Tower Crane Operations and Safety –
NCCCO TCRM | OSHA | ASME – Exam
Practice Questions with Answers
Introduction:
This document provides an extensive set of practice questions
and correct answers covering tower crane operations, safety
procedures, inspections, and regulatory requirements. It is
based on the NCCCO Tower Crane Reference Manual (TCRM)
and aligns with OSHA construction standards and ASME B30
and B30.23 provisions commonly tested on tower crane
certification exams.
The material is suitable for exam preparation, refresher
training, and in-depth knowledge review for tower crane
operators, riggers, and safety professionals.
Exam Questions and Answers:
According to ASME B30.3, when is it permitted to lift
personnel in a personnel platform -Answer:-When there is no
other practical way (ASME B.30.3.3.2.A))
According to OSHA 1926.1431(F)(4), personnel platforms shall
be limited to how many occupants? -Answer:-Number required
,for the work being performed or the number the platform was
designed to hold, whichever is less.
According to ASME B30.23, personnel platform shall be proof
tested with what percentage of the platforms rated capacity? -
Answer:-125% (ASME 2.2.1 (b)(l)
According to ASME B30.23, what is the duration of a proof
test? -Answer:-5 minutes (ASME 2.2.1 (b)(l)
According to B30.23, personnel platform should not be used in
winds excess of: -Answer:-20 mph (ASME 3.2.1 (c))
According to ASME B30.3, if any controls do not operate
properly they shall be adjusted or repaired prior -Answer:-
Commencing the next lift operations (ASME 3-3.1.3(i))
Which OSHA regulation governs suspended personnel
platforms? -Answer:-OSHA 1926.1431
According to ASME B30.3, the prohibited zone for power lines
that are 60 kv is: -Answer:-15 ft (ASME 3-3.4.3-1)
, According to ASME B30.3, load hoist rotation resistant wire
rope has a design factor of: -Answer:-5 to 1 (ASME 3-1.10.5(b))
Accoring to ASME B30.23, when lifting a suspended personnel
platform the design factor for the rigging hardware is: -
Answer:-5 to 1 (ASME 23-1.1.1(a)(2))
According to ASME B30.3, load hoist ropes that are not
rotation resistant must have a design factor of: -Answer:-5 to 1
(ASME3-1.10.5 (b))
The OSHA Construction Standard for rigging equipment is: -
Answer:-1926.251
According to ASME B30.3, on whose recommendations should a
preventative maintenance program be set up? -Answer:-Crane
Manufacturer (ASME 3-2.3.1 (a)
When using cable or nylon spreaders its important to
remember: -Answer:-The lower the spreader angle the greater
the tension
NCCCO TCRM | OSHA | ASME – Exam
Practice Questions with Answers
Introduction:
This document provides an extensive set of practice questions
and correct answers covering tower crane operations, safety
procedures, inspections, and regulatory requirements. It is
based on the NCCCO Tower Crane Reference Manual (TCRM)
and aligns with OSHA construction standards and ASME B30
and B30.23 provisions commonly tested on tower crane
certification exams.
The material is suitable for exam preparation, refresher
training, and in-depth knowledge review for tower crane
operators, riggers, and safety professionals.
Exam Questions and Answers:
According to ASME B30.3, when is it permitted to lift
personnel in a personnel platform -Answer:-When there is no
other practical way (ASME B.30.3.3.2.A))
According to OSHA 1926.1431(F)(4), personnel platforms shall
be limited to how many occupants? -Answer:-Number required
,for the work being performed or the number the platform was
designed to hold, whichever is less.
According to ASME B30.23, personnel platform shall be proof
tested with what percentage of the platforms rated capacity? -
Answer:-125% (ASME 2.2.1 (b)(l)
According to ASME B30.23, what is the duration of a proof
test? -Answer:-5 minutes (ASME 2.2.1 (b)(l)
According to B30.23, personnel platform should not be used in
winds excess of: -Answer:-20 mph (ASME 3.2.1 (c))
According to ASME B30.3, if any controls do not operate
properly they shall be adjusted or repaired prior -Answer:-
Commencing the next lift operations (ASME 3-3.1.3(i))
Which OSHA regulation governs suspended personnel
platforms? -Answer:-OSHA 1926.1431
According to ASME B30.3, the prohibited zone for power lines
that are 60 kv is: -Answer:-15 ft (ASME 3-3.4.3-1)
, According to ASME B30.3, load hoist rotation resistant wire
rope has a design factor of: -Answer:-5 to 1 (ASME 3-1.10.5(b))
Accoring to ASME B30.23, when lifting a suspended personnel
platform the design factor for the rigging hardware is: -
Answer:-5 to 1 (ASME 23-1.1.1(a)(2))
According to ASME B30.3, load hoist ropes that are not
rotation resistant must have a design factor of: -Answer:-5 to 1
(ASME3-1.10.5 (b))
The OSHA Construction Standard for rigging equipment is: -
Answer:-1926.251
According to ASME B30.3, on whose recommendations should a
preventative maintenance program be set up? -Answer:-Crane
Manufacturer (ASME 3-2.3.1 (a)
When using cable or nylon spreaders its important to
remember: -Answer:-The lower the spreader angle the greater
the tension
