GENERAL CRANE SAFETY ACTUAL FINAL PAPER 2025
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Which of the following is used with a physical locking device placed at the energy
source?
A) Lockout Tag
B) Yellow Caution Tag
C) Red Danger Tag
D) Out of Service Tag - ✔✔A) Lockout Tag
✔✔Bridge crane with rated capacities of 20,000 pounds or greater are classified
as_______cranes.
A) Category 1
B) Category 2
C) Category 3
D) Category 4 - ✔✔B) Category 2
✔✔Knowing the load's approximate center of gravity prior to rigging or lifting a load is
important-
A) so the load does not shift, tip, or swing out of radius
B) to help calculate stress in each sling
C) to help choose the correct rigging gear
D) for all reasons listed above - ✔✔D) for all reasons listed above
✔✔Who is responsible for making certain that a load is properly secured and balanced
before a lift is made?
A) The rigging supervisor, but the Rigger will check for any defects
prior to the lift
B) The crane operator, but the Rigger-In-Charge shall verify the load is properly secured
prior to lifting
C) The Rigger, but the Operator shall not lift a load if he or she detects any defects in
the attachment
D) The crane walker, but the Rigger-In-Charge shall verify the load is properly secured -
✔✔B) The crane operator, but the Rigger-In-Charge shall verify the load is properly
secured prior to lifting
✔✔Regardless of the method of communication used, all crane signals must
A) hand signals
B) visible
C) given by radio
D) understood - ✔✔D) understood
✔✔How should an operator check the hoist brakes when lifting a load?
A) Lift the load several feet off the ground and stop hoisting to check for slippage of the
hoist brake
, B) Lift the load into the upper limit suitch and check for lowering of
the load,
C) Lift the load a few inches off the ground and stop hoisting to
ensure there is no slippage of the brakes. - ✔✔A) Lift the load several feet off the
ground and stop hoisting to check for slippage of the hoist brake
✔✔A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 pounds capacity is a crane.
A) Category 1
B) Category 2
C) Category 3
D) Category 4 - ✔✔A) Category 1
✔✔The majority of crane accidents are attributed to which of the following?
A) Mechanical failure
B) Improper signals
C) Inclement weather
D) Improper crane operations
E) Personnel error - ✔✔D) Improper crane operations
✔✔Which of the following is NOT part of an ODCL check?
A) Maintenance Check
B) Operational Check
C) Walk Around Check
D) Machinery House Check
E) Operator Cab Check - ✔✔A) Maintenance Check
✔✔A crane accident occurs when any element of the crane operating envelope fails to
perform correctly during crane operations, maintenance, or testing which could result in
any of the following except-
A) Two-Blocking or Overload
B) Personnel Injury or Death
C) Dropped Load or Damage
D) Collision or Derailment
E) Equipment malfunction - ✔✔E) Equipment malfunction
✔✔The crane operator STOPS the crane whenever_____is in question.
A) the lift
B) conditions
C) safety
D) the union contract - ✔✔C) safety
✔✔When taking any medications that can affect a person's capability to think, reason,
or react in normal situations, the operator should do which of the following?
A) Operate more cautiously.
B) Report it to his or her supervisor.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Which of the following is used with a physical locking device placed at the energy
source?
A) Lockout Tag
B) Yellow Caution Tag
C) Red Danger Tag
D) Out of Service Tag - ✔✔A) Lockout Tag
✔✔Bridge crane with rated capacities of 20,000 pounds or greater are classified
as_______cranes.
A) Category 1
B) Category 2
C) Category 3
D) Category 4 - ✔✔B) Category 2
✔✔Knowing the load's approximate center of gravity prior to rigging or lifting a load is
important-
A) so the load does not shift, tip, or swing out of radius
B) to help calculate stress in each sling
C) to help choose the correct rigging gear
D) for all reasons listed above - ✔✔D) for all reasons listed above
✔✔Who is responsible for making certain that a load is properly secured and balanced
before a lift is made?
A) The rigging supervisor, but the Rigger will check for any defects
prior to the lift
B) The crane operator, but the Rigger-In-Charge shall verify the load is properly secured
prior to lifting
C) The Rigger, but the Operator shall not lift a load if he or she detects any defects in
the attachment
D) The crane walker, but the Rigger-In-Charge shall verify the load is properly secured -
✔✔B) The crane operator, but the Rigger-In-Charge shall verify the load is properly
secured prior to lifting
✔✔Regardless of the method of communication used, all crane signals must
A) hand signals
B) visible
C) given by radio
D) understood - ✔✔D) understood
✔✔How should an operator check the hoist brakes when lifting a load?
A) Lift the load several feet off the ground and stop hoisting to check for slippage of the
hoist brake
, B) Lift the load into the upper limit suitch and check for lowering of
the load,
C) Lift the load a few inches off the ground and stop hoisting to
ensure there is no slippage of the brakes. - ✔✔A) Lift the load several feet off the
ground and stop hoisting to check for slippage of the hoist brake
✔✔A monorail hoist with less than 20,000 pounds capacity is a crane.
A) Category 1
B) Category 2
C) Category 3
D) Category 4 - ✔✔A) Category 1
✔✔The majority of crane accidents are attributed to which of the following?
A) Mechanical failure
B) Improper signals
C) Inclement weather
D) Improper crane operations
E) Personnel error - ✔✔D) Improper crane operations
✔✔Which of the following is NOT part of an ODCL check?
A) Maintenance Check
B) Operational Check
C) Walk Around Check
D) Machinery House Check
E) Operator Cab Check - ✔✔A) Maintenance Check
✔✔A crane accident occurs when any element of the crane operating envelope fails to
perform correctly during crane operations, maintenance, or testing which could result in
any of the following except-
A) Two-Blocking or Overload
B) Personnel Injury or Death
C) Dropped Load or Damage
D) Collision or Derailment
E) Equipment malfunction - ✔✔E) Equipment malfunction
✔✔The crane operator STOPS the crane whenever_____is in question.
A) the lift
B) conditions
C) safety
D) the union contract - ✔✔C) safety
✔✔When taking any medications that can affect a person's capability to think, reason,
or react in normal situations, the operator should do which of the following?
A) Operate more cautiously.
B) Report it to his or her supervisor.
