STANDARD TOWER CRANE “START OF SHIFT INSPECTION”
Lessee: ________________________________________ Week of: ________________________ Year: _____________
Project: ______________________________________________ Crane Owner: ____________________________________________
Site Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Crane Make: ________________________ Model: ____________________ Serial #: ________________________________________
; Checked, approved, and in good working order ⊠ Checked, found faulty, notified supervisor
(details required under remarks) ⊟ Not applicable to this item
# Standard Tower Crane Operator Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Electrical power cords – main feed – junction box/splice
2 Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
3 ON/OFF switch (main disconnect)
4 Crane base inspection
5 Inspect walkways, handrails, guards, ladders, and perimeter barricade
6 Inspect structure, pins, keepers, and mast bolts
7 Ensure all tower wedges or tie backs are in place and tight
8 Ensure all doors, panels, and covers are in place and weather-tight
9 Operators controls functioning adequately
10 Load moment hoist limit
11 Load moment trolley limit
12 Maximum load (line pull)
13 Trolley out
14 Trolley in
15 Hoist up deceleration limit
16 Hoist upper limit
17 Hoist down limit or slack line
18 Ensure all audio/visual indicators are functioning properly
19 Anemometer
20 Hoist brake is functioning
21 Slewing brake is functioning
22 Trolley brake
23 Visually inspect load block and hook
24 Travel brake to rail where applicable
25 Rail travel forward and reverse operation and limit
26 Inspect tracks for loose connections, proper drainage, subsidence and
bogie wear on travelling cranes, rail clamps, and end stops
27 Housekeeping:
concrete debris, rebar dowels, signage lights, access/egress, etc.
28 Supervisor notified of defects or faults
29 Operator to initial daily
Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Weekly Supervisor and Operator signatures indicating inspections have been completed
Operator’s Signature: __________________________ Operator’s Name:_________________________ Certificate No. _______________
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Supervisor’s Signature:__________________________________ Supervisor’s Name: __________________________________________
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This checklist is a minimum standard. Manufacturer/supplier may require more.