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OECP Exam 2025 | 300 Verified Questions | Load Charts, Rigging & Crane Safety

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This document provides an expertly compiled set of 300 fully verified OECP (Operating Engineers Certification Program) exam questions and answers for the 2025 certification cycle. Structured for clarity and depth, it is ideal for candidates preparing to pass the crane operator licensing exam in the United States and for use in training programs across technical colleges and trade schools. The questions cover all major exam areas and real-world operational scenarios, making it an excellent tool for independent study, classroom instruction, or exam prep. Core topics include: Crane safety protocols, hazard prevention, and OSHA compliance (Subpart CC, 1926.1400) Rigging theory and application, sling types, angle/load formulas, and inspections Load charts, boom angles, deflection interpretation, and critical lift calculations Wire rope configurations, defects, removal criteria, and inspection practices Signal types and communication standards per ANSI/ASME B30.5 & B30.8 LMI (Load Moment Indicator), RCL (Rated Capacity Limiter), and other crane control systems Man basket and personnel lifting regulations, setup, proof testing, and platform design Duty cycles, effective weight, dynamic loading, and leverage principles Power line clearance rules, electrocution prevention, and site safety planning This document is designed for: Students in Heavy Equipment Operation, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, and Occupational Safety & Health Trainees at union training programs, vocational schools, and community colleges Professionals seeking renewal or upgrade of crane certifications, or those working toward NCCCO, OECP, or OSHA crane operator standards Every question is aligned with current U.S. industry regulations, making this an essential study companion for anyone serious about crane safety, performance, and compliance. Keywords: OECP exam 2025, crane operator certification, OSHA 1926.1400, load chart training, rigging inspection, sling angles, wire rope safety, ANSI crane standards, LMI and RCL systems, critical lift planning, boom deflection, man basket safety, technical college crane training, vocational crane course, crane operation exam prep

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OECP Exam Questions and Solutions
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What are the four different types of crane signals? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Hand


Voice

Audible

New


The shaded area on a load chart indicates _______? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A

structural chart

The minimum distance to a power line of unknown voltage is ? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔50'


When hoisting personnel and have known voltage, can you use Table A

and get closer than 20'? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Never!

,What is the minimum tale swing clearance requirement - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔2'


What kind of rigger is required for A/D? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Qualified Rigger


Signal training is now required in the construction industry, True or False? -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔True


What is the weight of the object being lifted called? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Net

Load


Why are the edges of a man basket smooth? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔To protect

against injury


Man basket doors must swing which way? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Must swing

inwards only

Name a few things to inspect for with synthetic slings - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Missing tags, acid burns, broken stitches, melting, snags, tears, cuts,

discoloration

What should never be done while inspecting a wire rope? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Open it to expose the core

,A few things to be checked for in a wire rope inspection are - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Corrosion, crushed strands, bird caging, high stranding, core protrusion,

damaged end fittings, heat damage from any source

If the horizontal sling angle decreases, the rated capacity - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Decreases


How much does concrete weigh per cubic foot? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔150 lbs.


When making a lift in excess of 75% of rated capacity, this would be

considered a ? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Critical lift


All lifting devices are load tested to how much? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔125%


How many people signal the cranes on a 2 crane pick? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1


On a multi crane pick, each crane should be loaded to no more than what

percentage of its rated capacity? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔75%


The highest cause of fatalities in crane accidents is ? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Electrocution


What is a C rated fire extinguisher used for? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Electrical

fires, anything to do with CURRENT



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, The weight of a stationary load is called ? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Static load


What will a properly configured LMI indicate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Potential

Overload


New signals must be ? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Equally effective


The minimum distance to pass below power lines with no load and the

crane in its transport configuration is ...? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔4'


A crane operator must be certified for the _____ and ______ of the crane

they will operate - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Type and capacity


What is the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the center of

the suspended load called? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Load radius


A jib is primarily used for ? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Height


What is the principle of leverage? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Weight x distance =

distance x weight

Whats the formula to find the estimated weight of a square object - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔length x width x height x unit weight

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