GENERAL CRANE SAFETY 2026 FINAL EXAM
READINESS PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET
AND CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ If a crane contacts a power line, the operator should normally stay
in the cab until power has been de-energized. Answer: A. True
◉ Standards for crane safety can be found in: Answer: A. 29 CFR
1926 Subpart CC
◉ Load charts must: Answer: B. Indicate rated lifting capacity and be
visible to operator
◉ Load chart ratings will differ when: Answer: D. All of the above
◉ Tag lines are quite hard to put into place. Answer: B. False
◉ Cranes must maintain a minimum of ______ feet away from power
lines: Answer: C. 10'
◉ For an overhead load exposure, riggers must _______, if operator
cannot. Answer: B. Sound the alarm
, ◉ Lattice sections cannot be added or removed on truck mounted
boom cranes. Answer: B. False
◉ Which type of crane is known as a "Conventional Crane": Answer:
C. Crawler
◉ Which of the following is NEVER true of Rough Terrain Cranes:
Answer: B. Great ability to maneuver with load
◉ You must assure your crane is stable by each of the following
EXCEPT: Answer: B. On-board seismograph
◉ Above the heavy line crossing the load chart are values for failure
in: Answer: B. Structure
◉ Which crane type typically has the highest combined capacity for
reach and weight: Answer: A. Crawler/conventional
◉ Which crane has the ability to be "jacked-up" as needed? Answer:
C. Tower
◉ Each of the following is true of extra pads for outriggers EXCEPT:
Answer: C. Loose timbers and plywood are recommended
READINESS PACK COMPLETE QUESTION SET
AND CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ If a crane contacts a power line, the operator should normally stay
in the cab until power has been de-energized. Answer: A. True
◉ Standards for crane safety can be found in: Answer: A. 29 CFR
1926 Subpart CC
◉ Load charts must: Answer: B. Indicate rated lifting capacity and be
visible to operator
◉ Load chart ratings will differ when: Answer: D. All of the above
◉ Tag lines are quite hard to put into place. Answer: B. False
◉ Cranes must maintain a minimum of ______ feet away from power
lines: Answer: C. 10'
◉ For an overhead load exposure, riggers must _______, if operator
cannot. Answer: B. Sound the alarm
, ◉ Lattice sections cannot be added or removed on truck mounted
boom cranes. Answer: B. False
◉ Which type of crane is known as a "Conventional Crane": Answer:
C. Crawler
◉ Which of the following is NEVER true of Rough Terrain Cranes:
Answer: B. Great ability to maneuver with load
◉ You must assure your crane is stable by each of the following
EXCEPT: Answer: B. On-board seismograph
◉ Above the heavy line crossing the load chart are values for failure
in: Answer: B. Structure
◉ Which crane type typically has the highest combined capacity for
reach and weight: Answer: A. Crawler/conventional
◉ Which crane has the ability to be "jacked-up" as needed? Answer:
C. Tower
◉ Each of the following is true of extra pads for outriggers EXCEPT:
Answer: C. Loose timbers and plywood are recommended
