GENERAL CRANE SAFETY END OF COURSE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025/2026 ALL RATED A+
✔✔Undesirable Wind Load - ✔✔Wind on the back of a hydraulic boom.
✔✔Voice Signals Order - ✔✔Function and direction first to the operator.
✔✔Stability Capacities Basis - ✔✔Based on center of gravity and leverage.
✔✔Safety Latch Necessity - ✔✔When it creates a greater hazard.
✔✔Site Setup Priority - ✔✔Perform a pre-setup site inspection.
✔✔Wire Rope Design Factor - ✔✔5 to 1 for 19 x 19 wire rope.
✔✔Pick and Carry Speed Limit - ✔✔Speed found in manufacturer's load chart.
✔✔Duty Cycle Work Capacity - ✔✔Operating at 80% capacity.
✔✔Shift Inspection Timing - ✔✔Before the end of the shift.
✔✔Standing Wire Rope Safety Factor - ✔✔3.0 to 1 during crane operations.
✔✔Personnel Platform Requirement - ✔✔Boom angle indicator and anti-two block
device.
✔✔Personnel Platform Wind Speed Limit - ✔✔Maximum 15 mph for use.
✔✔Hoist Signal with Flat Palm - ✔✔Signal for hoist slowly.
✔✔Valley Breaks for Wire Rope Replacement - ✔✔More than 2 in one lay.
✔✔Power Line Clearance at 23kV - ✔✔10 ft. clearance required.
✔✔Cribbing Impact on Ground Pressure - ✔✔Less pressure than without cribbing.
✔✔Hoist Signal with Hook Bowl Slings - ✔✔Maximum 60 degrees included angle.
✔✔Common Crane Operator Cause of Death - ✔✔Electrocution is most common.
✔✔Side Loaded Crane Risk - ✔✔Structural damage could occur.
✔✔Load Weight Determination Method - ✔✔Use certified weight or LMI.
, ✔✔Preventing Two Blocking - ✔✔Pay out hoist line while telescoping.
✔✔Documented Crane Inspection Frequency - ✔✔Daily inspection requirement.
✔✔Crane Repair Notification - ✔✔Notify designated person in writing.
✔✔Core Failure Indication - ✔✔Increase or reduction in diameter.
✔✔Sling Usage Angle Limit - ✔✔Not recommended below 30° angle.
✔✔Offset Jib Impact on Capacity - ✔✔Capacity will decrease with offset jib.
✔✔ Boom Angle Calibration - ✔✔Calibrating using a protractor measuring 90 degrees
from the crane deck.
✔✔Outrigger Setup - ✔✔Crane tires on the ground firmly to support weight.
✔✔Hoisting Wind Speed - ✔✔Max 20 mph; competent person assesses safety to
continue.
✔✔LMI System Disablement - ✔✔Only during assembly, disassembly, and load testing.
✔✔Two Audible Signals - ✔✔Operator intends to stop.
✔✔Dynamic Action Swinging Crane - ✔✔Radius decreases, load weight increases.
✔✔Leaving Cab Safety - ✔✔Operator restricts access, keeps crane in view.
✔✔Broken Wires Removal - ✔✔2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters.
✔✔Stowing Load Position - ✔✔Where chart provides best stability configuration.
✔✔Choker Hitch Capacity - ✔✔Rated at 50% of vertical hitch capacity.
✔✔Signal Person Assignment - ✔✔Responsibility lies with the lift director.
✔✔Picking Points Location - ✔✔Above the center of gravity when attaching slings.
✔✔Slinging Pipe Bundle - ✔✔Double basket provides best contact.
✔✔Two Blocking Definition - ✔✔When hook block reeved with more than 2 parts of line.
ANSWERS 2025/2026 ALL RATED A+
✔✔Undesirable Wind Load - ✔✔Wind on the back of a hydraulic boom.
✔✔Voice Signals Order - ✔✔Function and direction first to the operator.
✔✔Stability Capacities Basis - ✔✔Based on center of gravity and leverage.
✔✔Safety Latch Necessity - ✔✔When it creates a greater hazard.
✔✔Site Setup Priority - ✔✔Perform a pre-setup site inspection.
✔✔Wire Rope Design Factor - ✔✔5 to 1 for 19 x 19 wire rope.
✔✔Pick and Carry Speed Limit - ✔✔Speed found in manufacturer's load chart.
✔✔Duty Cycle Work Capacity - ✔✔Operating at 80% capacity.
✔✔Shift Inspection Timing - ✔✔Before the end of the shift.
✔✔Standing Wire Rope Safety Factor - ✔✔3.0 to 1 during crane operations.
✔✔Personnel Platform Requirement - ✔✔Boom angle indicator and anti-two block
device.
✔✔Personnel Platform Wind Speed Limit - ✔✔Maximum 15 mph for use.
✔✔Hoist Signal with Flat Palm - ✔✔Signal for hoist slowly.
✔✔Valley Breaks for Wire Rope Replacement - ✔✔More than 2 in one lay.
✔✔Power Line Clearance at 23kV - ✔✔10 ft. clearance required.
✔✔Cribbing Impact on Ground Pressure - ✔✔Less pressure than without cribbing.
✔✔Hoist Signal with Hook Bowl Slings - ✔✔Maximum 60 degrees included angle.
✔✔Common Crane Operator Cause of Death - ✔✔Electrocution is most common.
✔✔Side Loaded Crane Risk - ✔✔Structural damage could occur.
✔✔Load Weight Determination Method - ✔✔Use certified weight or LMI.
, ✔✔Preventing Two Blocking - ✔✔Pay out hoist line while telescoping.
✔✔Documented Crane Inspection Frequency - ✔✔Daily inspection requirement.
✔✔Crane Repair Notification - ✔✔Notify designated person in writing.
✔✔Core Failure Indication - ✔✔Increase or reduction in diameter.
✔✔Sling Usage Angle Limit - ✔✔Not recommended below 30° angle.
✔✔Offset Jib Impact on Capacity - ✔✔Capacity will decrease with offset jib.
✔✔ Boom Angle Calibration - ✔✔Calibrating using a protractor measuring 90 degrees
from the crane deck.
✔✔Outrigger Setup - ✔✔Crane tires on the ground firmly to support weight.
✔✔Hoisting Wind Speed - ✔✔Max 20 mph; competent person assesses safety to
continue.
✔✔LMI System Disablement - ✔✔Only during assembly, disassembly, and load testing.
✔✔Two Audible Signals - ✔✔Operator intends to stop.
✔✔Dynamic Action Swinging Crane - ✔✔Radius decreases, load weight increases.
✔✔Leaving Cab Safety - ✔✔Operator restricts access, keeps crane in view.
✔✔Broken Wires Removal - ✔✔2 broken wires in 6 rope diameters.
✔✔Stowing Load Position - ✔✔Where chart provides best stability configuration.
✔✔Choker Hitch Capacity - ✔✔Rated at 50% of vertical hitch capacity.
✔✔Signal Person Assignment - ✔✔Responsibility lies with the lift director.
✔✔Picking Points Location - ✔✔Above the center of gravity when attaching slings.
✔✔Slinging Pipe Bundle - ✔✔Double basket provides best contact.
✔✔Two Blocking Definition - ✔✔When hook block reeved with more than 2 parts of line.
