NCCCO OSHA Crane Regulations 29 CFR 1926 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 29 CFR 1926.1416, how frequently must a qualified person perform a comprehensive inspection of the crane?
- Daily before each shift
- Monthly
- Annually or as specified by the manufacturer (Correct answer)
- Every 90 days
Correct answer: Annually or as specified by the manufacturer
29 CFR 1926.1416(d) requires a qualified person to perform comprehensive inspections at intervals specified by the manufacturer or, if not specified, at least annually.
Question 2: According to 29 CFR 1926.1411, what is the minimum distance crane equipment must maintain from an overhead power line rated at 50 kV or less when operating under Table A conditions?
- 3 feet
- 10 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 10 feet
Table A of 29 CFR 1926.1408 establishes a minimum 10-foot clearance for power lines up to 50 kV unless the line is de-energized or a qualified electrical engineer determines otherwise.
Question 3: Under 29 CFR 1926.1425, when must a tag line be used during a lifting operation?
- Always, on every lift
- When the load must be controlled to prevent unintentional contact with persons or objects (Correct answer)
- Only when lifting loads over 10,000 lbs
- Only during critical lifts
Correct answer: When the load must be controlled to prevent unintentional contact with persons or objects
Tag lines are required under 1926.1425 when they are necessary to prevent the load from unintentionally contacting persons or structures.
Question 4: 29 CFR 1926.1402 requires ground conditions to be assessed before crane operations. Who is responsible for ensuring the ground can support the crane?
- The crane manufacturer
- The crane operator alone
- The employer (Correct answer)
- OSHA compliance officers
Correct answer: The employer
Under 1926.1402, the employer is responsible for ensuring that ground conditions are adequate to support the crane, load, and associated equipment.
Question 5: According to 29 CFR 1926.1417, an operator must stop crane operations if a safety device is discovered to be malfunctioning. Which of the following BEST describes when work may resume?
- After the operator documents the defect
- After the defect is corrected and the device is operational (Correct answer)
- After the shift supervisor is notified
- After 24 hours have elapsed
Correct answer: After the defect is corrected and the device is operational
1926.1417(c) states that a crane with a safety device malfunction must be taken out of service until the defect is corrected.
Question 6: Under 29 CFR 1926.1404, what document or information must be available to the operator at the crane controls during operation?
- The operator's certification card only
- Load charts and relevant manufacturer procedures (Correct answer)
- OSHA 300 log
- The employer's written safety plan
Correct answer: Load charts and relevant manufacturer procedures
1926.1404(h) requires that the applicable load chart and relevant manufacturer procedures be available to the operator at the controls.
Question 7: When a crane is used in Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) operations, 29 CFR 1926.1403 requires a qualified person to do which of the following?
- Operate the crane throughout the A/D process
- Supervise all A/D work and make a determination that it is being done in accordance with manufacturer procedures (Correct answer)
- Sign off on each component after it is installed
- Perform all rigging tasks personally
Correct answer: Supervise all A/D work and make a determination that it is being done in accordance with manufacturer procedures
1926.1403 requires a qualified person to supervise A/D operations and determine that work conforms to manufacturer procedures and applicable regulations.
NCCCO OSHA Crane Regulations 29 CFR 1926 3
Under 29 CFR 1926.1416, how frequently must a qualified person perform a comprehensive inspection of the crane?