OSHA 30 Construction Crane Safety

Question 1

what are the top 4 fatalities related to Cranes

Answer 1

struck by load

electrocution

crushed during assembly

failure of boom

Question 2

were are the specs for cranes found

Answer 2

OSHA 29 1926.1427

Question 3

what is not included for the OSHA crane guidelines

Answer 3

power shovels excavators diggers

Question 4

what should be kept on each crane

Answer 4

crane manual

Question 5

What are the requirements for an A/D director

Answer 5

a qualified and competent person or two people, one that is competent and one that is qualified

Question 6

How often does OSHA require inspections to be carried out

Answer 6

once a year

Question 7

What are the requirements for a crane that has been modified

Answer 7

most be approved by the manufacturer

must be done by an authorized mechanic

must meet or exceed the original strength of the crane

Question 8

maintain a what distance for powerlines up to 50kV of what

Answer 8

10ft

Question 9

how can a signal person be qualified

Answer 9

They must be evaluated by signal evaluator from a third party or an employer

Question 10

were can the OSHA section on hand signals be seen

Answer 10

Appendix A to Subpart CC of Part 1926–Standard Hand Signals.

Question 11

equipment with foot pedal breaks must have

Answer 11

locks

Question 12

operational aids

Answer 12

equipment that can assist the user in controls the crane

Question 13

What are the three category 1 operational aids

Answer 13

boom hoist limiting

luffing jib-limiting

anti two-blocking

Question 14

were is fall protection specified

Answer 14

CFR 1926 subpart M

Question 15

what does the rigger do

Answer 15

connects and releases the load from the crane

Question 16

what is on way you dont need to make sure a crane is leveled

Answer 16

by using a seismograph

Question 17

rough terrain cranes have what level of capacity

Answer 17

light to medium

Question 18

truck mounted cranes have what level of capacity

Answer 18

medium to high

Question 19

can truck mounted cranes be used in muddy conditions

Answer 19

no

Question 20

How do crawler cranes compare to the other cranes types in terms of capacity and reach

Answer 20

they are the highest in both

Question 21

were are tower cranes usually used in

Answer 21

high-rise projects

Question 22

which crane has the abiility to be jacked up

Answer 22

tower cranes

Question 23

what is never true with rough terrain cranes

Answer 23

they are able to maneuver well with loads

Question 24

crawler cranes are also known as

Answer 24

conventional cranes

Question 25

rough terrain cranes should be used with

Answer 25

outriggers

Question 26

Outriggers should be _____________ extended and the outrigger pads should be ____ the area of the outrigger float

Answer 26

fully extended 3x

Question 27

what happens if outrigger pads are not available

Answer 27

materials that are able to hold the appropriate weight can be used

Question 28

should wheel of crane be fully lifted to allow for full lifting capabiity

Answer 28

yes

Question 29

What is side booming

Answer 29

when on side of the crane takes on more weight then the other side

Question 30

what are the two ways of hoist provided by a crane

Answer 30

the main block line (used for heavy loads ) and the whip line (used for lighter loads )

Question 31

what is the anti-two block device

Answer 31

they are able to control which line is being actively used and can protect the boom

Question 32

When does OSH require the anti-two block device to be used

Answer 32

when workers are suspended in a basket by the crane

Question 33

if the any part of an RT crane tire touches the ground before a lift what should you do

Answer 33

recheck the load guidelines for the crane

Question 34

lattice boom

Question 35

short boom is used for

Answer 35

high-capacity lifts

Question 36

if the crane can lift over the drive what is required by the crane

Answer 36

it must have a 5 outrigger

Question 37

what does full reeving allow the crane to do

Answer 37

maximize lifting capabilities

Question 38

an hydraulic crane r

Question 39

who usually inspects any modified equipment

Answer 39

the operator

Question 40

can you Gerry rig a crane

Answer 40

no

Question 41

what must the employer do when working with cranes

Answer 41

1. identify the work area

Question 42

What options does an employer have if the crane can get within 20 ft of a power line

Answer 42

1. de-energize or ground 2. 20 foot clearance 3. ask utility for voltage and see if you are with the table described by OSHA

Question 43

if the crane connects with a power line and the operator must evacuate immediately, what must the operator do

Answer 43

jump out of the crane and shuffle their feet they should not run

Question 44

if a crane is energized what should never be done

Answer 44

touching the crane and the ground at the same time

Question 45

what are OSHA's requirements for ground conditions

Answer 45

all ground preparations must be meet

Question 46

when the manufacture procedure are unavailable who should develop the procedures

Answer 46

a registered professional engineer

Question 47

taglines are

Answer 47

easy to used allow for extra control adds to worker safety

Question 48

are all rough terrain cranes wall wheel steering

Answer 48

no only certain types

Question 49

truck mounted cranes can either have what types of booms

Answer 49

lattice or hydraulic

Question 50

crawler cranes usually have

Answer 50

lattice booms

Question 51

what are tower cranes used for

Answer 51

medium duty over a wide area

Question 52

which types of cranes are usually lattice type

Answer 52

rough terrain and crawler

Question 53

what is used with a whip line

Answer 53

a headache ball and hook

Question 54

what is used with a main block

Answer 54

a sheaves

Question 55

when is fifth outrigger required

Answer 55

if the crane can lift above the operator

Question 56

lattice can be configured by

Answer 56

adding or removing booms

Question 57

a truck mounted train with hydraulics

Answer 57

requires solid ground to operate

Question 58

what is not true about lattice booms

Answer 58

they are frequently used by rough terrain vehicles

Question 59

crawler cranes can be extended by

Answer 59

hundreds of feet

Question 60

what does OSHA require of the swing area of the counter weight

Answer 60

their must be a designated area marked worker safe zone that were the counter weight can not swing

Question 61

what are the OSHA requirements for tower cranes

Answer 61

foundation/structure support plumb tolerances climbing procedures post-erection load test monthly inspections

Question 62

what are main components of a tower crane

Answer 62

mast, main jib, counter jib

Question 63

what happens to the crane if the levels for it go below the black lines in manual

Answer 63

they will be in danger of structural or stability loss depending on which section in the manual you are looking in

Question 64

what is required for load charts

Answer 64

1 rated capacity 2 specific lengths of components 3 required parts for hoist reeving 4 size and construction of rope

Question 65

critical lift is one exceeding ____________ % on the load chart table

Answer 65

75

Question 66

when doesn't some one need to be crane certified

Answer 66

when using sideboom cranes derricks or equipment that is rated for lifting less then 2000

Question 67

were are the specs required for material hoists

Answer 67

ansi A10.5