Melancthon Overhead Crane Pre-use Inspection

• Melancthon Wind O&M Monthly Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspector:

  Select Chad Chris Clayton Dan George Heath Jason Kevin Mike Paul Tyler Shawn Lorena Joe Bill

  • Chad
  • Chris
  • Clayton
  • Dan
  • George
  • Heath
  • Jason
  • Kevin
  • Mike
  • Paul
  • Tyler
  • Shawn
  • Lorena
  • Joe
  • Bill

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 to be done prior to use at least once in a 24hr period.

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<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Control cable is attached and no loose connections<br>

  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<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All limit flags present and in good condition<br>

  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 - Before attaching a load, test all controls for proper operation

• 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<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check block and hook for free movement <br>

  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<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Sheaves - deformation or damage<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Wire rope - deformation or damage<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Rigging

• Expected Loads are within capacity of Crane<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rigging Load Ratings clearly visible and rated for expected load and rigging method

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rigging in good condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lifting zone is free from obstacles and hazards

  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