Mobile Crane Training and Certification

Title: Mobile Crane Training and Certification
Author: Danny Thiemens
ISBN: 083113688X / 9780831136888
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 544
Publisher: Industrial Press
Year: 2026
Availability: In Stock

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AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR CRANE OPERATORS AND THE ENTIRE HOISTING & RIGGING TEAM

The mobile crane market is immense and growing as a direct result of increased residential and commercial construction all over the world. Unfortunately, along with this “boom” comes major problems. As many as two workers a month have died in crane-related accidents. Better regulation and training are desperately needed.

Less than 10 years ago, certification of crane operators by an accredited crane operator testing organization was finally mandated in the United States. And the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has developed several written examinations tailored to specific crane types used throughout the world. But the more than 400,000 crane operators and their colleagues require a resource for field operations, regulatory compliance, and accredited certification. Fortunately, this book is now available, providing a roadmap for success and a manual for coming home safely.

Mobile Crane Training and Certification is intended for those individuals who are preparing to take the National NCCCO Examinations. It is an essential resource for all professionals working with cranes, including operators, supervisors, signal persons, riggers, crane owners, and lift directors. This work contains vital recommendations, guidelines, and procedures that are applicable to most craning and rigging circumstances. It is destined to become a mobile crane industry bible.

The information presented has been obtained from crane manufacturers, specifications, government regulations, and published standards. This work was masterfully written by Danny Thiemens, a renowned crane professional and trainer with more than 50 years in the business.

Features

  • Hundreds of additional multiple-choice test questions specifically crafted to supplement the Domains and Knowledge areas in the book.
  • 20 additional load chart questions each for fixed cab, swing cab, and lattice boom cranes—the ones that really trip up exam takers.
  • Industry news on safety standards, State, and Federal laws, and OSHA regulations updated regularly.

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Forewords
Introduction

Chapter 1 :
A History of Cranes
Chapter 2 : Crane Danger, Accident Statistics, Personal Protection, and Responsibilities
Chapter 3 : Laws, Regulations, and Standards that Govern Crane Operations
Chapter 4 : Making the Lift
Chapter 5 : Definitions Used in Craning
Chapter 6 : Crane Inspections
Chapter 7 : Setting Up Cranes
Chapter 8 : Determining Crane Capacities
Chapter 9 : Operating Near Power Lines
Chapter 10 : Hoist Ropes Used in Craning
Chapter 11 : Mobile Crane Communications
Chapter 12 : Personnel Lifting Systems
Chapter 13 : Crane Hook Types, Applications, and Inspection
Chapter 14 : Pick and Carry Operations
Chapter 15 : Cranes Working around Lightning
Chapter 16 : Lattice Boom Crane Assembly and Disassembly Responsibilities
Chapter 17 : Critical and Multiple-Crane Lifts, the Lift Plan, and the Lift Director
Chapter 18 : Determining Load Weights
Chapter 19 : The Effect of Sling Angles
Chapter 20 : Specialized Rigging, Slings, and Hardware Used in Craning
Chapter 21 : Specialized Crane Operations, Tools, and Equipment

Appendix A : Crane Terminology and Definitions
Appendix B : Mobile Crane Nomenclature and Identification
Review Quiz Answers
Index