FMSO Mobile Crane

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Names of Auditors

• Name(s) of Employees and Supervisor being audited.

Employee Competencies

• Are employees certified with the appropriate credentials for the work they will be performing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Supervisor Competencies

• Can the supervisor describe in general terms his role in the planned lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Observation of Work Practices

• CRANE SET UP

• Is the crane level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outriggers fully extended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If outriggers are not fully extended, is there a load chart for the intermediate position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate blocking used beneath each outrigger pad?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each pad level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is crane set up near an excavation or near the top of a retaining wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the tires completely off the ground if on outriggers? (If not, request proof that no significant load is on the tires)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any blocking under the outrigger beams or crane body?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lift zone barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tail swing zone barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the crane been improperly counter weighted to increase capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any hydraulic fluid leaks, especially at outrigger cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CRANE

• Is the load rating clearly marked on each side of crane?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane have a hoist limiting device (anti-two block or A2B)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the hoist limiting device work properly? Ask for demonstration. If this safety feature is absent or not functional, it is recommended that the crane be taken out of service immediately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there boom limit switches? Ask for demonstration that they work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of damage to any boom sections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there ay chords or lattice (lacing) members bent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a tape measure in the cab and is it used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane have some type of load indicating system? If this safety feature is absent or not functional, recommend taking the crane out of service immediately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the load indicating system been calibrated n the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If equipped with an on-board computer, has the computer been programmed with the correct counter weight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rope wound on the drums properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate lift chart in the cab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate operator's manual in the cab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CRANE OPERATIONS

• Does the operator stay in the cab while a load is on the hook?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane boom raise/lower and slew smoothly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the hoist line start and stop smoothly and slowly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAVELING A CRANE

• If warning signals are available, are they used when approaching workmen, blind corners, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boom (lattice) as low as safely practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has telescopic boom been lowered to the traveling position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the swing lock engaged and the swing brake set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the empty hook snubbed or otherwise restrained from swinging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator is aware passengers are not allowed on the crane?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does crawler crane have the boom pointing uphill when traveling up or down a slope?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a designated person responsible for safety who determines boom position, route of travel, speed, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CRAWLER MOUNTED CRANES

• Does the operator have all the required permits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground level and smooth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is soil strength improvement necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there are underground facilities in the travel path, has their strength been evaluated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sudden starts and stops avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boom as short as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boom pointed in the direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, does the crane need to be de-rated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all the relevant braking and locking devices been set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the load as close to the ground as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator know the manufacturers recommended speed of travel? How is the travel speed being measured / monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tag lines in place to control swinging of the load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a signal person available to walk with the crane and assist the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RUBBER TIRE MOUNTED CRANES

• Does the operator have all the required permits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the recommended tire pressures known to the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the tires inflated per the manufacturers recommendations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the strength of underground facilities in the travel path been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the recommended travel speed known to the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is travel speed being measured / monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have sudden starts and stops been avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boom as short as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boom pointed in the direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all relevant braking and locking devices set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the load as close to the ground as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tag lines in place to control swinging on the load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CRANE OPERATOR

• Can the operator tell you the maximum capacity of the crane in its present configuration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the operator tell you the size and capacity of the load line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane operator know at what minimum boom angle the crane can be safely operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all people involved know and understand the hand signals being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there more than one signal person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator know the capacity of the block in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator had the site safety training or induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RIGGING

• Are all slings equipped with legible tags showing the safe working load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the condition of the hoist line in several locations. Are there any broken strands visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If broken strands exist, should the line be taken out of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system to identify equipment (slings, etc.) not suitable for service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any cable clips on the live line at wedge sockets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cable clips installed properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any sling eyes formed with Cable clips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wire rope slings in good condition? Check for storage conditions, broken strands, condition of sleeves, kinks, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are synthetic slings in good condition? Check for rips, cuts, tears, melted fibers, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all lifting hooks have safety clips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there significant wear evident on shackles, master links, hooks, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hoist lines twisted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the block spin when hoisting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL

• Are tag lines used to control loads being lifted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is anybody ever touching the load before it is landed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there overhead power lines in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, are adequate precautions being taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does everyone know who is in charge of the lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a crane permit system in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Auditor(s) Signature

  Sign

• Revision 1.0 iCloud posted document is the controlled copy. 06/19/13