Organization:
Location: Building
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Date: Name:
Safety Inspection Checklist Any Specific
Overhead Crane Inspections Yes No N/A observations or
Comments
01. Is the rated load of the crane plainly marked on each side?
02. If the crane has more than one hoisting unit, does each hoist
have its rated load marked on it or its load block?
03. Is this marking clearly legible from the ground or floor?
04. Is there a minimum clearance of Three (3) inches overhead
and two (2) inches laterally provided and maintained between
crane and obstructions?
05. Are only designated personnel permitted to operate the crane?
06. Are stops provided at the limits of travel of the trolley?
07. Are bumpers capable of stopping the crane provided where
required?
08. Do the sheaves and ropes of hoisting equipment meet the
requirements of:
09. Are periodic inspections performed on cranes, hooks, ropes,
slings, chains, & hoists in accordance with
10. Are all new cranes and extensively repaired or altered lifting
devices load tested at 120 % prior to use ? Is evidence of the
test readily available in the form of the MFG'S written
certification or maintenance records?
11. Are crane hooks inspected during annual inspection for cracks
utilizing magnetic particles or other suitable crack detection /
inspection methods?
12. Are crane hooks removed from service when the throat
opening exceeds more than 15 % of normal, or the hook
shows more than a 10 degree twist from the plane of the
unbent hook or shows signs of cracks?
13. Do hooks have safety closure latches properly positioned and
functional?
14. Are hoists, chains, slings and hooks marked to indicate the
item identification number, load rating and next periodic
inspection date?