Jenkins Academy of Applied Technology
Cranes, Derricks, Rigging and Signaling
Learn the OSHA requirements for crane work in general industry and construction, including operator evaluation, rigging, signaling, inspections, power lines and lift controls. Fourteen audible lessons; allow about 45–60 minutes.
CRN-001 · School of Occupational Safety · General Occupational Safety
Open for enrollment · Free with sign-up · Noncredit. 14 lessons and a 28-question final knowledge assessment.
For: Workers, operators, riggers, signal persons and supervisors
The outline and resources are public. Sign in, enable free Academy course access and choose your study pace in My Learning to save your learning progress. Learning and practice are free; the optional assessment/certificate offer is described below.
What you will study
- Choose the rules for the equipment and work
- Assign competent and qualified people
- Verify operator training, certification and evaluation
- Verify task-specific rigging competence
- Qualify signal persons before assignment
- Use clear signals and stop when communication fails
- Plan support, access and changing ground conditions
- Control assembly, disassembly and special equipment
- Inspect equipment and control defects
- Inspect and select slings and hardware
- Prevent power-line contact and plan emergencies
- Control capacity, load movement and fall zones
- Apply general-industry crane and derrick rules
- Recognize special lifts and finish workplace verification
Assessment and completion
Complete the lessons in order and correctly answer every practice check. Practice is unlimited. Pass the final with at least 80% overall and every critical decision correct. Three final attempts are available per set, using alternating assessment forms and targeted lesson review after an unsuccessful attempt. An assessment attempt counts only when the server confirms it.
After passing, submit a 1–5 star rating to finish the course. Every rating is accepted equally; written feedback is optional. Your account retains the online knowledge completion, and you can download a knowledge record. This course does not issue an OSHA Outreach card or a professional or occupational certification.
Employer workplace component
Online knowledge component only. This course does not provide operator certification/licensing, employer practical evaluation, qualified-rigger status or signal-person qualification. Actual equipment training, practical tests and employer authorization remain separate.
The employer determines applicability and provides instruction in language and vocabulary the employee understands. Where the standard requires interaction with a knowledgeable or qualified trainer, arrange appropriate access through the employer. Academy support is asynchronous and has no guaranteed response time. Use the employer’s designated route for urgent safety decisions and required timely trainer access.
Online completion alone does not establish workplace compliance, operator qualification, competent-person status or permission to perform a hazardous task. Keep employer verification and any medical information in the employer’s appropriate records.
Learning resources
- Learner reference and sources ↗
- Employer workplace verification ↗
- Regulatory crosswalk ↗
- Role qualification and training record ↗
- Lift planning and work-area review ↗
- Ground and power-line planning record ↗
- Inspection and rigging readiness record ↗
- Special work and closeout record ↗
Version 1.0.0. Federal source review: 2026-10-22. The regulatory crosswalk identifies the course scope and primary sources; state-plan and employer requirements may add obligations.
Assessment and retake policy · Registration and record policy