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NCCCO Core Exam Outline Study Guide with Correct Answers

Timber or steel - Answer✔✔-These materials should be used when setting up on soft surfaces such as soft ground, asphalt or backfilled material Over the corner - Answer✔✔-On crawler cranes, which boom position creates the greatest ground pressure Blocking - Answer✔✔-Allows the weight of the crane and load to be distributed over a greater surface area. Should be used under outrigger floats at all times.

• - Answer✔✔-Blocking should be at least how many times the surface area of the float

Energized - Answer✔✔-Overhead power lines must be considered to be in this condition until electrical authorities indicate otherwise Prohibited zone - Answer✔✔-No part of the crane or load must ever enter this area around an energized power line kV - Answer✔✔-The prohibited zone must be enlarged as this increases 20 foot - Answer✔✔-What minimum distance does OSHA require be maintained when voltage up to 350 kV is unknown 50 foot - Answer✔✔-What minimum distance is required if the voltage is over 350 kV and unknown 1 / 2

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Qualified signal person - Answer✔✔-This person must be appointed any time the crane is working within a boom's length of the prohibited zone Tag lines - Answer✔✔-The use of these should be avoided when lifting near power lines, however if necessary should be non-conductive type Above power lines - Answer✔✔-Avoid operating cranes or handling materials in this area of power lines Remain in the cab - Answer✔✔-What does an operator do if the crane comes in contact with a power line Jump - Answer✔✔-If it is necessary to leave the crane cab before power lines are de-energized after contact, how does the operator exit the cab transmission towers - Answer✔✔-A crane can also become electrically charged when working close to these (radio, microwave, cell) Manufacturer - Answer✔✔-Before traveling on site with a load, be sure that this is allowed by the Backward collapse - Answer✔✔-Ensure the boom low enough when traveling with a load to avoid the possibility of this Toward the load - Answer✔✔-Always travel in this direction when traveling with a load Boom extension, jib, or pinned section - Answer✔✔-Most manufacturers do not permit travel with a load when the boom is in these settings Raised - Answer✔✔-To prevent a lattice boom crane from tipping forward, the boom should be in this position before traveling down an incline

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