Criteria for Certification

Certifications test the operator's ability to safely operate a specific piece of equipment, including the following:

• Capacity to read and locate information in equipment manuals (or other materials) related to safe equipment operation
• Understanding of controls and operations
• Ability to calculate load/capacity information for a variety of equipment configurations (manually or with a calculator)
• Knowledge of procedures for preventing and responding to power line contact
• Technical knowledge of the supporting ground and surface's ability to support expected loads, site hazards, and site access
• Skills and knowledge to safely operate the equipment
• Ability to recognize and avert risk when necessary
• The "Technical Knowledge Criteria" detailed in Appendix C of Subpart CC of 29 CFR §1926. (You will learn about this in the next slide.)

This ability is demonstrated through a written test. Additionally, operators must demonstrate the following in a practical test:

• The ability to properly inspect equipment prior to use (you learned about this in "Inspections"; it is also detailed in §1926.1412(d))
• Skills for operating and maneuvering equipment
• The ability to apply load chart information
• The ability to apply safe procedures for shutting down and securing equipment

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