Load Chart Academy

Manual Chapter 4 Hoist Systems

Module 1 Wire Rope Hoist Line

Module 2 Installing and Maintaining Wire Rope Hoist Lines

Module 3 Wire Rope End Terminations

Module 4 Hoist Line Inspection Requirements

Module 5 Load Blocks and Overhaul Balls

Module 6 Load Block Mechanical Advantage

Module 7 Block Reeving, Parts of Line

Module 8 Block Spinning and Line Twisting

Chapter 4 Quiz / Study Questions (70)

Manual Chapter 5 Rigging

Module 1 Rigging Overview

Module 2 Qualified Rigger Requirements

Module 3 Wire Rope Rigging

Module 4 Synthetic Rigging

Module 5 Chain for Rigging

Module 6 Overview of Rigging Hardware

Module 7 Hooks

Module 8 Shackles

Module 9 Eyebolts and Hoist Rings

Module 10 Other Rigging Hardware

Module 11 Overview of Basic Hitches

Module 12 Vertical / Straight Pull Hitch

Module 13 Basket Hitch

Module 14 Choker Hitch

Module 15 Bridle Hitch

Module 16 Knowing and Verifying Load Weight

Module 17 Load Center of Gravity and Rigging

Module 18 Overview of Sling Angle and Sling Loading

Module 19 Load Angle Factors

Module 20 Rigger's Method for Calculating Sling Loading

Module 21 Using Rigging Capacity Charts

Module 22 OPTIONAL Additional Rigging Calculations

Module 23 OPTIONAL Rigging Selection Process and Illustration

Chapter 5 Quiz / Study Questions (101)

Manual Chapter 6 Work Area Characteristics

Module 1 Site Review

Module 2 Work Area Access

Module 3 Additional Work Area Considerations

Module 4 Ground Conditions Part 1

Module 5 Ground Conditions Part 2

Module 6 Ground Conditions Part 3

Module 7 Ground Conditions Part 4

Chapter 6 Quiz / Study Questions (40)

Manual Chapter 7 Overhead Power Lines

Module 1 Power Line Hazards, Fatality Cases

Module 2 Overview of OSHA Power Line Regulations

Module 3 OSHA Power Line Clearance Requirements Option 1, Option 2, Option 3

Module 4 OSHA Encroachment Prevention Requirements

Module 5 Work in the Prohibited Zone

Module 6 Operations Under Power Lines

Module 7 Powerline Contact Emergency Response

Chapter 7 Quiz / Study Questions (41)

Manual Chapter 8 Lift Planning Setup and Assembly

Module 1 Lift Planning Crane Setup Overview

Module 2 General Lift Planning

Module 3 Critical Lift Planning

Module 4 Crane Selection Using Range Diagram and Load Charts

Module 5 Crane Setup Overview

Module 6 Assembly / Disassembly Director

Module 7 Lattice Boom Assembly

Module 8 Lattice Boom Disassembly

Module 9 Setting Up on Outriggers / Stabilizers

Module 10 Leveling the Crane

Module 11 Verifying the Lifting Radius

Chapter 8 Quiz / Study Questions (63)

Manual Chapter 9 Lifting Operations

Module 1 Overview Signaling and Communications

Module 2 Voice Audible Signals

Module 3 Standard Hand Signals

Module 4 Introduction to Dynamic Loading

Module 5 Consequences of Dynamic Loading

Module 6 Side Loading

Module 7 Fundamentals of Safe Crane Operation

Module 8 Duty Cycle Operations

Module 9 Tilt Up Operations

Module 10 Pick and Carry

Module 11 On Rubber Lifts, Demolition Operations, and Pile Driving

Module 12 Traveling the Crane

Module 13 Multiple Crane Lifts

Module 14 Multiple Drum Operations

Module 15 Land Cranes on Barges

Module 16 Controlled Load Lowering Requirements

Module 17 Tag Line Requirements and Usage

Module 18 Hoisting Personnel

Module 19 Leaving the Crane Unattended

Module 20 Emergency Procedures

Chapter 9 Quiz / Study Questions (152)

Manual Chapter 10 Operating in Adverse Conditions

Module 1 Crane Condition: Operating Older Cranes

Module 2 Extreme Temperatures

Module 3 Wet Conditions

Module 4 Wind

Chapter 10 Quiz / Study Questions (33)

Manual Chapter 11 Operational Aids and Safety Devices

Module 1 Overview Operational Aids and Safety Devices

Module 2 Category I Operational Aids

Module 3 Category II Operational Aids

Module 4 Load Weighing Devices

Module 5 Safety Devices

Chapter 11 Quiz / Study Questions (28)

Manual Chapter 12 Crane Inspection Requirements

Module 1 Overview, Shift, Monthly Inspections

Module 2 Annual Inspection

Module 3 Other Inspections, Inspection Intervals

Module 4 Safety During the Inspection Process

Chapter 12 Quiz / Study Questions (25)

Manual Chapter 13 Additional CCO Related Safety Measures

Module 1 Work Area Controls

Module 2 Crane Access and Egress

Module 3 Fall Protection

Chapter 13 Quiz / Study Questions (23)

Manual Chapter 14 Load Charts Updated 4.14.25

Module 1 Load Charts Overview

Module 2 Chart Capacity and Key Concepts Updated 4.14.25

Module 3 Structural Charts and Tipping Charts

Module 4 Work Area Diagrams

Module 5 Parts of Line and Reeving (repeat from Chapter 4)

Module 6 TLL Load Charts

Module 7 Using the TLL Range Diagram for Wire Rope Deductions

Module 8 LAT Load Charts

Module 9 TSS Load Charts

Module 10 Lift Director Mobile Crane Load Charts

Chapter 14 Quiz / Study Questions (45)

Link to Lift Director Load Chart Manual

Information about the Practice Exams

90 Question, Randomly Generated Practice Exams

650 Multiple Choice Questions