Types of Cranes
What is a simple crane?
Pulley
How often does OSHA require cranes to be inspected?
OSHA requires that all cranes must be inspected once a year at the minimum.
When raising and lowering the boom it is not necessary to stop and check a load periodically if the crane passes the annual inspection.
FALSE
What are outriggers used for on a crane?
They are used to position and level the crane.
What should be inspected before using the crane?
* Fluid Levels
* Try out controls
* Test brakes
* Start up, listen for unusual noises
Name three types of cranes.
Overhead
Jib
Boom
The owner of the crane must maintain a record of OSHA inspections on their crane? TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
All crane operators must be certified before they can operate a crane.
TRUE
How many feet away from a power line should you be to operate a crane?
20 Feet
What type of PPE must be worn when operating or working around a crane?
Steel Toe Boots
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses.
What type of crane has no range of motion?
Overhead
How long do you need to keep Crane inspection records?
Retention of all inspection records for a period of 7 years.
A load chart must be permanently attached to the crane.
True
Overhead cranes ride on bridges or rails, what must be checked before use?
Stops or Bumpers
While you are inspecting the crane, do not forget to include what item?
Hooks
This type of crane is permanently installed over a workstation and is typically used for repetitive task?
Jib Crane
In what year did OSHA update Crane regulations?
August 2010
A suspended load is an accident waiting to happen.
TRUE
What are the four standard hand signals the signal man must known to safely direct the crane operator?
1) Hoist a load
2) Lower a load
3) Stop a crane
4) Emergency stop
What do you call a rope attached to a load during a lifting operation to allow a rigger to control swinging and or rotation of a suspended load?
Tagline
This type of crane requires special training to operate and is the most complicated group.
Boom Truck or Tower Cranes
OSHA'S analysis of crane accidents identified the major causes of crane accidents as what? Name three.
* Boom or crane contact with energized power lines
*Overturned cranes
*Dropped loads
*Boom collapse
*Crushing by the counter weight
*Outrigger use, falls and rigging failures
A crane can be used on unlevel ground as long as wood or metal is used under the outriggers.
FALSE
When are most mistakes made when using a crane?
During setup
Never use a hook if it is stretched more than ___%.
15%