GENERAL CRANE SAFETY EXAM NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. According to OSHA 1926.1417, who is responsible for
ensuring that a crane operator is qualified before operating the
equipment?
A) The signal person
B) The crane owner
C) The employer
D) The site safety officer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1417(a) explicitly states that the
employer must ensure that crane operators are qualified or
certified to operate the equipment safely. The employer is
responsible for verifying training, certification, and physical
capability.
2. Under OSHA 1926.1427, operator certification must be
renewed every:
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,A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1926.1427 requires recertification every 5 years.
Some operators grandfathered under prior rules must still meet
testing requirements, but the standard renewal period is 5 years.
3. What is the minimum approach distance for an energized
power line rated 50 kV or less?
A) 5 ft
B) 10 ft
C) 15 ft
D) 20 ft
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1408 Table A specifies a minimum
clearance of 10 feet for lines up to 50 kV. For higher voltages,
the distance increases (e.g., 11 ft for 50–200 kV).
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,4. If a crane contacts an energized power line, the operator
should:
A) Jump clear immediately
B) Remain in the cab until the utility de-energizes the line
C) Use a fire extinguisher on the tires
D) Exit using a ladder touching the ground first
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staying in the cab (the “safe zone”) until power is
confirmed off prevents step potential electrocution. Jumping clear
can create a path from hand to foot to ground. Exiting with a
ladder still contacts ground.
5. The “assembly/disassembly director” under OSHA 1425 must
be:
A) The crane operator
B) A competent person
C) A certified welder
D) The project manager
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1926.1425 requires a competent person
(knowledgeable of assembly/disassembly procedures) to direct
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, the process. This person may also be the operator but must have
specific authority.
6. Annual crane inspections must be documented and kept for at
least:
A) 1 year
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1413(b) requires that records of annual
inspections be retained for 12 months. Monthly or frequent
inspection records have different retention rules.
7. Rated capacity charts must be:
A) Kept in the office
B) Visible to the operator in the cab
C) Memorized
D) Reviewed only for lifts over 75% capacity
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ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. According to OSHA 1926.1417, who is responsible for
ensuring that a crane operator is qualified before operating the
equipment?
A) The signal person
B) The crane owner
C) The employer
D) The site safety officer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1417(a) explicitly states that the
employer must ensure that crane operators are qualified or
certified to operate the equipment safely. The employer is
responsible for verifying training, certification, and physical
capability.
2. Under OSHA 1926.1427, operator certification must be
renewed every:
1
,A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1926.1427 requires recertification every 5 years.
Some operators grandfathered under prior rules must still meet
testing requirements, but the standard renewal period is 5 years.
3. What is the minimum approach distance for an energized
power line rated 50 kV or less?
A) 5 ft
B) 10 ft
C) 15 ft
D) 20 ft
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1408 Table A specifies a minimum
clearance of 10 feet for lines up to 50 kV. For higher voltages,
the distance increases (e.g., 11 ft for 50–200 kV).
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,4. If a crane contacts an energized power line, the operator
should:
A) Jump clear immediately
B) Remain in the cab until the utility de-energizes the line
C) Use a fire extinguisher on the tires
D) Exit using a ladder touching the ground first
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staying in the cab (the “safe zone”) until power is
confirmed off prevents step potential electrocution. Jumping clear
can create a path from hand to foot to ground. Exiting with a
ladder still contacts ground.
5. The “assembly/disassembly director” under OSHA 1425 must
be:
A) The crane operator
B) A competent person
C) A certified welder
D) The project manager
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1926.1425 requires a competent person
(knowledgeable of assembly/disassembly procedures) to direct
3
, the process. This person may also be the operator but must have
specific authority.
6. Annual crane inspections must be documented and kept for at
least:
A) 1 year
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1413(b) requires that records of annual
inspections be retained for 12 months. Monthly or frequent
inspection records have different retention rules.
7. Rated capacity charts must be:
A) Kept in the office
B) Visible to the operator in the cab
C) Memorized
D) Reviewed only for lifts over 75% capacity
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