NCCCO LBT study plan

Define load weight, center of gravity, and rigging weight, and compute total suspended load for three worked examples

Identify the information required on a lift plan and explain why each item matters to the lift director

Calculate net capacity for a simple configuration using a load chart with deductions for block, ball, and rigging

List the site and configuration factors that reduce capacity: radius, boom length, quadrant, outrigger extension, and ground bearing

Classify lifts as ordinary or critical using defined criteria such as personnel exposure, multiple cranes, or proximity to power lines

Determine ground bearing pressure for outrigger floats and compare it to assumed soil capacity for two soil types

Draft a rigging selection for a multi-leg sling lift including sling angle effect on tension

Identify hazards along the crane's full travel path and swing radius and assign a control to each

Evaluate a site layout for crane positioning, access roads, laydown areas, and exclusion zones

Explain the requirements for barricades, accessible swing-radius control, and tag lines

Assess wind, weather, and visibility conditions against a stop-work threshold you define

Describe the process for verifying utility locations and establishing approach distances near power lines

Complete a full written lift plan for a non-routine lift from pre-lift meeting through post-lift review

Match rigging hardware to load and configuration and justify each selection

Identify the roles of lift director, signal person, operator, and rigger and describe handoffs between them

Self-score your lift plan against a checklist you build from the standards you are studying

Sequence the steps of a lift from pre-lift meeting to load securement and explain the stop criteria at each step

Describe standard hand signals and the fallback communication plan when radios fail or line of sight is lost

Explain how to conduct a trial lift and what observations justify stopping

Identify the conditions that require stopping work immediately and who has authority to stop the lift

Outline the inspection and maintenance documentation required before a crane is placed in service

Describe the recordkeeping for operator certification, rigging inspection, and lift plan retention

Explain the supervisor's role during a multi-crane or tandem lift and the added planning requirements

Draft an incident-response sequence from load drop through notification, scene control, and reporting

Summarize the scope of the applicable OSHA crane standard and the consensus standards governing lift planning and rigging

Explain employer and employee responsibilities for qualified and competent persons in lifting operations

Re-derive a load chart calculation and a ground bearing calculation without notes

Review your week 4 lift plan and correct every gap you now see

Answer at least 100 practice questions across all four domains and log every miss by domain and cause

Re-teach your three weakest topics aloud in under five minutes each without notes

Rehearse the full sequence of a lift from site assessment to post-lift documentation in one continuous walkthrough

Build a final one-page reference sheet of formulas, thresholds, and stop criteria