Action Crane Inspection Checklist

Has a pre-planning meeting been conducted before assembly?

Has a pre-start inspection been conducted on the crane?

Is there adequate room for the crane?

Is the crane located a safe distance away from excavations?

Has the SWMS been read and signed by workers conducting the work?

Does the crane operator and dogman have their tickets on them?

Does the crane operator know the weight of the lift?

Has a lift study been conducted and is it being used?

Did the crane operator do a dry run before lifting?

Is the lifting equipment appropriate for the load being lifted?

Are counterweights used as required by the customer or client?

If the crane is set up near a road, has traffic management been considered?

Has over head hazards been considered such as power lines?

If overhead power lines are present, is a certified spotter being used?

Is the spotter focussing on the task at hand and not distracted ?

Has the crane been set up on a stable site?

Has the weather conditions been considered ?

Is site base compacted and stable?

Are the outriggers out and in place and the wheels lifted?

Is the crane the right size for the job?

Has adequate barricading or fencing been supplied for public access?

Has an exclusion zone been selected for around the crane?

Is there radio contact with the crane operator and work crew?

Are the workers wearing their PPE?

Are other workers moving around or under lifts or within exclusion zones?

Is there adequate lighting if work is being done at night or in low light conditions?

Is the cabin of the crane tidy, no rubbish laying around?

Is the immediate area around the crane tidy and clean?