AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR CRANE OPERATORS AND THE ENTIRE HOISTING & RIGGING TEAM
The mobile crane market is immense and growing as a direct result of increased residential and commercial construction all over the world. Unfortunately, along with this “boom” comes major problems. As many as two workers a month have died in crane-related accidents. Better regulation and training are desperately needed.
Less than 10 years ago, certification of crane operators by an accredited crane operator testing organization was finally mandated in the US. And the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has developed several written examinations tailored to specific crane types used throughout the world. But the more than 400,000 crane operators and their colleagues require a resource for field operations, regulatory compliance, and accredited certification. Fortunately, this book is now available, providing a roadmap for success and a manual for coming home safely.
Mobile Crane Training and Certification is intended for those individuals who are preparing to take the National NCCCO Examinations. It is an essential resource for all professionals working with cranes, including operators, supervisors, signal persons, riggers, crane owners, and lift directors. This work contains vital recommendations, guidelines, and procedures that are applicable to most craning and rigging circumstances. It is destined to become a mobile crane industry bible.
The information presented has been obtained from crane manufacturers, specifications, government regulations, and published standards. This work was masterfully written by Danny Thiemens, a renowned crane professional and trainer with more than 50 years in the business.
Affiliated Website (https://samplecranetesting.com) Features
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Hundreds of additional multiple-choice test questions specifically crafted to supplement the Domains and Knowledge areas in the book.
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20 additional load chart questions each for fixed cab, swing cab, and lattice boom cranes—the ones that really trip up exam takers.
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Industry news on safety standards, State, and Federal laws, and OSHA regulations updated regularly.
Table of Contents:
Forewords; Introduction; 1—A History of Cranes; 2—Crane Danger, Accident Statistics, Personal Protection, and Responsibilities; 3—Laws, Regulations, and Standards that Govern Crane Operations; 4—Making the Lift; 5—Definitions Used in Craning; 6—Crane Inspections; 7—Setting up Cranes; 8—Determining Crane Capacities; 9—Operating Near Power Lines; 10—Hoist Ropes Used in Craning; 11—Mobile Crane Communications; 12—Personnel Lifting Systems; 13—Crane Hook Types, Applications, and Inspection; 14—Pick and Carry Operations; 15—Cranes Working around Lightning; 16—Lattice Boom Crane Assembly and Disassembly Responsibilities; 17—Critical and Multiple-Crane Lifts, the Lift Plan, and the Lift Director; 18—Determining Load Weights; 19—The Effect of Sling Angles; 20—Specialized Rigging, Slings, and Hardware Used in Craning; 21—Specialized Crane Operations, Tools, and Equipment; Appendix A: Crane Terminology and Definitions; Appendix B: Mobile Crane Nomenclature and Identification; Review Quiz Answers.
About the Author :
Danny Thiemens is a Mobile Crane and Safety & Health Professional with more than 50 years of experience in the Construction and General industries. He is President of Fulcrum Crane Training International, LLC, a company that provides various safety and health courses, along with Crane Operator Training and Certification throughout the US.
In recent years, Danny is most known for his involvement and help in the development of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) as their Washington State Representative. Thiemens, a former NCCCO staff member and subject matter expert, helped develop many of the exams used today, and was part of the States Accredited Crane Inspector Program.
