The following reference materials are used by NCCCO’s Digger Derrick Management Committee to verify the accuracy of CCO test questions.
Candidates are also strongly advised to become familiar with manufacturers’ load charts in preparing for the CCO certification examinations.
PRIMARY REFERENCES
ANSI/ASSP A10.31 - American National Standard for
Construction and Demolition Operations—Safety Requirements,
Definitions, and Specifications for Digger Derricks
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AEM Digger Derrick Safety Manual
Order via Internet: https://shop.aem.org/en/AEM%20Safety/aem-safety-products/digger-derrick-safety-manual/
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration, U.S. Dept. of Labor Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926 Subpart CC—Cranes and Derricks in Construction
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926
SECONDARY REFERENCES
Cordage Institute International Guidelines: CI 1401-06—Safer Use of Fiber Rope
Download for free: http://www.ropecord.com/new/CI1401.PDF
Occupational Safety & Health Administration, U.S. Dept. of Labor Code of Federal Regulations
Download for free: http://www.osha.gov/
- OSHA 1910.180—Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
- OSHA 1910.184—Slings
- OSHA 1910.268—Telecommunications
- OSHA 1910.269—Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
- OSHA 1926.251—Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
- OSHA 1926.453—Aerial Lifts
- OSHA 1926.601—Motor Vehicles
- OSHA 1926 Subpart V—Power Transmission and Distribution