Overhead Crane Permit Qualification Test Answers Form

Overhead Crane Permit Qualification Test This test can be used as is or as a template. It is not intended to address all the issues related to licensing overhead cranes. The test will be most effective if you customize it for your workplace remove questions that do not apply or add questions that reflect the hazards when operating an overhead crane in your workplace. In addition to a written test ensure that operators have been given a performance test to assess their skills. Participants Name Test Date Score Company Name Location Crane Operator s Permit Issued on Date Instructor 1. A Top Running Overhead Crane is any crane that runs on two parallel runway beams over your head* a* True b. False 2. An overhead crane that rides on the bottom or lower flange of the two runway beams is considered to be an a* Top running. b. Under-hung crane. c* Jib crane. d. All of the above. 3. At the beginning of your shift your supervisor has instructed you to move a large motor from point A to point B with your crane you should first a* b. c* d. Perform a daily crane inspection* Read the crane operators manual* Go get the proper rigging. None of the above. 4. When performing a daily crane inspection which of the following items shall you check Hook Wire-rope or chain Limit switch MIOSHA/CET 0151A Revised 09/23/14 5. The hoist upper limit switch can be used as a stop only when the hoist is equipped with a backup limit switch. 6. The hoisting drum shall have a minimum of wraps left on the drum when the hook is in its lowest position* 7. You have completed your daily inspection and found the hook throat opening to be greater than 15 percent what should you do Use the crane anyway because you need to move the load Use the crane first and then tag it out of service Repeat the daily inspection procedure Tag the crane out of service and report the defect to your supervisor 8. You should never travel with a suspended load over a person* 9. A hook with more than a degree of twist shall be removed from service. 10. A crane control shall be. Color coded and shock resistant Permanently identified by function and direction Painted yellow for safety 11. The maximum capacity of an overhead crane shall be clearly marked on of the bridge and the markings shall be large enough to be visible from the floor. Both sides One side Top flange Bottom flange 12. It is ok to operate a crane that has been tagged out of service if you will only be using it for a short period of time. 13. Warning lights and sirens mounted on your crane are used to and shall be maintained in good operating condition* Decorate the crane and alert employees of quitting time Warn other employees in the area of crane movement Light up the work area and warn employees the boss is coming 14. When traveling with a load the crane operator shall jog the forward and reverse buttons to prevent swing. 15. A crane operator is about to unload a large item from the bed of a flatbed truck he needs to know the weight of the load he is about to hoist this information can be found by checking The shipping documents.