The Mobile Crane Specialty examination portion of the CCO Crane Inspector certification program tests the following knowledge areas relating to mobile cranes:
Domain 1: Pre-Inspection Survey
Approximately 12% of test
Domain 2: Visual Inspection
Approximately 40% of test
Domain 3: Operational Testing
Approximately 14% of test
Domain 4: Load Testing and Manufacturer’s Load Charts
Approximately 24% of test
Domain 5: Records Review
Approximately 10% of test
DOMAIN 1: PRE-INSPECTION SURVEY
- Interpret the crane-specific standards and regulations applicable to crane inspection, including, but not limited to:
- ASME B30
- OSHA
- Identify cranes and crane types, including:
- Configuration
- Terminology
- Applications
- Components
DOMAIN 2: VISUAL INSPECTION
- Identify and inspect systems, to include:
- Pneumatic
- Hydraulic
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Structural
- Non-structural (i.e., ladders, sheet metal, walkways, cab glass)
- Identify and inspect tire requirements, to include:
- Size/load rating
- Condition
- Pressure
- Identify and inspect operator aids and/or safety devices
- Identify wire rope, including:
- Rejection criteria
- Reeving specifications
- Termination hardware
- Type
- Recognize the manufacturer's limitations
DOMAIN 3: OPERATIONAL TESTING
- Recognize crane signals
- Hand signals
- Voice signals
- Define control characteristics/functions
DOMAIN 4: LOAD TESTING AND MANUFACTURER’S LOAD CHARTS
- Identify the differences between types of load tests, including:
- Proof
- Stability
- Structural
- Line pull
- Devices
- Remount
- Calculate how to interpret and apply load charts for load testing
DOMAIN 5: RECORDS REVIEW
- Identify what engineering documentation must be provided for:
- Manufacturer-specific
- Remount