Crane Daily Pre-use Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Crane Type

• What type of crane is being inspected?

  Jib Crane

  Bridge Crane

  Gantry Crane

• Equipment Number

• Date of Inspection

  Date

Visual Inspection

• Travel areas free of obstructions? (Housekeeping)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take a picture of the obstructions.

  Media

• Wheels/trolley rollers seated properly on rails/beams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conductors and collectors free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Festooned cable running free, not tangled or damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wire rope/chain is in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wire rope spooled neatly on the drum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Block sheaves are free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hook rotates freely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hook not spread more than 15% or bent more than 10 degrees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety latch is in place and is still functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pendant is free of damage and buttons move freely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pendant is clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location of main power shut-off is known and is easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximum capacities are clearly marked in required locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secured to the foundation? (JIB ONLY)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The bumpers and stops are intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operational Inspection

• Does each button on the pendant work as indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signal lights/horns working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the brakes work in all directions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the upper limit switch working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lower limit switch working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there at least 5 wraps of rope remaining on the drum with the hook at the lowest point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any unusual noises or conditions noted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Approval For Use

• Does this crane pass the visual and operational inspections?

  Yes

  No

• Inspector's signature

  Sign