CCO Written Exam Program Prep Class - 3 Days

Global Environmental Network, Inc. would like to announce the program designed for CCO written exam candidates.

The class will consist of three, eight-hour days of classroom training designed specifically for the CCO written exam.

Each student will receive a candidate handbook provided by the CCO. This book is designed to answer any questions, and to outline the requirements of the exam.

GENI will provide all material and handouts. Contact us on how we can arrange to allow the students the opportunity to take the CCO written exam as well as the Practical Operating Exam.

There are two ways to complete this training. One is to attend an open enrollment program, or GENI can travel to the company's facility to preform the training and tests.

The Core examination portion of the CCO written certification program tests the following knowledge areas relating to the operation of cranes:

• Domain 1: Site
  (Approximately 24% of the test)
• Domain 2: Operations
  (Approximately 23% of the test)
• Domain 3: Technical Knowledge
  (Approximately 28% of the test)
• Domain 4: Manufacturers' Load Charts
  (Approximately 25% of the test)

• Lattice Boom Truck Cranes
• Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes
• Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (above 17.5 Tons)
• Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (up to 17.5 Tons)

• Domain 1: Site
  (Approximately 24% of the test)
• Domain 2: Operations
  (Approximately 22% of the test)
• Domain 3: TechnIcal Knowledge
  (Approximately 28% of the test)
• Domain 4: Manufacturers' Load Charts
  (Approximately 26% of the test)

1. Know that the suitability of the supporting surface to handle the expected loads of the operation must be assessed. Elements of concern include but are not limited to:
   (a) weakness below the surface such as voids, tanks and loose fill;
   (b) weakness on the surface such as retaining walls, slopes, excavations and depressions.
2. Know the proper use of mats, blocking or cribbing and outriggers or crawlers as they affect the suitability of supporting surfaces to handle the expected loads of the operation.
3. Know site hazards and restrictions, such as electric power lines and piping.
4. Know how to identify and evaluate site access and usability.
5. Know how to review planned operations and requirements with site supervision (i.e., signal person), to include determination of working height, boom length, load radius and travel clearance.
6. Know how to determine if there is adequate room for extension of crawlers or outriggers/ stabilizers and counterweights.

1. Know which federal regulations and industry standards affect safe operation of the crane, including ASME/ANSI B30.5.
2. Know how to inspect the crane tor tin sate conditions, complete required records, and communicate the unsafe conditions to the proper authority.
3. Know how to pick, carry, swing and place the load smoothly and safely on rubber tires and on outriggers/stabilizers or crawlers (where applicable).
4. Know how to communicate at the site with management, the crew and the signal person.
5. Know proper procedures and methods of reeving all wire ropes and methods of reeving multiple-part lines and selecting the proper load block and/or ball.
6. Know standard hand signals as specified in ASME/ANSI B30.5.
7. Know how to react to changes in conditions that affect the safe operation of the crane.
8. Know how to shut down and secure the crane properly when leaving it unattended.
9. Know the manufacturer's specifications for operating in various weather conditions, and understand how environmental conditions affect the safe operation of the crane.
10. Know how to properly level the crane.
11. Know how to verify the weight of the load and rigging prior to initiation of the lift.
12. Know how to determine where the load is to be picked up and placed and how to verify the radii.
13. Know basic load rigging procedures.
14. Know how to perform daily maintenance and inspection.
15. Know how to use the following operator aids:
    (a) LMI and rated load indicator
    (b) wind indicator
    (c) anti-two block device
    (d) boom angle indicator
    (e) load indicating device
    (f) boom length indicators
    (g) drum rotation indicators
16. Know that the following operations require specific procedures and skill levels:
    (a) multi-crane lifts
    (b) suspended personnel platforms
    (c) clamshell/dragline operations
    (d) pile driving and extracting
    (e) concrete operations
    (f) demolition operations
    (g) barge operations
    (h) magnet operations
    (i) multi-drum operations
17. Know the proper procedures for operating safely under the following conditions:
    (a) traveling with suspended loads
    (b) approaching two-blocking
    (c) operating near electric power lines
    (d) using suspended personnel platform
    (e) using other than full outrigger/crawler extensions
    (f) lifting loads from beneath the surface of the water
    (g) using various approved counterweight configurations
    (h) handling loads out of the operator's vision ("operating in the blind")
    (i) using electronic communications techniques, such as radios
18. Know the proper procedures for load control and the use of hand-held tag lines.
19. Know emergency response procedure for:
    (a) fire control
    (b) electric power line contact
    (c) loss of stability
    (d) control malfunction
    (e) two-blocking
    (f) overload
    (g) carrier or travel malfunction
20. Know how to properly use the outriggers in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

1. Know the functions and limitations of the crane and attachments.
2. Know wire rope:
   (a) construction and breaking strength
   (b) inspection procedures
   (c) replacement criteria and procedures
   (d) capacity and when multi-part rope is needed
   (e) maintenance
   (f) relationship between line pull and safe working load.
3. Know bow to determine the manufacturer's recommended rope for the crane.
4. Know rigging devices and their use, such as:
   (a) slings
   (b) spreaders
   (c) lifting beams
   (d) wire rope fittings, such as clips, shackles and wedge sockets
   (e) saddles (softeners)
   (f) clamps (beams)
5. Know the limitations of protective measures against electrical hazards:
   (a) grounding
   (b) proximity warning devices
   (c) insulated Jinks
   (d) boom cages
   (e) proximity to electric power lines, radio and microwave structures
6. Know the effects of load share and load transfer in multi-crane lifts.
7. Know basic crane terms.
8. Know the basics of machine power flow systems.
   (a) mechanical
   (b) electrical
   (c) pneumatic
   (d) hydraulic
   (e) combination
9. Know the significance of the instruments and gauge readings.
10. Know the requirements of pre-operation and inspection and maintenance.
11. Know how to use operational assist devices which include:
    (a) anti-two lock devices
    (b) load moment indicators and rated load indicators
    (c) outrigger position indicators
    (d) mechanical levels
    (e) boom angle indicators
    (f) load indicating devices
    (g) boom stops and boom hoist disconnects
    (h) radius indicators
    (i) drum rotation indicators
    (j) boom length indicators
12. Know how to calculate net capacity for every possible configuration of crane using the manufacturer's load chart.
13. Know how to use manufacturer approved attachments and their effect on the crane.
14. Know how to obtain dimensions, weight and center of gravity of the load.
15. Know the effects of dynamic loading from:
    (a) wind
    (b) stopping and starting
    (c) impact loading
    (d) moving with the load
16. Know the difference between duty-cycle and lifting operations.
17. Know the effect of side loading.
18. Know the principles of backward stability.
19. Know the effects of thermal expansion and contraction in hydraulic cylinders.

1. Know the terminology necessary to use load charts.
2. Know how to ensure that the load chart is the appropriate chart for the machine in its particular application.
3. Know how to use load charts. This includes knowing:
   (a) the operational limitations of load charts and footnotes
   (b) how to relate the chart to the configuration of the crane, crawlers, or outriggers extended or retracted, jib erected or offset, and various counterweight configurations
   (c) the difference between structural capacity and capacity limited by stability
   (d) what is included in load chart capacity
   (e) the range diagram and its relationship to the load chart
   (f) the work area chart and its relationship to the load chart
   (g) where to find and how to use the "parts-ofline" information
4. Know how to use the load chart together with the load indicators and/or load moment devices.

1. Know the proper use of mats, blocking or cribbing and outriggers or crawlers as they affect the suitability of supporting surfaces to handle the expected loads of the operation.

1. Know how to inspect the crane for unsafe conditions, cdmplete required records and communicate the unsafe conditions to the proper authority.
2. Know how to pick, carry, swing and place the load smoothly and safely on rubber tires and on outriggers/stabilizers or crawlers (where applicable).
3. Know proper boom assembly and disassembly techniques:
   (a) lattice booms
   (b) extension and retraction of "power pinned" and/or manual boom "extension"
   (c) erection and dismantling of lattice extension jibs
4. Know how to react to changes in conditions that affect the safe operation of the crane.
5. Know how to shut down and secure the crane properly when leaving it unattended.
6. Know how to prepare the crane for transportation by loading or unloading on trailers and be familiar with the differences between rail and barge loading.
7. Know how to move the crane (no load) safely under its own power:
   (a) between job sites
   (b) within job sites
   (c) loading and unloading on trailers
8. Know the manufacturer's specifications for operating in various weather conditions and understand how environmental conditions affect the safe operation of the crane.
9. Know how to properly level the crane.
10. Know how to perform daily maintenance and inspection.
11. Know how to use the following operator aids:
    (a) LMI and rated load indicator
    (b) wind indicator
    (c) anti-two block device
    (d) boom angle indicator
    (e) load indicating device
    (f) boom length indicators
    (g) drum rotation indicators
12. Know the proper procedures for operating safely under the following conditions:
    (a) traveling with suspended loads
    (b) approaching two-blocking
    (c) operating near electric power lines
    (d) using suspended personnel platforms
    (e) using other than full outrigger/crawler extensions
    (f) lifting loads from beneath the surface of the water
    (g) using various approved counterweight configurations
    (h) handling loads Out of the operator's vision ("operating in the blind")
    (i) using electronic communication techniques, such as radios
13. Know emergency response procedures for:
    (a) fire control
    (b) electric power line contact
    (c) loss of stability
    (d) control malfunction
    (e) two-blocking
    (f) overload
    (g) carrier or travel malfunction

1. Know the functions and limitations of the crane and attachments.
2. Know basic crane terms.
3. Know the basics of machine power flow systems:
   (a) mechanical
   (b) electrical
   (c) pneumatic
   (d) hydraulic
   (c) combination
4. Know how the boom hoist and load hoist(s) are driven and engaged to the power source.
5. Know the requirements of standard and optional controls.
6. Know the requirements of pre-operation inspection and maintenance.
7. Know how to use operational assist devices which include:
   (a) anti-two block
   (b) load moment indicators and rated load indicators
   (c) outrigger position indicators
   (d) mechanical levels
   (e) boom angle indicators
   (f) load indicating devices
   (g) boom stops and boom hoist disconnect
   (h) radius indicators
   (i) drum rotation indicators
   (j) boom length indicators
8. Know how to calculate net capacity for every possible configuration of the crane using the manufacturer's load chart.
9. Know how to use manufacturer approved attachments and their effect on the crane.
10. Know the function and safe use of crawler position (extended or retracted), outriggers, and/or stabilizers.
11. Know how to assemble and disassemble boom sections, extensions and jib configurations.
12. Know the effects of thermal expansion and contraction in hydraulic cylinders (where applicable).

1. Know the terminology necessary to use load charts.
2. Know how to use load charts. This includes knowing:
   (a) the operational limitations of load charts and footnotes
   (b) how to relate the chart to the configuration of the crane, crawlers or outriggers extended or retracted, jib erected or offset, and various counterweight configurations
   (c) the difference between structural capacity and capacity limited by stability
   (d) what is included in load chart capacity
   (e) the range diagram and its relationship to the load chart
   (f) the work area chart and its relationship to the load chart
   (g) where to find and how to use the "parts-ofline" information

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