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1. Types of tower cranes, components & terminology

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2. Causes & results of tower crane accidents

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3. Inspector’s role in reducing crane accidents & liability exposure

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4. Setting up a tower crane inspection program

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5. OSHA & ASME pre-operational, monthly and annual inspection requirements

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6. The three levels of inspection

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7. Inspection procedures and techniques

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8. Recognizing and understanding the differences between deficiencies & safety hazards

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9. Correct way to write inspection reports to provide the proper documentation

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10. Inspecting structural components, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, electrical systems, wire rope, operational aids, and safety devices

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11. Structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety/liability areas of inspection

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12. When to perform a non-destructive crack detection test

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13. Performing load tests

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14. Crane setup and recognizing site hazards

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15. Safe operating practices and procedures

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16. Safety procedures for working tower cranes near power lines

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17. Hand and voice signals

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18. Hoisting personnel

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19. Basic rigging procedures

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The TCI exam spans 19 domains - Types of tower cranes, components & terminology, Causes & results of tower crane accidents, Inspector’s role in reducing crane accidents & liability exposure, Setting up a tower crane inspection program, OSHA & ASME pre-operational, monthly and annual inspection requirements, The three levels of inspection, Inspection procedures and techniques, Recognizing and understanding the differences between deficiencies & safety hazards, Correct way to write inspection reports to provide the proper documentation, Inspecting structural components, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, electrical systems, wire rope, operational aids, and safety devices, Structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety/liability areas of inspection, When to perform a non-destructive crack detection test, Performing load tests, Crane setup and recognizing site hazards, Safe operating practices and procedures, Safety procedures for working tower cranes near power lines, Hand and voice signals, Hoisting personnel, and Basic rigging procedures. Every practice question maps to one of them, so you train on exactly what's tested.

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"put this off for weeks then crammed the last few days. the practice questions on tciexam saved me honestly, especially the stuff on wire rope and sheave inspection. walked in nervous, walked out relieved. did not expect to pass on the first try."

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"wasnt sure a website could actually prep you for something this hands on but the breakdown on when you need non destructive crack testing vs just a visual actually clicked for me. studied maybe an hour a night for two weeks, thats it."

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"almost gave up studying cause the report writing section felt like a seperate exam on its own. the mock questions on documentation and liability stuff helped me seperate deficiencies from actual hazards in my head. passed, still kinda surprised."

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