OSHA 30- Crane Safety Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
Why should cranes avoid working near power lines?
✔✔ Contact with power lines can cause electrocution and deadly electrical hazards.
What should be done if a crane contacts a power line?
✔✔ The operator should remain in the cab, warn others to stay away, and wait for emergency
responders to de-energize the lines.
How often must cranes be inspected?
✔✔ Cranes must be inspected daily before use and undergo more thorough periodic inspections
as required by OSHA.
What type of training must a crane operator have?
✔✔ Crane operators must be properly trained, evaluated, and certified to operate the specific
type of crane.
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, What should be done if a crane operator loses sight of the load?
✔✔ The operator must stop all movement and rely on a signal person for guidance.
Why is proper rigging important in crane operations?
✔✔ Incorrect rigging can cause loads to shift, fall, or become unstable, creating a serious safety
hazard.
What should be done before lifting a load with a crane?
✔✔ Inspect the load, rigging, and crane capacity, and ensure all personnel are clear of the lift
area.
What is the purpose of a crane’s anti-two-blocking device?
✔✔ It prevents the hook block from contacting the boom tip, which could cause cable failure.
Why is communication essential between the crane operator and ground personnel?
✔✔ Clear communication ensures safe lifting, movement, and load placement, preventing
accidents.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
Why should cranes avoid working near power lines?
✔✔ Contact with power lines can cause electrocution and deadly electrical hazards.
What should be done if a crane contacts a power line?
✔✔ The operator should remain in the cab, warn others to stay away, and wait for emergency
responders to de-energize the lines.
How often must cranes be inspected?
✔✔ Cranes must be inspected daily before use and undergo more thorough periodic inspections
as required by OSHA.
What type of training must a crane operator have?
✔✔ Crane operators must be properly trained, evaluated, and certified to operate the specific
type of crane.
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, What should be done if a crane operator loses sight of the load?
✔✔ The operator must stop all movement and rely on a signal person for guidance.
Why is proper rigging important in crane operations?
✔✔ Incorrect rigging can cause loads to shift, fall, or become unstable, creating a serious safety
hazard.
What should be done before lifting a load with a crane?
✔✔ Inspect the load, rigging, and crane capacity, and ensure all personnel are clear of the lift
area.
What is the purpose of a crane’s anti-two-blocking device?
✔✔ It prevents the hook block from contacting the boom tip, which could cause cable failure.
Why is communication essential between the crane operator and ground personnel?
✔✔ Clear communication ensures safe lifting, movement, and load placement, preventing
accidents.
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