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813 Construction Worksite Safety
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Program and Training

It's absolutely necessary that only trained and certified crane and derrick workers operate equipment.

Ensure employees who operate cranes are properly trained.

Training should include the following elements:

  • Ensure written safety procedures are required and provided for the safe operation of all cranes used in construction.
  • Ensure employees who operate cranes are properly trained, have sufficient practical experience, and follow operating procedures for the safe operation of the crane.
  • Document the level of operator training and experience in writing.
  • Provide additional training and experience for all employees engaged in construction work who operate cranes of five-ton capacity or greater, and make sure they possess a valid crane operator's safety training card issued by a training provider or employer.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-8. When an employee is operating a crane of a five-ton capacity or greater, what does the employee need to possess?