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Crane Safety and Pre-Operation Inspection Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1412, crane inspections are divided into which two categories?

    Answer: Frequent and periodic inspections

    OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1412 divides crane inspections into frequent inspections (daily/monthly depending on use) and periodic inspections (annually or as required by the manufacturer).

  2. During a pre-operation inspection, an operator discovers that the crane's load line anti-two-block device is inoperative. What action should the operator take?

    Answer: The crane must be taken out of service immediately until the anti-two-block device is repaired

    An inoperative anti-two-block device is an immediate removal-from-service deficiency. The crane must not be operated until the device is functional, per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1416.

  3. What is the purpose of checking hydraulic hose and fitting condition during a crane pre-shift inspection?

    Answer: To identify leaks, chafing, abrasion, or damage that could result in sudden hydraulic failure during operation

    Pre-shift hydraulic inspection identifies hoses and fittings that show signs of leakage, wear, or damage that could lead to sudden hydraulic pressure loss, causing uncontrolled movement or load drop.

  4. According to OSHA standards, which of the following conditions requires a crane to be immediately removed from service?

    Answer: Any visible crack in a load-bearing structural member

    Any visible crack in a load-bearing structural member is an immediate removal-from-service condition. Structural cracks compromise the member's load-carrying capacity and can propagate rapidly under load.

  5. What should an operator do if a crane's rated capacity placard (load chart) is missing or illegible?

    Answer: Remove the crane from service until the original manufacturer-issued load chart is obtained and installed

    OSHA requires the load chart to be in the cab and legible at all times. If it is missing or unreadable, the crane must be taken out of service until the manufacturer provides a replacement.

  6. During pre-operation inspection, an operator notices that one outrigger beam extension pin is bent. What is the appropriate response?

    Answer: Remove the crane from service; a bent outrigger pin is an immediate removal-from-service deficiency

    A bent outrigger extension pin is a structural deficiency that must result in immediate removal from service. The pin may fail during outrigger loading, causing loss of crane stability.