Page 1: Initial questions

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Crane Operator Name:

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  • Location

Make/model of Crane

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Weather description

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Crane Details

  • Is the FLHRA completed

  • Is operator's manual in the cab?

  • Are Load Charts present?

  • Has the Pre-shift Crane inspection been logged by an operator?

  • Fire extinguisher accessible/charged?

  • Is spill kit present?

  • Is annual inspection current?

  • Are audible alarms functioning?

  • Is daily job ticket signed

  • Is the operator's cab clean?

  • Is the crane deck and walking surfaces clean/clear/dry?

  • Are ladders and steps free of debris, defects, and damage?

  • Are there visible leaks

  • Is the Counterweight/Crushing Hazard Warning decal present?

  • Is the Electrocution Hazard Warning decal present?

  • Is the Hand Signals decal present?

  • Is the Outrigger Crushing Hazard Warning decal present?

  • Is the Three-Point of contact warning decal present?

  • Is the Collapsing Boom Hazard decal present?

Crane Setup

  • Is the crane level?

  • Has crane assemble/disassembly form been filled out?

  • Is swing radius properly barricaded?

  • Is jib in use?

  • Is crane working near overhead powerlines?

  • Has the 360 degree work zone been established up to the crane's maximum working radius?

  • Are outriggers fully deployed?

  • Is proper cribbing in use?

  • If set up near an excavation, is proper distance maintained?

  • Are there any visible ground condition hazards?

  • Is any part of the crane , including loadline or load, working within 20 feet of a powerline?

  • If yes, is the crane grounded, and/or 20 foot clearance established?

Lifting Operations

  • Describe Lift

  • Is lift in the blind?

  • Is there a qualified signaller present?

  • What method of communication is being used? (hand, radio, phone, 2-way, other)

  • Is suspended personnel platform being used?

  • What configuration is being used?

  • Radius?

  • Boom angle

  • Parts of line

  • Load weight

  • Lifting with block/ball?

  • How was load weight verified?

Rigging

  • What rigging is being used? Please describe briefly

  • If hooks are being used, are the safety latches present?

  • Was rigging inspected prior to use?

  • Was rigging properly labelled and tagged?

  • Was load rigged by a qualified rigger?

Safety

  • Are had hats worn?

  • Are safety glasses worn?

  • Is high visibility apparel worn?

  • Pre-lift meeting held?

  • Safe work permit required?

  • Is fall protection in use?

  • Are H2S/CO monitors in use?

Page 2: Main checklist

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