NCCER Crane Maintenance, Inspection & Equipment Setup 2

Question 1

What is the correct procedure when a crane wire rope shows signs of kinking?

Accepted Answer

Remove the rope from service immediately

Answer

A kinked wire rope must be removed from service immediately because kinking permanently damages the rope's internal structure and drastically reduces its load-bearing capacity.

Question 2

During a crane's annual inspection, who is qualified to perform and document the inspection?

Accepted Answer

A designated, qualified person as defined by OSHA

Answer

OSHA requires that annual inspections be performed and documented by a designated, qualified person with the knowledge and training to identify hazards.

Question 3

What should be checked on a crane's load block during a pre-shift inspection?

Accepted Answer

Hook, sheaves, bearings, and safety latch condition

Answer

The load block inspection must include the hook condition, sheave wear and groove condition, bearing operation, and the safety latch functionality.

Question 4

When outriggers are extended for crane setup, what is the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

Place pads first, extend beams, then raise cylinders to level

Answer

Proper outrigger setup requires placing pads on stable ground first, then extending the beams over the pads, then raising the jack cylinders to level and stabilize the crane.

Question 5

A crane's anti-two-block device is found to be inoperative before a shift. What action must be taken?

Accepted Answer

Tag the crane out of service until the device is repaired

Answer

An inoperative anti-two-block device is a critical safety deficiency; the crane must be tagged out of service and the device repaired before any operations resume.

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NCCER Crane Maintenance, Inspection & Equipment Setup 2