CERTIFICATIONS

Crane Inspector

Articulating Crane Inspector Specialty Exam Outline

40 questions/60 minutes (calculator not permitted)

The Articulating Crane Specialty examination portion of the CCO Crane Inspector certification program tests the following knowledge areas relating to mobile cranes:

Domain 1: Pre-Inspection Survey 
Approximately 12% of test

Domain 2: Visual Inspection
Approximately 53% of test

Domain 3: Operational Testing
Approximately 10% of test

Domain 4: Load Testing and Manufacturer’s Load Charts
Approximately 15% of test

Domain 5: Records Review
Approximately 10% of test

DOMAIN 1: PRE-INSPECTION SURVEY

1. Interpret the crane-specific standards and regulations applicable to crane inspection, including, but not limited to:
   1. ASME B30
   2. OSHA
2. Identify cranes and crane types, including:
   1. Configuration
   2. Terminology
   3. Applications
   4. Components

DOMAIN 2: VISUAL INSPECTION

1. Identify and inspect systems, including, to include:
   1. Pneumatic
   2. Hydraulic
   3. Mechanical
   4. Electrical
   5. Structural
   6. Non-structural (i.e., ladders, sheet metal, walkways, cab glass)
2. Identify and inspect operator aids and/or safety devices
3. Identify wire rope, including:
   1. Rejection criteria
   2. Reeving specifications
   3. Termination hardware
   4. Type
4. Recognize the manufacturer’s limitations

DOMAIN 3: OPERATIONAL TESTING

1. Recognize crane signals
   1. Hand signals
   2. Voice signals
2. Define control characteristics/functions

DOMAIN 4: LOAD TESTING AND MANUFACTURER’S LOAD CHARTS

1. Identify the differences between types of load tests, including:
   1. Proof
   2. Stability
   3. Structural
   4. Line pull
   5. Devices
2. Calculate how to interpret and apply load charts for load testing
   

DOMAIN 5: RECORDS REVIEW

1. Identify what engineering documentation must be provided for:
   1. Manufacturer-specific
   2. Remount