OSHA Crane Operator Certification & Qualification Requirements 2

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement for a crane operator trainee under OSHA 1926.1430?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

OSHA 1926.1430 requires crane operator trainees to be at least 18 years of age.

Question 2

Under OSHA rules, a crane operator trainee must be supervised by whom?

Accepted Answer

A qualified evaluator or journeyman operator

Answer

Trainees must be supervised by a qualified evaluator or journeyman operator who holds proper certification for that crane type.

Question 3

Which physical or medical condition could disqualify a crane operator candidate under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled seizure disorder

Answer

An uncontrolled seizure disorder poses a direct risk of sudden incapacitation and would disqualify an operator from crane duty.

Question 4

OSHA 1926.1427(f) requires employers to document operator qualification — which piece of information is required?

Accepted Answer

The type and configuration of equipment the operator is qualified to operate

Answer

Employer qualification records must specify the equipment type and configuration for which the operator is qualified.

Question 5

When a new crane model is introduced that differs significantly from what an operator is certified on, what must the employer do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the operator on the new equipment before unsupervised operation

Answer

Employers must evaluate and document operator qualification on equipment that differs significantly from what they are already certified on.

OSHA - OSHA Certified Crane Operator Practice Test