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What is the leading cause of death in crane work?
Electrocution
What can you exceed the cranes load range?
Never
What OSHA Regulation govern crane operations?
1926.550
What ASME Regulations govern crane operations?
B30.5
,What is OSHA's definition of a crane's function?
To hoist and swing loads at various radii
What is the most common maximum crane loading safety factor?
85%
Why do we need standards?
To assure that everyone goes home in the same condition they came in
Which condition is an example of "structural" failure?
When the boom breaks
What percentage of tipping is a crawler cranes stability rated at?
75
The point at which a crane tips is called
Tipping axis
, According to Massachusetts regulations as it pertains to hoisting equipment
devices to prevent the boom from falling over backward shall be considered
adequate for this purpose?
False
What are two main factors that limit the capacity of modern day cranes
Structural strength and stability
What is the major reason for most mobile crane accidents?
Poor operation
When are you required to use cranes outriggers?
When the operators manual or load chart specifies that you need them
Under what circumstances can you lift the crane off the ground with the
outriggers?
When the operators manual says you can