Standard for examination of the safety techniques for crane operators Jurisdiction China Year 1988 Published in Chinese Original/other title [Chinese] Qizhongji siji anquan jishu kaohe biaozhun Source In: Reference Collection of National Occupational Safety and Health Standards 1985-1986, China Standards Publishing Co., Beijing, China, Apr. 1988, p.452-463. Price: CNY 11.00 (whole volume). Serial number GB 6720-86 Descriptors [Primary] China, assessment of knowledge, cranes, handling by crane, safe working methods [Secondary] comment on standard, qualifications, standard Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract This standard (effective 1 May 1987) specifies the methods for examining technical competence with respect to safety of crane operators, including operators of bridge, gantry, tower, crawler, loading and unloading cranes. It specifies the age, educational and physical criteria to be met by the operators; training, examination and licensing of operators; regular re-examination, content of theory test on safe techniques; and practical examination problems. Scoring tables for practical examinations are annexed. An appended commentary explains items in the standard and cites the high incidence of industrial accidents due to cranes and faults of crane operators. CIS No. 93-16 Database ID 59519