A necessary skill for every construction professional is to read, understand and ultimately implement new regulations. Since this is the last “compliance centered” topic we are going to discuss in this class I want to ensure that you have the ability to do this.
For that reason your assignment is to research OSHA’s new cranes and derricks standard then answer these 12 fill in the blank questions:
A ____________________________ with the platform loaded to the anticipated load must be performed prior lifting _______________________ in a Personnel Platform.
Under the crane/equipment operator phase-in program, all operators must be certified by who? _____________.
The minimum crane/equipment clearance distance from a 50 kV conductor line is __________.
Personnel hoisting by crane or derrick is ________________ unless the employer can demonstrate that any other method presents more hazards.
The hand signal for “dog everything” is _________________________________________.
All crane equipment must be inspected how often? ___________________________.
A personnel hoist lid must be decked with _____________________ or _____________________ (This is a hard one so here is a hint. What could you put on the roof/lid of a personnel hoist basket that would protect people from falling objects when in the basket?)
One situation when crane signals must be used is where ___________________________________________________________.
Crane/hoisting equipment shall not be modified without _________________________________.
Synthetic webbing must be labeled with the __________________, _____________________, and _________________________.
Wire rope fatigue may be avoided by _______________________________ of bends with blocking or padding.
____________________________________ is the term for wire rope witch has “opened up” like this.
