Who is required to take Crane Safety for the Competent Person training?

OSHA requires a competent person be present on every job site where cranes are in operation. Required roles include designated competent persons, construction supervisors, safety officers, project managers, and those pursuing NCCCO certification.

How long does Crane Safety for the Competent Person training take to complete?

The course requires approximately 9-10 hours. Since it's self-paced, most students complete it within two to three weeks.

Does this course prepare me for NCCCO certification?

Yes. The course will prepare candidates for the CCO certification examinations, though candidates must complete the NCCCO certification process separately.

What topics are covered in Crane Safety for the Competent Person training?

Topics include hazard recognition, employer and operator responsibilities, crane operations, load charts, assembly/disassembly, inspections, multiple crane types, rigging, hand signals, and emergency response procedures.

Is eTraining's online Crane Safety for the Competent Person course valid and OSHA-compliant?

Yes. The course is built from OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.1400 and meets OSHA requirements for competent person training.

Crane Safety for the Competent Person

Q: What is Crane Safety for the Competent Person training?

OSHA-compliant safety program covering 29 CFR 1926.1400 providing approximately 9-10 hours of instruction on crane operations, safety requirements, hazard recognition, rigging, inspection, signals, and emergency response.

Q: Does this course cover all types of cranes?

Yes. Coverage includes mobile cranes, crawler cranes, telescopic boom cranes, tower cranes, overhead and gantry cranes, derricks, floating cranes and derricks on barges, dedicated pile drivers, and sideboom cranes.

Q: Can I take Crane Safety for the Competent Person training on my phone?

Yes. The course works on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones with automatic progress saving.

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✓9 to 10-Hour Online TrainingComplete online training covering OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 and crane operations and inspection and rigging and emergency response.
✓NCCCO Exam PreparationPrepare for NCCCO CCO certification examinations with course content aligned to exam knowledge areas.
✓Knowledge Check QuizzesComplete knowledge checks throughout 11 units to reinforce learning and prepare for the final exam.
✓Self-Paced FormatTrain at your own pace with fully narrated instruction and photos and video and case studies.
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OSHA Standard

29 CFR 1926.1400 (Cranes and Derricks in Construction)

Course Duration

9 to 10 hours

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100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity

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70% on final exam

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Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing

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English

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This course prepares candidates for the NCCCO CCO certification examinations

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Who Should Take the Crane Safety for the Competent Person?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

✓Construction supervisors and foremen on job sites with crane operations
✓Designated competent persons for crane and derrick work
✓Safety officers overseeing crane operations
✓Project managers responsible for lift planning and crane safety
✓Workers with safety responsibilities on crane job sites
✓Signal persons, riggers, and operators seeking advanced knowledge
✓Workers preparing for NCCCO certification examinations
✓Employers needing to designate qualified competent persons for crane work

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Industries That Require Crane Safety for the Competent Person

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

✓Commercial and industrial construction
✓Heavy civil construction and infrastructure projects
✓Structural steel erection
✓Bridge and highway construction
✓Demolition contractors
✓Refineries and petrochemical facilities
✓Power plant construction and maintenance
✓Shipyard and maritime construction
✓Manufacturing facilities with overhead cranes
✓Tower crane operations for high-rise construction

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Course covered more aspects of the crane and rigging then expected. Overall course content and testing was well thought out and put together in a logical effective fashion.

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I found the course extremely informative and worked well with my need. I also am forwarding this to my regional safety directors, who I hope will contact you to set up discounts since we are a large company and will be sending more students your way.

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I feel like your course helped me to know and recognize a lot of the dangers of cranes. The course flowed well together with easy learning modules. Thanks for taking the time to put together a well thought out course. I will definitely be back to take some other classes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Crane Safety for the Competent Person.

Crane Safety for the Competent Person training is an OSHA-compliant safety program covering 29 CFR 1926.1400. It provides approximately 9 to 10 hours of instruction on crane operations, safety requirements, hazard recognition, rigging, inspection, signals, emergency response, and the responsibilities of signal persons, riggers, operators, and competent persons. The course prepares candidates for NCCCO CCO certification examinations and goes beyond basic awareness to provide detailed knowledge necessary to create safe working environments. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of completion.

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 requires that a competent person be present on every job site where cranes are in operation. Workers who need this training include designated competent persons for crane operations, construction supervisors and foremen overseeing crane work, safety officers responsible for crane safety programs, project managers involved in lift planning, and workers preparing for NCCCO certification. The competent person must have sufficient experience and knowledge to recognize crane hazards, correct unsafe conditions, and has the authority to shut down operations until hazards are corrected.

The course requires approximately 9 to 10 hours of instruction time. Because it is self-paced, most students complete it within two to three weeks. You can complete as much or as little at one time as you like. Progress is saved automatically, so you can stop and resume on the same device at any time.

Yes. eTraining fully endorses the national certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and this course will prepare candidates for the CCO certification examinations. While the course provides comprehensive knowledge of crane safety and operations, candidates must still complete the NCCCO certification process separately, which includes written and practical examinations administered by NCCCO.

The course covers hazard types and recognition including power lines, electrocution, crane collapses, ground conditions, struck-by hazards, caught-in-between, and falls, responsibilities including employer provisions, operator qualification and certification, and competent/qualified person requirements, crane operations including crane components, rigging devices, slings, hitches, hooks, safety devices, operational aids, fall protection, and signals, site operations including planning, load charts, assembly and disassembly, operating near power lines, multiple crane operations, and hoisting personnel, inspections including shift, monthly, annual, and wire rope inspections, specific crane types including tower cranes, derricks, floating cranes, overhead and gantry cranes, and dedicated pile drivers, rigging including the lifting process, qualifications, wire rope, chain slings, synthetic slings, block and tackle, load calculations, and case studies, signals including hand signals for mobile cranes, crawler cranes, telescopic booms, tower cranes, and voice communication, emergency response including electrocution, falls, rescue procedures, caught-in-between, and struck-by incidents, and training including competent person qualifications, planning, inspections, incident command, and documentation. The course is divided into 10 parts with 11 units covering these topics comprehensively.

You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass the course. Knowledge check quizzes throughout the course help prepare you for the final exam but do not count toward your grade. If you do not pass on the first attempt, you can review the material and retake the exam.

Yes. eTraining’s Crane Safety for the Competent Person course is built from OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.1400 and covers all required competent person knowledge areas and responsibilities. You receive a certificate of completion upon passing that documents your training. The course is accepted by employers and meets OSHA’s requirements for competent person training on crane job sites. It also prepares candidates for NCCCO certification examinations.

Yes. The course covers mobile cranes, crawler cranes, telescopic boom cranes, tower cranes, overhead and gantry cranes, derricks, floating cranes and derricks on barges, dedicated pile drivers, and sideboom cranes. Each crane type has specific safety requirements, operational considerations, and regulatory standards covered in the training. The course provides comprehensive knowledge applicable to various crane operations in construction and general industry.

Yes. The Crane Safety for the Competent Person course works on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress is saved automatically on the same device, allowing you to pick up where you left off. The self-paced format allows you to complete training on any device at your convenience.