NCCCO Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA Subpart CC, what action must be taken if a crane's load line becomes kinked or shows evidence of damage?
- Mark the damaged section and continue limited operations
- Remove the wire rope from service immediately (Correct answer)
- Apply lubricant to the damaged area and monitor it
- Reduce the load rating by 25% and continue use
Correct answer: Remove the wire rope from service immediately
OSHA 1926.1413 requires that wire rope showing kinking, crushing, or other damage be removed from service immediately.
Question 2: Which federal agency enforces crane safety regulations on general industry and construction sites in the United States?
- NIOSH
- OSHA (Correct answer)
- ANSI
- ASME
Correct answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing crane safety regulations.
Question 3: A crane operator's NCCCO certification is about to expire. What must the operator do to maintain certified status?
- Pay a renewal fee with no additional testing
- Complete continuing education units (CEUs) only
- Pass the written exam again with no practical requirement
- Meet recertification requirements including written examination (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Meet recertification requirements including written examination
NCCCO recertification requires operators to pass written examinations to demonstrate continued competency before certification expires.
Question 4: Which ASME B30 volume covers overhead and gantry cranes used in industrial settings?
- ASME B30.2 (Correct answer)
- ASME B30.5
- ASME B30.10
- ASME B30.16
Correct answer: ASME B30.2
ASME B30.2 covers top-running bridge and gantry type multiple-girder overhead cranes.
Question 5: Under OSHA 1926.1430, employers must ensure that crane operators are evaluated how often to confirm competency?
- Annually by a qualified evaluator (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
- Only at initial hire
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Annually by a qualified evaluator
OSHA 1926.1430 requires employers to evaluate operator performance at least every 12 months to ensure safe operation.
Question 6: What is the significance of ANSI/ASSP A10.42 in crane operations?
- It establishes load chart calculation methods
- It provides safety requirements for rigging qualifications and responsibilities (Correct answer)
- It defines overhead crane inspection intervals
- It sets the standard for crane operator medical fitness
Correct answer: It provides safety requirements for rigging qualifications and responsibilities
ANSI/ASSP A10.42 establishes safety requirements for rigging qualifications, responsibilities, and training for construction sites.
Question 7: When a state has its own OSHA-approved occupational safety plan, how must that state's crane regulations compare to federal OSHA standards?
- They must be identical to federal standards
- They must be at least as effective as federal OSHA standards (Correct answer)
- They may be less stringent if state legislature approves
- They only apply to state government employees
Correct answer: They must be at least as effective as federal OSHA standards
State plans must be at least as effective as federal OSHA standards but may be more stringent if the state chooses.
NCCCO Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards 5
Under OSHA Subpart CC, what action must be taken if a crane's load line becomes kinked or shows evidence of damage?