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Certification
Tower Crane Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP)
International Union of Operating Engineers
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The Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP) is designed to provide members of the International Union of Operating Engineers a means to obtain a valid and reliable certification that accurately assesses their competence in crane operations, thereby directly promoting a safer jobsite environment for the worker, the public, and the industry.
Conduct visual pre-operational inspections covering ground fitness, structural integrity, electrical sources, wire rope, rigging, hooks, sheaves, and tie-insVerify required crane documents and placards prior to operations in compliance with certification and regulatory requirementsPerform functional pre-operational checks on control functions, limit switches, communication systems, and operator aidsExecute pre-operational maintenance including daily recordkeeping, lubrication, and wire hoist rope replacement proceduresCoordinate pre-lift meetings to determine rigging and hardware requirements for scheduled loadsHoist and position loads using smooth controlled movement while maintaining hook alignment over load center of gravityApply LMI and load charts when picking loads accounting for boom deflection and mast torque dynamicsCommunicate lift operations using standardized hand signals and verbal commands per applicable standardsApply federal, state, and local safety regulations and manufacturer recommendations for tower crane operationsExecute emergency response procedures for power failure, power line contact, fire, and personnel injury situationsApply fall protection, personnel hoisting regulations, and proximity precautions when working near other cranes or adverse weatherPerform lockout/tagout and crane shutdown procedures following established post-operational requirementsErect, climb, and dismantle tower cranes in accordance with established proceduresIdentify and explain tower crane structural components using standard nomenclature and functional knowledgeInterpret basic electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical operating systems to support crane operation and troubleshooting