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Category 3 Non-CAB Operated Crane Safety Exam 2025 —
Updated Study Guide, Practice Test Questions, and OSHA
Certification Requirements
Prepare for the Category 3 Non-CAB Operated Crane Safety Exam 2025 with updated study
guides, practice test questions, and safety certification requirements. Learn key crane
operation principles, load control, and OSHA safety standards to pass your crane operator test
on the first attempt.
. Category 3 Non-CAB Operated Crane Safety Exam 2025
• Crane safety certification exam
• Non-CAB operated crane practice test
• Crane operator study guide 2025
What should be done when leaving a crane at the end of the work shift? - ANSWER-Raise blocks into the
upper limit switch
Ensure all controls are in the neutral or "off" position
Position the crane away from boarding platforms
Secure power
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The crane operator STOPS the crane whenever ________ is in question. - ANSWER-safety
What is the purpose of a hoist limit switch? - ANSWER-To prevent overtravel of the hook block and the
possibility of two-blocking
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of less than 20,000 lbs. are classified as ______ cranes. - ANSWER-
Category 3
More than one signal person may provide signals to a crane operator at a time. - ANSWER-False
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with the arm extended, palm down, moving the
arm back and forth horizontally? - ANSWER-Stop
A crane accident occurs when any element of the crane operating envelope fails to perform correctly
during crane operations, maintenance, or testing which could result in any of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-NOT Two-Blocking or overload
NOT Personnel Injury or Death Equipment malfunction
Common modes of operation for typical OET bridge cranes are: - ANSWER-hoist, trolley, and bridge.
The crane operator is responsible for the pre-use ________ of the crane. - ANSWER-check
Shackles, wire rope slings, and /or eyebolts, may be used to their full capacity when used within ____ of
vertical. - ANSWER-5°
Which of the following formulas would be used to find the volume of a rectangular or square shaped 3
dimensional object? - ANSWER-Length X width X height
Knowing the load's approximate center of gravity prior to rigging or lifting a load is important: - ANSWER-
All of the Above
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What is the operator's main concern during crane operations? - ANSWER-Operating safely
Who can remove a danger, caution, or lockout tag? - ANSWER-NOT All crane maintenance personnel The
person who attached the tag or his or her supervisor when they are not available
New shackles put into the weight handling equipment program are required to have all of the following
markings on, or attached to the shackles EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Date of Manufacture
How should an operator check the hoist brakes when lifting a load? - ANSWER-Lift the load a few inches
off the ground and stop hoisting to ensure there is no slippage of the brakes.
What are the actions required if an asterisked item on the ODCL is found unsatisfactory during the pre-
use check of the crane? - ANSWER-Stop operation and notify engineering of the deficiency.
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with both arms extended, palms down, moving
arms back and forth horizontally? - ANSWER-Trolley travel
If an object is 6 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 2" thick, what is the area of the object? - ANSWER-24 square
feet
What signal may an operator obey from a person other than the designated signal giver? - ANSWER-Stop
or Emergency Stop
When should a tagline be used during lifting operations? - ANSWER-To prevent the load from swinging or
rotating
What is "plugging"? - ANSWER-The use of reverse power instead of a brake to slow or stop the bridge or
trolley travel
When making two-hook lifts, the capacity of __________ MUST NOT BE exceeded at any time. -
ANSWER-either hook
Category 3 Non-CAB Operated Crane Safety Exam 2025 —
Updated Study Guide, Practice Test Questions, and OSHA
Certification Requirements
Prepare for the Category 3 Non-CAB Operated Crane Safety Exam 2025 with updated study
guides, practice test questions, and safety certification requirements. Learn key crane
operation principles, load control, and OSHA safety standards to pass your crane operator test
on the first attempt.
. Category 3 Non-CAB Operated Crane Safety Exam 2025
• Crane safety certification exam
• Non-CAB operated crane practice test
• Crane operator study guide 2025
What should be done when leaving a crane at the end of the work shift? - ANSWER-Raise blocks into the
upper limit switch
Ensure all controls are in the neutral or "off" position
Position the crane away from boarding platforms
Secure power
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The crane operator STOPS the crane whenever ________ is in question. - ANSWER-safety
What is the purpose of a hoist limit switch? - ANSWER-To prevent overtravel of the hook block and the
possibility of two-blocking
Bridge cranes with rated capacities of less than 20,000 lbs. are classified as ______ cranes. - ANSWER-
Category 3
More than one signal person may provide signals to a crane operator at a time. - ANSWER-False
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with the arm extended, palm down, moving the
arm back and forth horizontally? - ANSWER-Stop
A crane accident occurs when any element of the crane operating envelope fails to perform correctly
during crane operations, maintenance, or testing which could result in any of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-NOT Two-Blocking or overload
NOT Personnel Injury or Death Equipment malfunction
Common modes of operation for typical OET bridge cranes are: - ANSWER-hoist, trolley, and bridge.
The crane operator is responsible for the pre-use ________ of the crane. - ANSWER-check
Shackles, wire rope slings, and /or eyebolts, may be used to their full capacity when used within ____ of
vertical. - ANSWER-5°
Which of the following formulas would be used to find the volume of a rectangular or square shaped 3
dimensional object? - ANSWER-Length X width X height
Knowing the load's approximate center of gravity prior to rigging or lifting a load is important: - ANSWER-
All of the Above
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What is the operator's main concern during crane operations? - ANSWER-Operating safely
Who can remove a danger, caution, or lockout tag? - ANSWER-NOT All crane maintenance personnel The
person who attached the tag or his or her supervisor when they are not available
New shackles put into the weight handling equipment program are required to have all of the following
markings on, or attached to the shackles EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Date of Manufacture
How should an operator check the hoist brakes when lifting a load? - ANSWER-Lift the load a few inches
off the ground and stop hoisting to ensure there is no slippage of the brakes.
What are the actions required if an asterisked item on the ODCL is found unsatisfactory during the pre-
use check of the crane? - ANSWER-Stop operation and notify engineering of the deficiency.
What is the crane communications hand signal pictured, with both arms extended, palms down, moving
arms back and forth horizontally? - ANSWER-Trolley travel
If an object is 6 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 2" thick, what is the area of the object? - ANSWER-24 square
feet
What signal may an operator obey from a person other than the designated signal giver? - ANSWER-Stop
or Emergency Stop
When should a tagline be used during lifting operations? - ANSWER-To prevent the load from swinging or
rotating
What is "plugging"? - ANSWER-The use of reverse power instead of a brake to slow or stop the bridge or
trolley travel
When making two-hook lifts, the capacity of __________ MUST NOT BE exceeded at any time. -
ANSWER-either hook
