NCCCO Crane Safety and Pre-Operation Inspection

Question 1

Before beginning operations, which document must a crane operator review to confirm the crane's rated capacity for the planned lift?

Accepted Answer

Operator's manual and load chart

Answer

OSHA 300 log

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Site safety data sheet

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Equipment purchase invoice

Question 2

During a pre-operation inspection, you discover a hydraulic hose with a visible bulge and minor weeping. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Tag the crane out of service and notify the supervisor

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Continue operations but monitor the hose every hour

Answer

Wrap the hose with duct tape and proceed

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Reduce the load to 75% and complete the shift

Question 3

Which of the following is checked during a frequent inspection of a mobile crane under ASME B30.5?

Accepted Answer

All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment

Answer

Structural welds along the entire boom

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Load rating placard manufacture date

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Main hoist drum gear tooth count

Question 4

The anti-two-block device on a crane is designed to prevent:

Accepted Answer

The load block from contacting the boom tip and damaging the wire rope

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The outriggers from retracting under load

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Excessive boom deflection during picks

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The swing brake from engaging during travel

Question 5

Under OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, how often must a qualified person conduct a shift inspection of a crane?

Accepted Answer

Each shift the equipment is used

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Weekly

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Monthly

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Annually

Question 6

A crane's load chart shows 'ON OUTRIGGERS — FULLY EXTENDED' for the rated capacities. If the operator sets up on rubber tires instead, what must happen?

Accepted Answer

Use the on-rubber-tire column of the load chart, which shows reduced capacities

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Apply a 10% derating factor to the outrigger chart values

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Proceed normally as long as the ground is level

Answer

Get verbal authorization from the project manager