°ÍÀè¹ú¼ÊÓéÀÖ³Ç NCCCO Digger Derrick Written Preparation

I. NCCCO Digger Derrick Knowledge Expectation

  1. Job Site
  2. Pre-operation
  3. Operation
  4. Technical Knowledge
  5. Manufacturer’s Load Chart (°ÍÀè¹ú¼ÊÓéÀÖ³Ç and Terex)

II. Training Resources

Primary:

  1. OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes & Derricks in Construction
  2. AEM Digger Derrick Safety Manual
  3. ANSI/ASSE A10.31 (2006) – Safety Requirements, Definitions and specifications for Digger Derricks

Secondary:

  1. Cordage Institute International Guidelines – CI-1401- Safer Use of Fiber Rope
  2. OSHA 1910.180 – Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
  3. OSHA 1910.184 – Slings
  4. OSHA 1910.268 – Telecommunications
  5. OSHA 1910.269 – Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
  6. OSHA 1926.251 – Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
  7. OSHA 1926.453 – Aerial Lifts
  8. OSHA 1926.601 – Motor Vehicles
  9. OSHA 1926 Subpart V – Power transmission and distribution

III. Study Topics for Job Site Knowledge

  1. Know the ability of supporting surfaces to handle the expected loads.
  2. Know electric power line hazards, corresponding regulations, and safety practices
  3. Know how to identify and evaluate hazards
  4. Know how to review lift requirements with site supervision
  5. Know site restrictions regarding personnel

IV. Study Topics for Pre-operation

  1. Know and perform inspections
  2. Know the requirements for personal protective equipment
  3. Know how to plan the job
  4. Know the requirements for grounding and/or barricading
  5. Know and understand the proper setup of digger derricks
  6. Know the purpose of decals and placards
  7. Know the requirements for operating in various weather conditions and understand how environmental conditions affect the safe operation of the digger derrick
  8. Understand the operation of all controls and components
  9. Have general knowledge of booms, platforms, liners
  10. Know how to prepare the digger derrick for transportation

V. Study Topics for Operation

  1. Know which federal regulations and industry standards affect safe operations of digger derricks
  2. Have specific knowledge of dielectric protection and safety
  3. Know the proper use of material handling and phase lifting equipment
  4. Know how to identify unsafe equipment conditions/deficiencies and when to notify supervision
  5. Know how to swing and place the load smoothly and safely
  6. Know proper procedures for multiple part line reeving
  7. Know standard method signals as specified in OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
  8. Know how to shut down and secure the digger derrick properly when leaving it unattended
  9. Know how to verify the capacity of the digger derrick, weight of the load, rigging, and path prior to initiating the lift
  10. Know basic load rigging procedures
  11. Know how to use and understand the requirements for safety devices
  12. Know and understand the requirements for operational aids and temporary alternative measures
  13. Know the proper procedure for safe operation
  14. Know proper procedures for load control
  15. Know how to react to emergency conditions
  16. Know the effects of dynamic loading
  17. Know the effect of side loading
  18. Know the operator’s authority to stop operations
  19. Know the requirements for platform work

VI. Study Topics for Technical Knowledge

  1. Know basic digger derrick terminology and definitions
  2. Know functions and limitations of the digger derrick
  3. Know load line (wire and synthetic)
  4. Know rigging devices
  5. Know the limitations of protective measures against electrical hazards
  6. Know the effects of the load share and load transfer in multi-digger derrick lifts
  7. Know the significance of the instruments and gauge readings
  8. Know the requirements for inspections and maintenance
  9. Know how to use attachments/accessories and their effect on the digger derrick’s operations
  10. Know requirements for fall protection
  11. Know requirements for access and egress
  12. Know the general requirements that apply to assembly/disassembly operations
  13. Know the requirements of operator qualification/certification
  14. Know the operations and requirements for the use of winches

VII. Study Topics for Load Charts

  1. Know the terminology necessary to use load charts
  2. Know how to ensure that the load chart is the appropriate chart for the machine in its particular application
  3. Know how to use capacity load charts
  4. Know how to calculate net capacity for the digger derrick configuration using the applicable manufacturer’s load charts