°ÍÀè¹ú¼ÊÓéÀÖ³Ç NCCCO Digger Derrick Written Preparation
I. NCCCO Digger Derrick Knowledge Expectation
- Job Site
- Pre-operation
- Operation
- Technical Knowledge
- Manufacturer’s Load Chart (°ÍÀè¹ú¼ÊÓéÀÖ³Ç and Terex)
II. Training Resources
Primary:
- OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes & Derricks in Construction
- AEM Digger Derrick Safety Manual
- ANSI/ASSE A10.31 (2006) – Safety Requirements, Definitions and specifications for Digger Derricks
Secondary:
- Cordage Institute International Guidelines – CI-1401- Safer Use of Fiber Rope
- 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
III. Study Topics for Job Site Knowledge
- Know the ability of supporting surfaces to handle the expected loads.
- Know electric power line hazards, corresponding regulations, and safety practices
- Know how to identify and evaluate hazards
- Know how to review lift requirements with site supervision
- Know site restrictions regarding personnel
IV. Study Topics for Pre-operation
- Know and perform inspections
- Know the requirements for personal protective equipment
- Know how to plan the job
- Know the requirements for grounding and/or barricading
- Know and understand the proper setup of digger derricks
- Know the purpose of decals and placards
- Know the requirements for operating in various weather conditions and understand how environmental conditions affect the safe operation of the digger derrick
- Understand the operation of all controls and components
- Have general knowledge of booms, platforms, liners
- Know how to prepare the digger derrick for transportation
V. Study Topics for Operation
- Know which federal regulations and industry standards affect safe operations of digger derricks
- Have specific knowledge of dielectric protection and safety
- Know the proper use of material handling and phase lifting equipment
- Know how to identify unsafe equipment conditions/deficiencies and when to notify supervision
- Know how to swing and place the load smoothly and safely
- Know proper procedures for multiple part line reeving
- Know standard method signals as specified in OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
- Know how to shut down and secure the digger derrick properly when leaving it unattended
- Know how to verify the capacity of the digger derrick, weight of the load, rigging, and path prior to initiating the lift
- Know basic load rigging procedures
- Know how to use and understand the requirements for safety devices
- Know and understand the requirements for operational aids and temporary alternative measures
- Know the proper procedure for safe operation
- Know proper procedures for load control
- Know how to react to emergency conditions
- Know the effects of dynamic loading
- Know the effect of side loading
- Know the operator’s authority to stop operations
- Know the requirements for platform work
VI. Study Topics for Technical Knowledge
- Know basic digger derrick terminology and definitions
- Know functions and limitations of the digger derrick
- Know load line (wire and synthetic)
- Know rigging devices
- Know the limitations of protective measures against electrical hazards
- Know the effects of the load share and load transfer in multi-digger derrick lifts
- Know the significance of the instruments and gauge readings
- Know the requirements for inspections and maintenance
- Know how to use attachments/accessories and their effect on the digger derrick’s operations
- Know requirements for fall protection
- Know requirements for access and egress
- Know the general requirements that apply to assembly/disassembly operations
- Know the requirements of operator qualification/certification
- Know the operations and requirements for the use of winches
VII. Study Topics for Load Charts
- Know the terminology necessary to use load charts
- Know how to ensure that the load chart is the appropriate chart for the machine in its particular application
- Know how to use capacity load charts
- Know how to calculate net capacity for the digger derrick configuration using the applicable manufacturer’s load charts