Certificate

Boom Truck Crane 2024

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

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Boom truck operators will know and implement the rules and regulations set forth by ASME B30.5 and will safely apply those standards in daily operations. Operators will read, know, and apply all information provided in the manufacturer’s operator manual and will be able to interpret load charts, load testing, LMIs, and any safety instrumentation of each crane.

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Skills taught

Assemble and set up the boom truck crane including placement of matting lubrication of components and review of lift requirementsVerify gross capacity and calculate net crane capacity to determine safe lifting limitsOperate crane function controls to perform load unload and lift operationsApply operational aids including LMI OLP and stability systems to support safe crane operationsExecute emergency procedures to respond to unsafe conditions during crane operationsEnsure safety of the lifting area prior to and during crane operationsApply standard hand signals to communicate crane movements with ground personnelVerify rigging and confirm load and rigging weights prior to performing lifts
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