NCCCO Crane Operator Access, Egress, and Fall Protection

Question 1

OSHA 1926.1423 requires that employees maintain how many points of contact when climbing on a crane?

Accepted Answer

Three points at all times

Answer

Two points at all times

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Four points at all times

Answer

Two hands at all times, regardless of foot position

Question 2

Under OSHA 1926.1423, which of the following is explicitly prohibited while climbing a crane ladder?

Accepted Answer

Carrying objects in the hands while climbing

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Climbing with tools stored in a belt-mounted holster

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Climbing during light rain if anti-slip tread surfaces are present

Answer

Climbing a ladder equipped with a fall arrest rail system

Question 3

At what height above a lower level does OSHA 1926 Subpart M require fall protection for construction employees working on crane structures?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

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10 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 4

What is the key operational difference between a fall restraint system and a fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

A fall restraint system prevents the worker from reaching the fall edge; a fall arrest system stops a worker in free fall after a fall begins

Answer

A fall restraint system uses a harness; a fall arrest system uses only a body belt

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A fall restraint system is required on cranes; a fall arrest system is optional equipment

Answer

A fall arrest system must be inspected daily; a fall restraint system requires only monthly inspection

Question 5

According to OSHA 1926.1423, when an employee must climb a crane ladder that has no cage, well, or integral ladder safety system, what is required?

Accepted Answer

A personal fall arrest system must be used

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A second employee must stand at the base to spot and assist the climber

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The climb must be recorded in the crane's daily inspection log

Answer

Climbing is not permitted — all crane ladders must have cages or fall protection before access is allowed

Question 6

When an employee must perform maintenance work on a crane boom at height without a permanent walkway or safety cable, what fall protection method is required?

Accepted Answer

A personal fall arrest system anchored to an approved structural point on the boom

Answer

A safety net deployed below the boom at not more than 30 feet

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Guardrails on both sides of the lower boom chord

Answer

No fall protection is needed because boom maintenance must be performed with the boom lowered to ground level