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OVERHEAD Crane Safety
OVERHEAD Crane Safety
Tagged
Control
Crane or Hoist
Devices
Brakes
Hook
Hook
It is the responsibility of the Owner/User to install, inspect, test, maintain, and operate a crane or
associated lifting equipment in accordance with the applicable volume of the ANSI/ASME B30
Safety Standard, OSHA Regulations, and ANSI-NFPA 70, National Electric Code and local
regulations and laws. If the crane or associated lifting equipments is installed as part of a total
lifting system, it is also the responsibility of the owner/user to comply with the applicable
ANSI/ASME B30 volumes that address other types of equipment used in the system.
Latch
Reeving
Limit
Switches
Leakage
Unusual Sounds
Oil
Control Devices
Check
Brakes (Travel)
Check
Hoist Brakes
No
drift permitted.
Hook
Check
for damage,
cracks, nicks, gouges,
deformity of the throat
opening, wear on
saddle or load bearing
point, and twist. Refer
to the manual
furnished by the
original manufacturer
of the crane or hoist.
Hook Latch
Check
Wire Rope
Broken
Wires
Wear
Excessive
Kinks
Crushing
Stretching
Birdcaging
Rope
Measurement
Load Chain
Check
load chain,
including end
connections for
excessive wear, twist,
distorted links or
stretch, beyond the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Reeving
Oil Leakage
Check
Limit Switches
Unusual Sounds
Check
Squealing
q
g
Grinding
Unusual vibration
from
Periodic Inspection
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
1 Shift
2 Shifts
3 Shifts
H.
Frequency of Inspection
Normal
ANNUAL
Heavy
ANNUAL
Severe
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
ANNUAL
QUARTERLY
N.
O.
P.
C.
Connection Points
Check for
loose/broken bolts or
rivets Check for
rivets.
cracked or
insufficient welds.
Structural Members
Signs and Labels
Connection Points
Sheaves and Drums
Shafts, Axles, Wheels, Couplings
Brakes ((holding
g and control))
Indicators, Gauges
Self-contained Electric, Hydraulic, or Gasoline Powered Generating Units
Transmissions
Electrical Components
Covers and Guards
Bumpers and End Stops
Trolley and Runway Rail
Runway Structure
Conductor System
Below-the-Hook Devices
Indicators, Gauges
or Other Devices
F.
H.
Transmissions
Electrical Components
Electrical
Components
Controller
contactors
switches
Push button stations
Limit
Electrical Components
Motor
slip rings
Brushes
Resistors
L.
Runway Structures
Check runway
structure for proper
anchors loose bolted
anchors,
connections,
corrosion, cracked or
deformed members.
Conductor System
O.
Check the
conductor systems
for:
Alignment
Fastening
Splices
Power feeds
Conductor shoes for
wear.
Below-the-Hook Devices
Illustration
Vision of at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/50 in the other with
or without correction.
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Recommended Forms
OSHA Crane Inspection Report
Maintenance
Log
OSHA Crane Inspection Report
Trouble Shooting Guide
Recommended Forms
OSHA Crane Inspection Report
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Recommended Forms
Trouble Shooting Guide
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Recommended Forms
OSHA Crane Inspection Report
Alternate Version
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