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Hoisting Licensing and Exams

The Office of Public Safety and Inspection (OPSI) licenses and regulates the operation of hoisting equipment.

Hoisting engineer license applicants must be 18 years old, complete an application, and successfully pass an exam covering all working parts of hoisting machinery, safe operating practices, hand signals, and inspection procedures. Licenses must be renewed every 2 years.

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Address

Main Office
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
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Phone

Main Phone Number Call Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure, Main Phone Number at (617) 727-3200

Open Mon. - Fri., 8:45 am - 5:00 pm

MassRelay (TTY & ASCII) Call Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure, MassRelay (TTY & ASCII) at 711

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If looking for a status update on a license renewal, please put your full OPSI license number, including prefix, in the subject line. Email Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure at OPSI-info@mass.gov

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