NCCCO OSHA Crane Regulations 29 CFR 1926 3

Question 1

Under 29 CFR 1926.1416, how frequently must a qualified person perform a comprehensive inspection of the crane?

Accepted Answer

Annually or as specified by the manufacturer

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

When the load must be controlled to prevent unintentional contact with persons or objects

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

After the defect is corrected and the device is operational

Answer

1926.1417(c) states that a crane with a safety device malfunction must be taken out of service until the defect is corrected.

NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) Practice Test

NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) Practice Test

NCCCO OSHA Crane Regulations 29 CFR 1926 3