EICA Crane Certification Test Study Guide Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

  OSHA 1926 applies to - Answer: construction law OSHA sub part CC - Answer: Construction law pertaining to cranes ASME B30.5 - Answer: Mobile and Locomotive cranes ASME B30.9 - Answer: standard on slings ASME B30.10 - Answer: standard on hooks ASME B30.23 - Answer: standard on personnel lifting systems ASME B30.26 - Answer: standard on rigging hardware OSHA 1910 applies to - Answer: general industry and maintenance ASME B30.15 - Answer: standard on mobile hydraulic cranes OSHA 1926 .1422 applies to - Answer: Signals- hand signal chart OSHA 1926 .1431 applies to - Answer: hoisting personnel crane jib is "stowed" - Answer: jib is attached to crane boom crane jib is "stored" - Answer: jib is not on truck crawler crane - Answer: crane mounted on two tracks rough terrain crane - Answer: wheel mounted mobile crane with large tires for soft and moderately uneven terrain all terrain crane - Answer: wheel mounted crane capable of traveling at highway speeds and operating off road on a job site hydraulic boom - Answer: raised, lowered extended and retracted using hydraulics lattice boom - Answer: boom constructed of one or more sections of thin steel gridwork floats - Answer: flat, rigid metal foot of an outrigger outrigger - Answer: structure that extends to contact the ground with a large pad to provide additional stability matting - Answer: large, flat, square or rectangular support material that cranes can easily drive on to access a job site counterweight - Answer: a block of dense material attached to one end of a structure in order to offset the moment force of the weight attached to the other end of the structure hoist hook - Answer: a curved implement used to quickly and temporarily connect rigging to a load or lifting equipment boom tip platform - Answer: personnel platform mounted to a crane boom ASME - Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers OSHA - Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration NESC - Answer: (National Electrical Safety Code) standard published the IEEE used throughout the outside line industry FMCSA - Answer: (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) agency in the DOT that covers safety regulations for mobile cranes operated in interstate commerce Competent person (OSHA definition) - Answer: A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Qualified person - Answer: A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to solve or prevent problems relating to a certain subject, work, or project. OSHA 1926.1408 table A - Answer: used to determine minimum clearances during assembly and disassembly operations near energized power lines (also for unqualified workers MAD) OSHA 1926.1411 table T - Answer: used to determine minimum clearances while traveling under or near energized power lines with no load before transporting a crane the boom must be - Answer: fully retracted, lowered and properly stowed before transporting a crane the overhaul ball must be - Answer: tied down and secured sheave - Answer: wheel with a concave edge for supporting a moving rope as it changes direction block hook - Answer: an assembly of one or more sheaves in a frame and a hoist hook A2B - Answer: anti two block device. Safety device mounted close to the fixed end of a crane's hoisting line and either sounds an alarm or immediately stops the crane and hoist if the device's weight touches the hoist hook assembly. before transport, the A2B should be - Answer: secured so that it is not pulling or bouncing on its switch during transport DVIR - Answer: must be filled out when a crane is to be driven on a public road DVIR check first items - Answer: tires, fuel, oil and other fluids toolbox installation - Answer: not allowed without permission of the crane manufacturer lift plan - Answer: documented evaluation of the potential hazards and the equipment and procedures required to perform it safely before a crane enters a jobsite - Answer: job site hazards must be identified and addressed minimum swing clearance (for the boom and counterweights) - Answer: 2 feet ground condition - Answer: slope, compaction and firmness of the ground that determine the ability of the ground to support the crane minimum distance a crane operator should stay from the edge of a slope - Answer: 1 foot back for every foot of depth unknown voltage minimum distance - Answer: 20 feet outrigger pads minimum size - Answer: 3 times the float size during a crane to powerline contact, the operator should first: - Answer: warn others underground obstructions - Answer: old septic systems, buried tanks, sewer mains, manholes, voids, loose soil, etc OSHA 1910.269 - Answer: minimum approach distance for cranes table (only for qualified electrical workers) OSHA 1926.1408 A - Answer: minimum approach distance for cranes (for unqualified electrical workers) dedicated spotter or signalperson - Answer: required if a crane boom maximum length at any radius could come within the limit of approach stabilizer - Answer: small hydraulically operated support typically located at the front of a crane crawler cranes exert greatest ground force - Answer: when lifting over the corner of one of the crawlers FACE - Answer: Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program maintaining of steps, handrails, ladders, etc on a crane - Answer: the responsibility of the employer maximum amount of time a crane can go without an inspection by a qualified person - Answer: 12 months LMI (load moment indicator) - Answer: computer designed to help an operator not overload a crane main boom angle when installing jib - Answer: 0 degrees location to level a crane with a 4 foot level - Answer: the upper works lattice boom pin assembly order - Answer: top pins first, then bottom, then pendant lines purpose of installing a boom extension - Answer: to increase the height of the crane load radius - Answer: horizontal distance from the pivot point of a crane to the point under the hoist hook cranes should be leveled to within - Answer: 1 % (0.57 degrees) swinging the boom of an unlevel crane to the low side - Answer: increases the load radius crane stability on rubber - Answer: typically 75% crane stability on outriggers - Answer: typically 85% wind speed or gust speed where a qualified person determines safety of crane operations - Answer: 20 mph Definition of a crane - Answer: Power operated equipment, when used in construction, that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a suspended load Range diagram - Answer: Used to plan a lift. Does not contain any weight capacities. Structural competence - Answer: The ability for the crane to resist structural failure stability - Answer: The ability for the crane to resist tipping EICA certification is valid for - Answer: 5 years To recertify EICA - Answer: pass written and practical tests OSHA 1910.180 - Answer: Crawler locomotive and truck cranes ASME P30.1 - Answer: Planning for load handling activities NESC rules provide: - Answer: safeguarding persons during the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric supply and communication lines and associated equipment running rope inspection criteria - Answer: 6 random in one rope lay or 3 wires in 1 strand in 1 rope lay Rotation resistant wire rope inspection criteria - Answer: 2 random wires in 6 rope diameters or 4 random wires in 30 rope diameters (2 six packs @ 4:30) MAD table altitude factor begins at what elevation - Answer: 3,000' or 900 meters Cribbing requirements - Answer: Firm, flat surface. Larger cribbing under smaller. Drain water from surface. Personnel platform proof test - Answer: conducted at least annually and at every new job site. Requires lifting 125% of rated platform capacity and held suspended for 5 minutes. Personnel platform preflight test (trial run) - Answer: Must be performed at the beginning of each shift and each time the crane is repositioned. Actual weight must be used to test run through the actual path of travel. Load when lifting personnel maximum - Answer: cannot exceed 50% of rated capacity Slings used to hoist personnel require - Answer: thimbles installed in eye of sling Minimum number of wraps on crane drum - Answer: 2 wraps minimum Crane winch drum size effects - Answer: More wraps on drum: faster line pull - less capacity Less wraps on drum: slower line pull - more capacity Screw in anchors impose what on a digger boom? - Answer: deflection, side loading, vibration) After contact with a powerline, you should: - Answer: Warn others and try to break contact Wire rope is lubricated to: - Answer: with mineral oil to reduce internal wear and corrosion. Polypropylene rope - Answer: not used when heat and friction are a concern. it melts at 150 degrees OHSA requires retraining if you haven't completed a task in: - Answer: 1 year 1926.950(b)(4)(iii) Hydraulic line inspection - Answer: Drift check to test lines and boom holding valves If the crane has a leak, you should: - Answer: shut off PTO, secure area, block waterways Distance from 12kV while traveling: - Answer: Table T 6 feet Minimum clearance for non-qualified worker 50-200kV: - Answer: Table A 15 feet When picking from rubber tires, what needs to be checked? - Answer: Tire size and tire pressure Periodic crane inspections - Answer: preformed monthly from month 1 to month 12 by a competant person Annual crane inspections - Answer: performed at least every 12 months by a qualified person Qualified electrical worker MAD on 13kV - Answer: 2.14" Ø to G 2.24 Ø to Ø 2'2" Ø to G 2'3" Ø to Ø Max wind speed with man basket installed - Answer: 20 mph How many on the crew need to be trained in First Aid / CPR when in remote areas - Answer: everyone. (1910.269(b)(ii) all employees need to be trained and qualified) The driver is responsible for - Answer: daily maintaining DOT inspection forms that need to be completed daily and operators are required to pass a physical every 3 years for cranes. What will an activated anti 2 blook prevent? - Answer: Boom extend, hoist up, boom down Who determines the maximum wind speed a crane can operate? - Answer: the manufacturer Repairs or resolution checks must be checked by - Answer: qualified person Working quadrants are provided in what diagram? - Answer: working area diagram Chart used when RT crane outriggers are not fully extended - Answer: On rubber Capacity chart blocking under outrigger beams - Answer: is not allowed OSHA requirements when leaving hole open - Answer: securely cover and label "open hole" Kelly Bar (Special wrench) - Answer: used to install PISA (power installed screw anchor) with a digger derrick Crawler cranes on unstable ground require - Answer: matting Lifting over the corner with a crawler crane - Answer: produces the highest ground pressure lifting over the side with a crawler crane - Answer: produces the smallest amount of ground pressure Outrigger pads - Answer: considered supporting material boom deflection does what to load radius - Answer: it increases load radius 1% of level at 4 feet - Answer: equals .48" standing rope rejection criteria - Answer: 3 or more broken strands in one lay beyond an end connection or 2 or more broken strands at the end connection required safety devices - Answer: *crane level indicator *boom stops *jib stops *equipment with foot pedal brake must have locks *hydraulic outrigger jacks/stabilizer jacks must have integral holding device (check valve) *equipment on rails must have rail clamps and rail stops (except portal cranes) *horn Operator Aides - Answer: *Boom hoist limiting device *Boom angle indicator *luffing jib limiting device *anti two-blocking device *LMI *radius indicator *Boom length indicator *hoist drum indicator Maximum acceptable angle for crane setup - Answer: 1% slope Maximum acceptable angle for digger derrick setup - Answer: 5% slope formula to calculate % of slope - Answer: (rise ÷ run) × 100 =