OSHA
Who is authorized to be under the load?
Only riggers handling the load.
A ___ is set to give the operator sufficient warning to prevent encroachment.
Proximity alarm.
What is not required as part of inspecting wire rope as per OSHA?
Untwisting and booming down.
When is it acceptable to use cell phone at work site?
In signaling a crane.
Personnel platform work stops when wind exceeds ____.
20 mph.
How often does OSHA require a written wire rope inspection?
Once a month.
The employer must assume that all power lines are _____ unless the utility owner/operator confirms otherwise.
energized.
A diameter reduction of more then ____ % from nominal diameter falls under apparent deficiencies.
5%.
Before starting the engine, the operator must….
Verify that all controls are in the proper starting position and personnel are in the clear.
What percentage of tipping do crawler cranes use?
75%.
Who ensures ground preparations meet requirements?
The controlling entity.
Once you have determined how close you can get to power lines, you must erect ________?
An elevated warning line, barricade or sign.
How many broken wires are allowed in one rope lay of standing wire rope beyond the rope capacity?
Traveling with a load is prohibited, if….
The practice is prohibited by the manufacturer.
Repetitive pick up points refer to ____, when rope is being used on a single layer and being spooled repetitively on a drum.
Duty cycle operations.
When pendent lines are in tension, which pin can be removed?
None.
According to 1926.1409, while disassembling a crane a distance of ______ ft must be substituted for 20ft wherever specified for power lines at or below 1000kV?
50 ft.
If a rope is shortened, the employer must…..
Ensure drum will have two wraps left when load landed or boom is in its lowest position.
Irrespective of who gives it, the operator must…..
Obey a stop signal or emergency signal.
What shuts off power to those equipment functions which can increase the severity of loading on equipment?
Load moment limiter.
When using employer procedures for assembling cranes, what must they fist ensure?
The prevention of dangerous movement.
What is the minimum distance between a boom and power line with 600kV?
35 ft.
Prior to cutting wire rope, ____ must be placed on each side of the point to be cut.
Seizing.
What must be done when using non-standardized hand signals?
The signal person, operator, and lift director must contact each other prior to the operation and agree on what is to be used.
As per OSHA 1926.1412(F)(2) at least every 12 months equipment must be inspected. What must be inspected?
Hint!! There are 21 sub categories.
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