Melancthon Overhead Crane Monthly Inspection Checklist

This Inspection is done Monthly by the designated In-house inspector to ensure everything is safe for operation.

• Crane Identification

  Richard-Wilcox 15 tonne

This Inspection is done Monthly by the designated In-house inspector to ensure everything is safe for operation.

Pendant

• All buttons move freely

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• E-stop functions

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Labels are present, legible and all functions are easily identified

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pendant tether is attached at both ends and in good condition
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Control cable is attached and no loose connections
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pendant slide moves freely for the full length

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Structure

• Look for and foreign objects that would interfere with crane motion

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any visible cracks, loose connections, other defects on structure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All bumpers present and in good condition
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All limit flags present and in good condition
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any visible damage, or abnormalities on Electrical Bus

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All guards in place and secure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Operation - Crane is ready to test, make sure fall zone is clear then switch power back on

Controls

• All pendant controls function as labeled

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All Traveling Brakes operate smoothly - no grabbing

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Listen for any abnormal sounds
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check block and hook for free movement
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check all limits function as intended

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Hook

• Hoist hook – check for cracks, deformation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety latch on hoist hook

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Swivel - check for smooth operation
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Sheaves - deformation or damage
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Wire rope - deformation or damage
  

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Checks complete

• Is the Crane safe to use?

  Yes

  No

• LOTO Crane with explanation of safety concern

• Notify Supervisor

• Enter Hazard into Synergy

• Signature

  Sign