Title Page
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Crane Serial #
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Client / Site
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Location
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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In addition to checking the items in this template, items to constantly observe during crane usage:
- All operating mechanisms are functional and free from maladjustment
- Load is rigged properly
- Hoist brakes checked each time a load approaching the rated load is handled
Pre-operation
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Crane is registered and permitted to be used in operations
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Operator is in good condition and is competent to perform the work
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Operating and emergency controls are in place
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Operator knows where the crane disconnect switch is located
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There are no warning signs on or near the push button pendant or controls
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There are no people working on the crane or in the runway travel area
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There are no people working in the area, that the load the operator is going to pick up will travel
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The area where the operator will set the load down is large enough and/ or cleared of obstructions
Equipment
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Bridge
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Motor
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Brake
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Shaft Couplings
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Shaft Bearings
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Gears
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Wheels
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Girders and Connections
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Guards and Covers
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Bumpers
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Bumper Bolts
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Master Switches
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Pushbutton
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Wiring
Main Hoist
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Motor
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Brake
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Couplings
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Gears, Shaft and Bearings
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Upper Block
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Lower Block
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Hook, Magnetic Particle
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Hook and Throat Opening Measurement
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Hook
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Hoist Cable
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Rope Drum
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Guards
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Limit Switch
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Cable attachment to drum
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Equipment OK N/A Faulty
Trolley
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Motor
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Brake
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Couplings
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Gears, Shaft and Bearings
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Frame
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Wheels
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Bumpers
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Guards
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Rails
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Conductors
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Collectors
Runways
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Rails Including Span
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Rail Joints
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Main Conductors
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Main Collectors
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Inspection Copy and Date
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Authorized User Sign
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Lubrication
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Capacity Signs
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Warning Signs
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Lockout Mechanism
Attaching The Load
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Operator has done proper rigging and hoisting techniques
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Hoist chain or hoist rope is free of kinks or twists and not wrapped around the load
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Load is attached to the load block hook by means of slings or other approved devices
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The sling cleared all obstacles
Moving The Load
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Load is well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it is lifted more than a few inches
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Before starting the hoist, the hoist rope is not kinked and the multiple part lines should not be twisted around each other
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The hook is brought over the load in such a manner as to prevent swinging.
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No sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving load was observed
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Load is not in contact to any obstructions.
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Hoisting, lowering and traveling is not being done when employees are on the load or hook
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The operator tested the brakes each time a load approaching the rated load is handled. The brakes are tested by raising the load a few inches and applying the brakes.<br>
Recommendations
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Write recommendations here
Completion
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Full Name and Signature of Inspector
