The following reference materials are used by CCO to verify the accuracy of CCO test questions.
Primary Reference Materials
- ASME B30.27 - Material Placement Systems Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings
Available for purchase at: https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/ASME/ASMEB30272019
- ACPA Safety Manual 7: A Guide for the Prevention of Accidents When Driving, Operating, Cleaning, and Maintaining Concrete Pumps, Placing Booms, and Related Equipment
Available for purchase at: https://www.concretepumpers.com/content/safety-manual-v701-english
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations: Title 49, Parts 383, 392, 395, 396
Available at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/b/5/3
- Putzmeister Safety Manual: Concrete Delivery and Placing Machines
Available at: https://www.putzmeister.com/web/northamerica/downloads
Supplemental Reference Materials
- OSHA Job Hazard Analysis
Available at: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha3071.pdf
- OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Heat
Available at https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/water-rest-shade
- ACPA Certified Operator Study Guide: Guidelines for the Safe Operation of Concrete Pumps
Available at: http://www.concretepumpers.com/files/attachments/studyguide.pdf
- ACPA Safety Bulletins: Hose Whipping Parts I and II
Available at: https://www.concretepumpers.com/content/safety
- ACI PRC 304-00: Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete
Available for purchase at: https://www.concrete.org/store/productdetail.aspx?ItemID=30400
- Schwing Operations Manual
Available at: http://schwingpartsstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Operation-Manual-New-Gen.-Schwing-SP-500-1250-min.pdf