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Certification of Crane Operators
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CERTIFICATIONS

Concrete Pump Operator

Written Exam - Reference Materials

The following reference materials are used by CCO to verify the accuracy of CCO test questions.

     Primary Reference Materials

  1. ASME B30.27 - Material Placement Systems Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings
    Available for purchase at: https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/ASME/ASMEB30272019
  2. ACPA Safety Manual 7: A Guide for the Prevention of Accidents When Driving, Operating, Cleaning, and Maintaining Concrete Pumps, Placing Booms, and Related Equipment
    Available for purchase at: https://www.concretepumpers.com/content/safety-manual-v701-english
  3. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations: Title 49, Parts 383, 392, 395, 396
    Available at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/b/5/3
  4. Putzmeister Safety Manual: Concrete Delivery and Placing Machines
    Available at: https://www.putzmeister.com/web/northamerica/downloads

     Supplemental Reference Materials

  1. OSHA Job Hazard Analysis
    Available at: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha3071.pdf
  2. OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Heat
    Available at https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/water-rest-shade
  3. ACPA Certified Operator Study Guide: Guidelines for the Safe Operation of Concrete Pumps
    Available at: http://www.concretepumpers.com/files/attachments/studyguide.pdf
  4. ACPA Safety Bulletins: Hose Whipping Parts I and II
    Available at: https://www.concretepumpers.com/content/safety
  5. ACI PRC 304-00: Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete
    Available for purchase at: https://www.concrete.org/store/productdetail.aspx?ItemID=30400
  6. Schwing Operations Manual
    Available at: http://schwingpartsstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Operation-Manual-New-Gen.-Schwing-SP-500-1250-min.pdf