hoisting regulations which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A: All individuals or organizations seeking approval to operate an in-service training program shall submit, for the Department's approval: a. A completed; b. Identification of Department-approved curriculum or a copy of company curriculum and training materials, all of which shall incorporate a classroom and a practical component; c. A list with the names and Massachusetts hoisting machinery license numbers of all instructors, a legible photocopy of each instructor’s Massachusetts hoisting machinery license, and legible photocopies of the company licenses; d. A list of the type of equipment, including model and make, to be used in the company’s in-service training program. In-service training programs approved by the Department must be supervised by a Massachusetts hoisting licensee of equal or greater grade of Massachusetts license and must comply with the requirements of 520 CMR 6.07(4) for each associated class of hoisting machinery licensure.
Each separate location seeking to institute an in-service training program must file with the Department. A: Yes, under the following conditions: The Department must approve all in-service training programs, including examinations.
The submission of the in-service training program, and all related materials, must be translated into English for the Department’s review and certified as a true and accurate translation. A: Uniform records of company licensees shall be kept and readily accessible to the Inspectors of the Department upon request for a period of 3 years.
A: Yes. Temporary workers may participate in your in-service training program to operate hoisting equipment at your facility. A: Yes. All company employees are eligible to participate in your in-service training program. Additional Resources for In-Service Training Programs. (PDF 82.04 KB) Continuing Education A: Continuing education programs must be approved by the Department and consist of a curriculum that complies with 520 CMR 6.04(1)(b)(6). A: Training facilities must provide a list of all instructors along with each instructor’s Massachusetts hoisting license number.
All training facilities must issue a certificate of completion to all those who satisfactorily complete a continuing education course. The falsification of attendance records or fraudulent issuance of a certificate of completion may be grounds for administrative action. A: A certificate of completion is a uniform certificate issued by a training facility to all of those who successfully complete a continuing education program.
The purpose of the continuing education requirement is to refresh the licensee of the proper and safe operations of the machinery in use. Each class restriction makes reference to a different type of hoisting machinery and would require that the licensee attain continuing education for that machinery.
With the changes to 520 CMR 6.00 effective November 18, 2016, the holder of a hoisting machinery license with multiple classes shall complete only two (2) classroom hours of regulatory and industry standard training total, as well as any equipment-specific training applicable for each restriction on his or her license. A: Please follow the link to view the most recent list of. A: Continuing education will be required every time your hoisting machinery license is to be renewed.
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A: The continuing education hours are based on the number of restrictions you carry on your hoisting license. The license holder must complete continuing education for each restriction that he or she holds, consisting of two (2) hours of regulatory and industry standard training and two (2) hours of equipment-specific training. However, the following restrictions only require two (2) hours of continuing education, consisting of two (1) hour of regulatory and industry standard training and two (1) hour of equipment specific training: 1D, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, and 4G With the changes to 520 CMR 6.00 effective November 18, 2016, the holder of a hoisting machinery license with multiple classes shall complete only two (2) classroom hours of regulatory and industry standard training, as well as any equipment-specific training applicable for each restriction on his or her license. A: A Hoisting license holder with the 1A restriction would need 4 hours of continuing education consisting of two (2) hours of regulatory and industry standard training and two (2) hours of equipment-specific training.
2 Hours (Regulatory and Industry Standard Training) + 2 Hours (1A) = 4 Hours A: A Hoisting license holder with the 1C/2A restrictions would need 6 hours of continuing education consisting of two (2) hours of regulatory and industry standard training and two (4) hours of equipment-specific training. 2 Hours (Regulatory and Industry Standard Training) + 2 Hours (1C) + 2 Hours (2A) = 6 Hours A: A Hoisting license holder with the 1D/2A/4G restrictions would need 6 hoursof continuing education consisting of two (2) hours of regulatory and industry standard training and four (4) hours of equipment-specific training. 2 Hours (Regulatory and Industry Standard Training) + 1 Hour (1D) + 2 Hours (2A) + 1 Hour (4G) = 6 Hours A: A Hoisting license holder with the 1A/2A/3A/4G restrictions would need 9 hours of continuing education consisting of two (2) hours of regulatory and industry standard training and seven (7) hours of equipment-specific training.
2 Hours (Regulatory and Industry Standard Training) + 2 Hours (1A) + 2 Hours (2A) + 2 Hours (3A) + 1 Hour (4G) = 9 Hours A: A Hoisting license holder with the Municipal - Limited restriction would need 7 hours of continuing education consisting of two (2) hours of regulatory and industry standard training and five (5) hours of equipment-specific training (1C, 2B, 4G). 2 Hours (Regulatory and Industry Standard Training) + 2 Hours (1C) + 2 Hours (2B) + 1 Hour (4G) = 7 Hours A: No. Any operator of hoisting machinery who is unable to obtain the required continuing education necessary to renew their license may request that the license be placed in inactive status for up to 1 continuing education cycle. Such request shall be made in writing on the. Operators holding a license on inactive status shall not be authorized to operate hoisting machinery for the time period that the license is inactive. A determination by the Department that a licensee may return to active status shall be made following the Department’s receipt of a written request by the licensee on the, the required renewal fee, the certificate of completion, and submission of required documentation pursuant to 520 CMR 6.02. All individuals or organizations seeking approval to operate a training facility offering courses limited solely to apprentice licensee training courses and not continuing education shall submit a list including the names and Massachusetts hoisting machinery license numbers of all instructors employed by the training facility.
Continuing education is only required for individuals licensed by the Department. Additional Resources for Continuing Education.
(PDF 75.03 KB) Other Topics: A: Yes. (PDF 55.32 KB) Companies Fully or Partially Exempt From Licensing and In-Service Training Requirements for Powered Industrial Fork Trucks Only A: Yes. Companies only operating powered industrial fork trucks as described in OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.178 on company property in areas inaccessible to the public would be exempt from the requirements of licensure under M.G.L. 146 § 53 and would also be exempt from in-service training program and company licensure requirements of 520 CMR 6.06 and 6.07. A: An area is considered inaccessible to the public if it is either: (1) completely and permanently separated from customer or visitor areas open to the general public, regardless of when hoisting operation occurs; or (2) completely but temporarily inaccessible to the general public because hoisting operation occurs exclusively outside of normal business hours when the general public is unable to enter the company property. Thus, areas that are temporarily cordoned off during normal business hours will be considered accessible to the public. A: Yes. Company areas or properties considered inaccessible to the general public as described above will still be considered inaccessible if visitors are required to wear a hardhat and either be safety trained or escorted by a company employee during hoisting operations.
A: No, but you would qualify for partially exempt status. You would be fully exempt under Massachusetts regulations regarding your powered industrial fork trucks, but you would have to have licensed operators for other hoisting equipment that lifts more than 500 pounds, and either the capability of lifting more than 10 feet or the capacity of the bucket exceeds ¼ cubic yards. Operators could either hold a state license with 3A restriction, or your facility could operate under an approved in-service training program using company licenses as appropriate for your equipment. A: No. Regardless of precautions taken, operating hoisting machinery in areas where the public has access creates a potential danger to members of the public. Hoisting equipment operators would have to be licensed in this scenario using either licensed operators or an approved in-service training program. So long as the showroom is inaccessible to the public as defined above, your facility qualifies for fully exempt status. A: Yes, as long as the truck drivers are treated as visitors and are required to wear a hard hat and are safety trained or escorted during hoisting operations. An example of safety training would be a 20-minute presentation covering safety in hoisting areas that is documented and kept on file by the host company. A: No. Rough terrain material movers are not considered to be powered industrial fork trucks, and would require licensed operators. A: No. OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910 apply to general industry not construction. Therefore, in construction environments, Massachusetts licensure is required. Operators must hold a Massachusetts license. In this case, in-service training is not an option because in-service training only applies to hoisting conducted on company property.
A: 29 CFR 1910 are the OSHA Standard for General Industry. 1910.178 establishes the requirements for employers utilizing Powered Industrial Fork Trucks. 29 CFR 1926 are the OSHA Standards for Construction. There are no provisions for this type of equipment in the construction regulations. Licensing Requirement to Operate: A: No. The operations of skid steers with a hammer attachment does not fall under the scope of 520 CMR 6.00 and would not require a hoisting license.
A skid steer with a manufacturer-approved sweeper and bucket attachment would require a hoisting license with a 2C license restriction if it can lift 500 lbs. Or if the capacity of the bucket exceeds ¼ cubic yards. Note: a skid steer with ONLY a sweeper and NO BUCKET does not require a license. A skid steer with a manufacturer-approved backhoe attachment requires a hoisting license with a 2C license restriction. A skid steer with a manufacturer-approved grapple attachment requires a hoisting license with a 2C license restriction. A skid steer with a manufacturer-approved auger (post hole digger) attachment would require a hoisting license with a 2C license restriction.
The operations of a backhoe with a manufacturer-approved snow blower attachment does not fall under the scope of 520 CMR 6.00 and would not require a hoisting license. The operations of a backhoe with a manufacturer-approved snow plow attachment does not fall under the scope of 520 CMR 6.00 and would not require a hoisting license. A telescoping excavator/loader would require a hoisting license with a 2A license restriction if it can hoist the load higher than 10 feet, and either the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 lbs. Or the capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yards.
A digger derrick would require a hoisting license with a 1B license restriction if it can hoist the load higher than 10 feet and has the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 lbs. A tower crane requires a hoisting license with a 1A license restriction. A logging truck and variations of a logging truck would require a hoisting license with a 1C license restriction if it can hoist the load higher than 10 feet and has the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 lbs. A bucket truck with a material winch (wire or nylon rope) falls under the scope of 520 CMR 6.00 and would require a hoisting license with a 1B license restriction if it can hoist the load higher than 10 feet and has the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds. Note: A bucket truck without a material winch does NOT require a hoisting license. An overhead gantry crane would require a hoisting license with a 3A license restriction if it can hoist the load higher than 10 feet and has the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 lbs. Does a front-end loader with a fork attachment require a hoisting license?
A front-end loader with a manufacturer-approved fork attachment requires a hoisting license with a 2C license restriction. Does a marine lift require a hoisting license?
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A marine lift would require a hoisting license with a 3A license restriction if it can hoist the load higher than 10 feet and has the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 lbs. A: Yes. A specialty side boom mower requires a hoisting license with the 4G license restriction. Additional Resources for Licensing Requirement to Operate.