WARM-UP
What type of walking and stepping surfaces should cranes have?
A. Smooth and polished like a bowling lane
B. Slip-resistant surfaces
C. Whatever surface came with it
D. Steel surfaces covered in yesterday’s mud
B. Slip-resistant surfaces
Before climbing onto a crane, what should you inspect?
A. Just the operator’s cab
B. The boom and nothing else
C. Steps, ladders, handholds, guardrails, and walking surfaces
D. Your phone to make sure nobody texted you
C. Steps, ladders, handholds, guardrails, and walking surfaces
What is the primary purpose of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)?
A. Prevent crane tip-overs
B. Reduce the crane’s swing radius
C. Stop a fall and reduce the risk of serious injury or death
D. Give employees something fashionable to wear
C. Stop a fall and reduce the risk of serious injury or death
Which combination provides the BEST protection against crane-related fall hazards?
A. Experience + confidence + good boots
B. Guardrails only
C. Slip-resistant surfaces only
D. Maintained access equipment, slip-resistant surfaces, and properly used PFAS
D. Maintained access equipment, slip-resistant surfaces, and properly used PFAS
Which of the following is considered crane access equipment?
A. Steps
B. Handholds
C. Guardrails
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Why should crane steps, ladders, handholds, and guardrails be maintained in good condition?
A. So the crane looks good in pictures
B. To increase lifting capacity
C. To provide safe access and prevent slips, trips, and falls
D. Because dirty cranes work slower
C. To provide safe access and prevent slips, trips, and falls
Where should a PFAS be attached while working on a crane?
A. Whatever is closest
B. The load hook
C. An approved anchorage point
D. Somewhere that “looks pretty strong”
C. An approved anchorage point
An employee notices a damaged handhold while climbing onto a crane. What is the BEST course of action?
A. Avoid that handhold and continue climbing
B. Tell the next employee to watch out for it
C. Report the defect and ensure the equipment is addressed before continued use
D. Take a picture for the group chat and keep working
C. Report the defect and ensure the equipment is addressed before continued use
True or False: A damaged ladder is okay to use as long as you climb it very, very carefully.
A. True — confidence is PPE
B. False
C. Only if the supervisor says “send it”
D. Only on Fridays
B. False
Who is responsible for ensuring crane access equipment is maintained in safe working condition?
A. The crane manufacturer forever
B. The OSHA inspector
C. The employer
D. Whoever climbed it last
C. The employer
True or False: Employees can attach their harness to any convenient part of the crane.
A. True
B. False
C. Only if nobody sees them
D. Only if they say, “That ain’t going anywhere” first
B. False
An employee needs fall protection while performing work on a crane. Which attachment method is acceptable?
A. Attach to the load hook
B. Attach to the nearest convenient structural member
C. Attach the PFAS to an approved anchorage point
D. Ask the most experienced employee where they usually tie off
C. Attach the PFAS to an approved anchorage point
What is the main purpose of slip-resistant walking surfaces on a crane?
A. Make the crane look expensive
B. Help the operator climb faster
C. Reduce slips and falls
D. Make cleanup easier
C. Reduce slips and falls
Which item is NOT considered crane access equipment?
A. Steps
B. Handholds
C. Guardrails
D. Load chart
Answer: D
If damaged access equipment is discovered during an inspection, what should you do?
A. Keep using it carefully
B. Put some tape on it
C. Report the defect and remove the crane from service until repaired
D. Ignore it because night shift will deal with it
C. Report the defect and remove the crane from service until repaired
According to the quiz material, an approved PFAS anchorage point must be capable of supporting at least:
A. The employee’s body weight
B. The expected load only
C. Twice the expected maximum load
D. Whatever the employee thinks is sufficient
C. Twice the expected maximum load
Slippery walking surfaces increase the likelihood of falls while accessing or working on a crane.
A. True
B. False
C. Only when OSHA is watching
D. Only when it rains
A. True
Why should damaged guardrails or handholds be repaired before the crane is used?
A. They don't match the paint
B. They may fail and cause someone to fall
C. They decrease lifting capacity
D. The crane gets embarrassed
B. They may fail and cause someone to fall
Why is maintaining crane access equipment especially important during inspections and maintenance?
A. It increases lifting capacity
B. It provides safe access and helps prevent falls
C. It makes inspections shorter
D. It gives the safety guy less paperwork
B. It provides safe access and helps prevent falls
Which statement BEST summarizes safe crane access and fall protection?
A. Experienced employees don't need fall protection because experience defeats gravity.
B. Safe access equipment, slip-resistant walking surfaces, and proper PFAS use are essential for preventing falls.
C. Fall protection is only necessary during maintenance.
D. Guardrails eliminate the need for inspections because guardrails are apparently magical.
B. Safe access equipment, slip-resistant walking surfaces, and proper PFAS use are essential for preventing falls.