821 Cranes and Derricks Safety II

Certification Exams

An experienced operator may have the necessary knowledge and skills without further training.

The certification exam consists of both a written and a practical test. Among other topics, the written test covers the following:

• the controls and operational/performance characteristics of the equipment;
• use of, and the ability to calculate (manually or with a calculator), load/capacity information on a variety of configurations of the equipment;
• procedures for preventing and responding to power line contact; and
• the ground conditions needed to support the equipment and load.

The practical test is conducted with the operator at the controls of the equipment. It requires the operator to demonstrate, among other things, operational and maneuvering skills, the ability to apply load chart information, and the ability to safely shut down and secure the equipment.

The examination may be administered in any language the operator candidate understands. It may be administered verbally as long as the operator can demonstrate that he/she is literate in the language of the exam and demonstrates the ability to use the type of written manufacturer procedures applicable to the class/type of equipment for which the candidate is seeking certification. The operator's certificate must note the language in which the exam was given, and the employee may only operate a crane that is furnished with materials required by the standard that are written in the language of the certification.

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