Reference Materials

The following reference sources were used to verify the accuracy of the examination questions. These references can be purchased from the organizations listed below. Some may also be available through respective IUOE local union training organizations. Candidates should contact their appropriate union training representative to determine availability.

ASME logo

ASME B30.2-2022
Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist)

ASME B30.3-2019
Construction Tower Cranes

ASME B30.4-2020
Portal, Tower, and Pedestal Cranes

ASME B30.5-2021
Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.23-2022
Personnel Lifting Systems

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
22 Law Drive, Box 2900
Fairfield, NJ 07007
Tel: (800) 843-2763
www.asme.org

IPT's Crane and Rigging Training Manual

IPT’s Crane and Rigging Training Manual
IPT Publishing and Training, Ltd.
P.O. Box 9590
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5X2 Canada
Tel: (780) 962-4548
www.iptbooks.com

OETIO

Mobile Craning Today

Contact: Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario

Tel: (613) 543-2911
www.oetio.com

Crane Institute

Mobile Cranes Rigging

Contact: Crane Institute of America, Inc.Tel: (800) 832-2726
www.craneinstitute.com

OSHA

29 CFR 1910.147; The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tag out)

29 CFR1910.179; Overhead & Gantry Cranes

29 CFR 1910.180; Crawler, Locomotive & Truck Crane

29 CFR 1926.251; Rigging Equipment for Material Handling

29 CFR 1926.1400-1442; Crane & Derricks in Construction

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Department of Labor

https://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.html