OSHA 30 Construction Crane Safety Flashcards

1
Q

what are the top 4 fatalities related to Cranes

A

struck by load

electrocution

crushed during assembly

failure of boom

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2
Q

were are the specs for cranes found

A

OSHA 29 1926.1427

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3
Q

what is not included for the OSHA crane guidelines

A

power shovels excavators diggers

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4
Q

what should be kept on each crane

A

crane manual

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5
Q

What are the requirements for an A/D director

A

a qualified and competent person or two people, one that is competent and one that is qualified

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6
Q

How often does OSHA require inspections to be carried out

A

once a year

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7
Q

What are the requirements for a crane that has been modified

A

most be approved by the manufacturer

must be done by an authorized mechanic

must meet or exceed the original strength of the crane

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8
Q

maintain a what distance for powerlines up to 50kV of what

A

10ft

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9
Q

how can a signal person be qualified

A

They must be evaluated by signal evaluator from a third party or an employer

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10
Q

were can the OSHA section on hand signals be seen

A

Appendix A to Subpart CC of Part 1926–Standard Hand Signals.

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11
Q

equipment with foot pedal breaks must have

A

locks

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12
Q

operational aids

A

equipment that can assist the user in controls the crane

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13
Q

What are the three category 1 operational aids

A

boom hoist limiting

luffing jib-limiting

anti two-blocking

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14
Q

were is fall protection specified

A

CFR 1926 subpart M

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15
Q

what does the rigger do

A

connects and releases the load from the crane

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16
Q

what is on way you dont need to make sure a crane is leveled

A

by using a seismograph

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17
Q

rough terrain cranes have what level of capacity

A

light to medium

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18
Q

truck mounted cranes have what level of capacity

A

medium to high

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19
Q

can truck mounted cranes be used in muddy conditions

A

no

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20
Q

How do crawler cranes compare to the other cranes types in terms of capacity and reach

A

they are the highest in both

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21
Q

were are tower cranes usually used in

A

high-rise projects

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22
Q

which crane has the abiility to be jacked up

A

tower cranes

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23
Q

what is never true with rough terrain cranes

A

they are able to maneuver well with loads

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24
Q

crawler cranes are also known as

A

conventional cranes

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25
Q

rough terrain cranes should be used with

A

outriggers

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26
Q

Outriggers should be _____________ extended and the outrigger pads should be ____ the area of the outrigger float

A

fully extended 3x

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27
Q

what happens if outrigger pads are not available

A

materials that are able to hold the appropriate weight can be used

28
Q

should wheel of crane be fully lifted to allow for full lifting capabiity

A

yes

29
Q

What is side booming

A

when on side of the crane takes on more weight then the other side

30
Q

what are the two ways of hoist provided by a crane

A

the main block line (used for heavy loads ) and the whip line (used for lighter loads )

31
Q

what is the anti-two block device

A

they are able to control which line is being actively used
and can protect the boom

32
Q

When does OSH require the anti-two block device to be used

A

when workers are suspended in a basket by the crane

33
Q

if the any part of an RT crane tire touches the ground before a lift what should you do

A

recheck the load guidelines for the crane

34
Q

lattice boom

A
35
Q

short boom is used for

A

high-capacity lifts

36
Q

if the crane can lift over the drive what is required by the crane

A

it must have a 5 outrigger

37
Q

what does full reeving allow the crane to do

A

maximize lifting capabilities

38
Q

an hydraulic crane r

A
39
Q

who usually inspects any modified equipment

A

the operator

40
Q

can you Gerry rig a crane

A

no

41
Q

what must the employer do when working with cranes

A
  1. identify the work area
42
Q

What options does an employer have if the crane can get within 20 ft of a power line

A
  1. de-energize or ground
  2. 20 foot clearance
  3. ask utility for voltage and see if you are with the table described by OSHA
43
Q

if the crane connects with a power line and the operator must evacuate immediately, what must the operator do

A

jump out of the crane and shuffle their feet they should not run

44
Q

if a crane is energized what should never be done

A

touching the crane and the ground at the same time

45
Q

what are OSHA’s requirements for ground conditions

A

all ground preparations must be meet

46
Q

when the manufacture procedure are unavailable who should develop the procedures

A

a registered professional engineer

47
Q

taglines are

A

easy to used
allow for extra control
adds to worker safety

48
Q

are all rough terrain cranes wall wheel steering

A

no only certain types

49
Q

truck mounted cranes can either have what types of booms

A

lattice or hydraulic

50
Q

crawler cranes usually have

A

lattice booms

51
Q

what are tower cranes used for

A

medium duty over a wide area

52
Q

which types of cranes are usually lattice type

A

rough terrain and crawler

53
Q

what is used with a whip line

A

a headache ball and hook

54
Q

what is used with a main block

A

a sheaves

55
Q

when is fifth outrigger required

A

if the crane can lift above the operator

56
Q

lattice can be configured by

A

adding or removing booms

57
Q

a truck mounted train with hydraulics

A

requires solid ground to operate

58
Q

what is not true about lattice booms

A

they are frequently used by rough terrain vehicles

59
Q

crawler cranes can be extended by

A

hundreds of feet

60
Q

what does OSHA require of the swing area of the counter weight

A

their must be a designated area marked worker safe zone that were the counter weight can not swing

61
Q

what are the OSHA requirements for tower cranes

A

foundation/structure support

plumb tolerances

climbing procedures

post-erection load test

monthly inspections

62
Q

what are main components of a tower crane

A

mast, main jib, counter jib

63
Q

what happens to the crane if the levels for it go below the black lines in manual

A

they will be in danger of structural or stability loss depending on which section in the manual you are looking in

64
Q

what is required for load charts

A

1 rated capacity

2 specific lengths of components

3 required parts for hoist reeving

4 size and construction of rope

65
Q

critical lift is one exceeding ____________ % on the load chart table

A

75

66
Q

when doesn’t some one need to be crane certified

A

when using sideboom cranes

derricks

or equipment that is rated for lifting less then 2000

67
Q

were are the specs required for material hoists

A

ansi A10.5