RSP OSHA Regulations & Standards 4

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1432, what is required when two or more cranes are working in proximity to each other?

Accepted Answer

The employer must develop a plan to prevent collision or contact

Answer

When multiple cranes work in proximity, OSHA requires the employer to develop a plan to prevent collision or contact between cranes and their loads.

Question 2

OSHA's crane standard requires that a trial lift be performed when using a crane under certain conditions. Which scenario requires a trial lift?

Accepted Answer

Any lift of a person in a personnel platform

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 requires a trial lift before hoisting personnel in a personnel platform to verify equipment function and rigging integrity.

Question 3

According to OSHA, what must a rigger do when the rated capacity of a hook is not legible on the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Remove the hook from service immediately

Answer

When the rated capacity of a hook is not legible, OSHA requires it to be removed from service because the load limit cannot be verified.

Question 4

Under OSHA Subpart CC, what is the employer's obligation when a crane operator reports a safety concern about continuing an operation?

Accepted Answer

The employer must address the concern before operations resume

Answer

OSHA requires employers to address safety concerns raised by crane operators before operations resume, protecting the operator's right to refuse unsafe work.

Question 5

Under 29 CFR 1926.1424, what is the employer required to establish to prevent employees from being injured by unintended equipment movement?

Accepted Answer

A work zone with established control measures

Answer

29 CFR 1926.1424 requires employers to establish a work zone with control measures to prevent employees from being struck by unintended crane or load movement.

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RSP OSHA Regulations & Standards 4