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D O C F O C: Aily Perator Hecklist OR Verhead Ranes

The document provides a daily checklist for overhead crane operators to conduct safety inspections of cranes at the beginning of each shift. It lists various items to check, including safety equipment, authorization to operate, checking the area for hazards, preliminary equipment checks like the condition of ropes and hooks, additional checks of components, and items to observe during usage like load rigging and brake tests. The goal is to prevent accidents by ensuring cranes and components are in safe working order before each use through visual inspections.

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D O C F O C: Aily Perator Hecklist OR Verhead Ranes

The document provides a daily checklist for overhead crane operators to conduct safety inspections of cranes at the beginning of each shift. It lists various items to check, including safety equipment, authorization to operate, checking the area for hazards, preliminary equipment checks like the condition of ropes and hooks, additional checks of components, and items to observe during usage like load rigging and brake tests. The goal is to prevent accidents by ensuring cranes and components are in safe working order before each use through visual inspections.

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1850 LARKIN WILLIAMS RD.

FENTON, MO 63026
(636) 343-9700
FAX (636) 343-0840

DAILY OPERATOR CHECKLIST FOR OVERHEAD CRANES


REMEMBER: DAILY INSPECTIONS COULD PREVENT ALMOST ALL MECHANICAL FAILURE ACCIDENTS.

OSHA regulations (Section 1910.179) requires overhead crane operators to conduct a daily safety check of their hoists or
cranes prior to use at the beginning of each shift during which a crane is used. Visual inspections shall be limited to that which
can be made from a catwalk, floor, or other safe observation point.
• No written or signed report is required on a daily basis for this inspection.
• Any deficiency is to be reported to the proper person before you use the hoist or crane.
• A daily check of these items for function, proper operation, wear, and damage is required at the start of each shift prior to the
use of the crane.

Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility!


• SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Do you have, and are you using, all the safety equipment that you need for the
areas you will be traveling through or working within?

• ARE YOU TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT?


Do Not Operate Any Hoist Or Crane Unless:
1. You have been trained & have read the manufacturers operation & safety manual.
2. You have been authorized to do so by your employer.

• AREA CHECKOUT: BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE CONTROLS YOU MUST:


1. Know where the Crane Disconnect Switch located.
2. Look to see if there are any WARNING signs on or near the push button pendant or controls,
warning of persons working on the crane or in the cane travel area.
3. Look around the area for any people working on the crane or in the runway travel area.
4. Are people working in the area, that the load you are going to pickup will travel? They must be
warned, and asked to move if the load will travel over their location.
5. Is the area where you will set the load down large enough and/or cleared of obstructions? Is
there adequate cribbing material, if required?
6. Do you have the proper slings or other below-the-hook devices required to properly attach and pick
up the load?
7. Do you know the weight of the item being lifted? Is the load plus all below-the-hook devices less
than or equal to the rated capacity of the crane?
• PRELIMINARY EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT: BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE CONTROLS YOU MUST:
1. Look up at the Hoist, Trolley, Bridge, Runway and Electrification. Look for any loose, damaged or
broken parts of the system.
2. Look to see if the wire rope is properly reeved and seated in the drum grooves properly.
3. The bottom block should not be twisted causing any two lengths of wire rope to touch.
4. Check for items contacting or close to any open power sources. Are control enclosures properly
closed?
5. Check for wires pulled from strain reliefs or bushings.
6. Check Pushbutton Pendant or controls for any damage, including cracks, torn boots, or missing
legends.
7. Check the Controls for the A.N.S.I. required Warning Tag.

• EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT: (POWERED) PROCEED ONLY IF ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS HAVE
CHECKED OUT SATISFACTORILY.
1. FIRST, PUSH THE OFF BUTTON or Pull the disconnect to the off position. Be positive the power to
the controller is disconnected.
2. Try all the pushbuttons or controls EXCEPT THE ON BUTTON, to check for proper operation and
button feel. Each button should operate smoothly with no sticking and, when released, return to the
off position automatically.
3. Now you can PUSH the ON BUTTON.
4. If the crane has a button operated warning device, press this button to test it’s operation.
5. The next button to be pressed MUST be the UP BUTTON. If the hoist raises the empty hook, then
you may proceed. If the empty hook is lowered when the up button is pushed, IMMEDIATELY
release the button. The hoist is incorrectly phased and must be correctly phased by a qualified
service person before you proceed. If you attempt to use an incorrectly phased hoist, the upper limit
switch will not operate, and will allow the hoist to “two block” (causing the hook block to contact
the hoist frame) and/or shear the wire rope.
6. It is now time to TEST the UPPER LIMIT SWITCH. Raise the empty hook. EXTREME CARE shall be
exercised; the hook block shall be inched into the limits or run in at low speed. When contacting
the limit switch the up circuit should shut off automatically, or temporarily reverse the hook, and
then shut off. If the switch does not operate properly, the appointed person shall be immediately
notified. The hoist limit switch, which controls the upper limit of travel of the load block shall
never be used as an operating control.
7. Now check all the other pushbuttons or controls for proper control, function and direction.

• ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKS: IT IS NOW TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR VISUAL CHECKS.


1. HOOKS are to be check for the following:
a. Wear anywhere on the hook particularly in the saddle area. (10 percent maximum)
b. Bending, or twisting is usually found that the tip of the hook or at the point where the shank
comes out of the block. If any twist beyond 10° from the plane of the unbent hook or if the
throat has been stretched 15% or more the hook must be replaced.
c. Cracks anywhere on the hook.
d. Safety latches, in place and functional. Not distorted or out of the throat. Spring functioning.
e. Hook nut if visible. Tight and locked to hook with through pin or welded.
f. Hook should rotate freely in the bottom block assembly. No grinding feeling or sound should
be observed.
2. BOTTOM BLOCK ASSEMBLY is to be checked for the following:
a. Structural Damage.
b. Capacity markings if required.
c. Bottom Block Sheave(s) should rotate freely, with no grinding feeling or sounds coming from
the bearing(s).
d. Bottom Block Sheave(s) should not have deepened grooves or a wire rope pattern worn into the
seat area or have worn flanges. Sheave(s) are to be smooth.
e. No cracks should be found in any component.
f. Bottom block sheave guard(s) must be intact and unbroken. No part of the sheave guard
should be in contact with a wire rope or sheave.
3. WIRE ROPE: is to be checked by walking 360° around the lowered hook block and looking for the
following conditions:
a. Reduction in diameter, caused by loss of center core support, internal or external corrosion, or
wear of outside wires.
b. Broken wires.
c. Kinking, Crushing, Cutting, Unstranding Or Thermal Damage.
4. LOAD CHAIN: is to be checked by walking 360° around the lowered hook block and looking for the
following conditions:
a. Any link that has cracks, gouges, nicks, weld splatter, corrosion, or distorted links.
b. Wear at contact points. Slacken the chain and rotate links so that the wearing area is visible to
inspect for wear at the contact points. If wear is observed or if stretching is suspected, further
inspection by a qualified person is required.
c. Run the chain up-and-down, listen and feel for smooth operation through the chain sprockets
and guide. If roughness or jumping are observed, further inspection by a qualified person is
required.
5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO CHECK:
a. Proper operation of Bridge and Trolley Motor Brakes.
b. Little or no Hook Drift when releasing Up or Down push button or control.
c. Pushbutton pendant Strain Relief is in good condition.
d. Proper Tracking of Trolley and/or Bridge.
e. Good Housekeeping. No loose items on crane that could fall, or any excessive oil leaks.
f. On cab operated cranes, the availability and condition of a fire extinguisher.
g. On cab operated cranes, the availability and condition of the emergency means of egress.
h. Condition of any Air or Hydraulic Lines.
i. Condition of all Below-The-Hook Devices including Slings.
6. ITEMS TO CONSTANTLY OBSERVE DURING CRANE USAGE:
a. All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation or
excessive wear of components.
b. Proper rigging of the load.
c. The operator shall test the hoist brakes each time a load approaching the rated load is handled.
The brakes shall be tested by raising the load a few inches and applying the brakes.
d. Check to see that there is never any less than two full wraps of wire rope on the drum. (for each
attachment to the drum).

* THIS LIST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE 100% COMPLETE. THIS LIST SHOULD BE MODIFIED FOR EACH HOIST OR CRANE IN YOUR FACILITY IF NECESSARY .

Remember: Accidents Can Be Prevented

MCLAUGHLIN HOIST & CRANE


1850 Larkin Williams Road Fenton, MO 63026
(636)343-9700 Fax(636)343-0840
www.stlcrane.com

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