Practice Setting Outriggers (1.1) - Safe Crane Operations - Construction Engineering & Management

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Question 1.
What should you check before extending the outriggers?
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Consider what supports the crane.
Question 2.
What does OSHA prohibit regarding high voltage lines?
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Think about safety around electricity.
3Question 3.
What is the minimum safe distance a crane should maintain from high voltage lines?
- 1 meter
- 3 meters
- 5 meters
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Remember safety distances.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cranes can operate safely at any wind speed.
- True
- False
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Think about the effects of strong winds.
Question 5.
Given an operating radius of 30 meters and a necessary load height of 50 meters, what minimum boom length is required, assuming you must include rigging weights totaling 10 meters?
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Use the intersection point on the diagram.
Question 6.
A crane with a maximum load capacity of 20,000 kg is required to lift a load of 25,000 kg, which includes the weight of slings. What steps should the operator take to ensure safety?
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Think about what happens if the load exceeds capacity.

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