Truck Mounted Articulating Knuckle Boom Cranes is a 13-minute online course that trains operators and ground crew on the safe setup, operation, and load management of truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes as addressed by OSHA's crane and derrick standards under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC. It is designed for construction workers, utility crews, and equipment operators and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Crane-related incidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death on construction sites. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 42 to 44 crane-related fatalities occur annually in the United States, with a significant portion involving load drops, crushing hazards, and rigging failures. OSHA's crane and derrick standards under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC establish strict requirements for operator qualification, equipment inspection, and safe operating procedures - and violations can result in penalties up to $16,550 per serious citation or $165,514 for willful violations.
This course trains your employees on the specific hazards and operating procedures for truck-mounted articulating knuckle boom cranes. Your team will learn proper setup and stabilization techniques, how to read and apply load charts, safe lifting and rigging practices, and pre-operation inspection requirements. The training addresses the unique characteristics of knuckle boom cranes that distinguish them from conventional boom cranes, helping operators avoid common errors that lead to tip-overs and load failures.
OSHA regulates crane operations in construction under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, which covers cranes and derricks. These standards require employers to ensure that crane operators are qualified or certified, that equipment is inspected before each shift, and that a qualified person conducts lift planning for complex operations. While knuckle boom cranes are sometimes classified differently depending on their capacity and use, OSHA has clarified that truck-mounted cranes used in construction activities fall under Subpart CC requirements. A review of 249 overhead crane incidents found 838 OSHA violations, 133 injuries, and 133 fatalities, with 37% involving workers crushed by loads and 27% caused by load drops from rigging failure. Penalties for crane safety violations can reach $16,550 for serious citations and $165,514 for willful or repeated violations. Employers must maintain inspection records and ensure operators are trained on the specific type of crane they operate.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.