EICA Mobile Crane Digger Derrick
Questions With Complete Solutions
1. What is the primary purpose of OSHA regulations?
A) To maximize productivity
B) To ensure crane manufacturer compliance
C) To assure safe and healthful working conditions
D) To set standards for crane rental costs
2. According to OSHA, who is qualified to operate a mobile crane?
A) Anyone with a commercial driver's license
B) A person with at least 5 years of experience
C) A certified/qualified operator who is trained and evaluated
D) The most senior person on the crew
3. The "Competent Person" is defined as someone who:
A) Is always the crane operator.
B) Can identify hazards and has the authority to correct them.
C) Has a college degree in engineering.
D) Is an OSHA compliance officer.
4. What must be done before any crane setup or operation begins?
A) A pre-shift meeting
B) A site hazard assessment
C) A review of the operator's manual
D) Both B and C
5. The primary reference for the safe operational capabilities of a crane is the:
A) OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
B) Employer's safety manual
C) Crane manufacturer's load chart
D) ASME B30.5 standard
6. A "Power Line Hazard" warning on a load chart indicates:
A) The crane cannot be used near power lines.
B) The crane is insulated for power line contact.
C) The boom or load line could be energized even at great distances.
D) Only non-conductive loads can be lifted.
, 7. The minimum safe distance for a crane operating near energized power lines over 50kV
to 200kV, as per OSHA, is:
A) 10 feet
B) 15 feet
C) 20 feet
D) 50 feet
8. The purpose of a "Swing Risk" warning is to alert that:
A) The load may swing in the wind.
B) The counterweight can strike someone during rotation.
C) The outriggers may swing if not set properly.
D) The cab can swing on its mounts.
9. When is a crane considered to be "under load"?
A) When the hoist line is tensioned.
B) When the load is lifted completely off the ground.
C) When the outriggers are fully extended.
D) When the boom is fully raised.
10. The primary reason for using outriggers is to:
A) Lift the tires off the ground.
B) Increase the crane's travel height.
C) Provide a stable, level base for lifting.
D) Make the crane more visible on site.
11. Before traveling with a crane, the boom should be:
A) Left in its previous position for efficiency.
B) Secured in its travel position per the manufacturer's instructions.
C) Fully retracted and lowered onto the ground.
D) Extended slightly to improve balance.
12. A daily inspection of the crane should be performed by:
A) The foreman.
B) The oiler.
C) The certified crane operator.
D) The signal person.
13. The "fire point" of a hydraulic fluid is the temperature at which it:
A) Will ignite and sustain combustion.
B) First gives off vapor.
C) Will auto-ignite without a spark.
D) Begins to break down.
Questions With Complete Solutions
1. What is the primary purpose of OSHA regulations?
A) To maximize productivity
B) To ensure crane manufacturer compliance
C) To assure safe and healthful working conditions
D) To set standards for crane rental costs
2. According to OSHA, who is qualified to operate a mobile crane?
A) Anyone with a commercial driver's license
B) A person with at least 5 years of experience
C) A certified/qualified operator who is trained and evaluated
D) The most senior person on the crew
3. The "Competent Person" is defined as someone who:
A) Is always the crane operator.
B) Can identify hazards and has the authority to correct them.
C) Has a college degree in engineering.
D) Is an OSHA compliance officer.
4. What must be done before any crane setup or operation begins?
A) A pre-shift meeting
B) A site hazard assessment
C) A review of the operator's manual
D) Both B and C
5. The primary reference for the safe operational capabilities of a crane is the:
A) OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
B) Employer's safety manual
C) Crane manufacturer's load chart
D) ASME B30.5 standard
6. A "Power Line Hazard" warning on a load chart indicates:
A) The crane cannot be used near power lines.
B) The crane is insulated for power line contact.
C) The boom or load line could be energized even at great distances.
D) Only non-conductive loads can be lifted.
, 7. The minimum safe distance for a crane operating near energized power lines over 50kV
to 200kV, as per OSHA, is:
A) 10 feet
B) 15 feet
C) 20 feet
D) 50 feet
8. The purpose of a "Swing Risk" warning is to alert that:
A) The load may swing in the wind.
B) The counterweight can strike someone during rotation.
C) The outriggers may swing if not set properly.
D) The cab can swing on its mounts.
9. When is a crane considered to be "under load"?
A) When the hoist line is tensioned.
B) When the load is lifted completely off the ground.
C) When the outriggers are fully extended.
D) When the boom is fully raised.
10. The primary reason for using outriggers is to:
A) Lift the tires off the ground.
B) Increase the crane's travel height.
C) Provide a stable, level base for lifting.
D) Make the crane more visible on site.
11. Before traveling with a crane, the boom should be:
A) Left in its previous position for efficiency.
B) Secured in its travel position per the manufacturer's instructions.
C) Fully retracted and lowered onto the ground.
D) Extended slightly to improve balance.
12. A daily inspection of the crane should be performed by:
A) The foreman.
B) The oiler.
C) The certified crane operator.
D) The signal person.
13. The "fire point" of a hydraulic fluid is the temperature at which it:
A) Will ignite and sustain combustion.
B) First gives off vapor.
C) Will auto-ignite without a spark.
D) Begins to break down.
