Frequent Inspection

This checklist includes items listed that should be inspected on a daily basis before operating an overhead crane,
as well as items that should be expected monthly by a certified crane inspector.

General
REFERENCE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS

1910.179(j)(2)(i) 01 There are no defects interfering with

proper operation for all functional
operating mechanisms

1910.179(j)(2)(vi) 02 There is no excessive wear on any

components of functional operating
mechanisms

1910.179(j)(2)(vii) 03 The rope is threaded in compliance

with manufacturer’s recommendations

Air/Hydraulic Systems

REFERENCE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 04 There are no signs of deterioration or

leakage in hydraulic/air lines

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 05 There are no signs of deterioration or

leakage in hydraulic/air tanks

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 06 There are no signs of deterioration or

leakage in hydraulic/air valves

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 07 There are no signs of deterioration or

leakage in hydraulic/air drain pumps

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 08 There are no signs of deterioration or

leakage in any other parts of the
hydraulic/air systems

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REFERENCE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS

1910.179(j)(2)(iii) 09 There is no deformation or cracks

in hooks

1910.179(j)(2)(iii) 10 Hooks are not more than 15

percent in excess of normal
throat opening

1910.179(j)(2)(iii) 11 Hooks are not more than 10-

degree twist from the plane of
the unbent hook

1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(a) 12 Any hooks that have failed items

09, 10, or 11 have been
discarded

1910.179(j)(2)(iv) 13 There are no signs of excessive

wear, twist, or distorted links in
the hoist chains (including end
connections) that would interfere
with proper function.

1910.179(j)(2)(iv) 14 Hoist chains (including end

connections) do not stretch
beyond manufacturer’s
recommendations.

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Periodic Inspection
This checklist includes items listed that should be inspected on yearly or quarterly basis, depending on the
cranes use, as well as on cranes that have not been used for more than a month but less than six months.

General

REFERENCE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS

1910.179(j)(2)(i) 01 There are no defects

interfering with proper
operation for all functional
operating mechanisms

1910.179(j)(2)(vi) 02 There is no excessive wear on

any components of functional
operating mechanisms

1910.179(j)(2)(vii) 03 The rope is threaded in

compliance with
manufacturer’s
recommendations

Air/Hydraulic Systems

REFERENCE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 04 There are no signs of

deterioration or leakage in
hydraulic/air lines

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 05 There are no signs of

deterioration or leakage in
hydraulic/air tanks

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 06 There are no signs of

deterioration or leakage in
hydraulic/air valves

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 07 There are no signs of

deterioration or leakage in
hydraulic/air drain pumps

1910.179(j)(2)(ii) 08 There are no signs of

deterioration or leakage in
any other parts of the
hydraulic/air systems

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REFERENCE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS

1910.179(j)(2)(iii) 09 There is no deformation or

cracks in hooks

1910.179(j)(2)(iii) 10 Hooks are not more than 15

percent in excess of normal
throat opening

1910.179(j)(2)(iii) 11 Hooks are not more than 10-

degree twist from the plane of
the unbent hook

1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(a) 12 Any hooks that have failed

items 09, 10, or 11 have been
discarded

1910.179(j)(2)(iv) 13 There are no signs of

excessive wear, twist, or
distorted links in the hoist
chains (including end
connections) that would
interfere with proper function.

1910.179(j)(2)(iv) 14 Hoist chains (including end

connections) do not stretch
beyond manufacturer’s
recommendations.

Periodic Specific Items

REFERENCE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS

1910.179(j)(3)(i) 15 There are no deformed,

cracked, or corroded members,

1910.179(j)(3)(ii) 16 There are no loose bolts or

rivets

1910.179(j)(3)(iii) 17 The sheaves and drums are

not cracked or worn

1910.179(j)(3)(iv) 18 There are no worn, cracked,

or distorted parts such as
pins, bearings, shafts, gears,
rollers locking and clamping

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1910.179(j)(3)(v) 19 There is no excessive wear on

the brake system parts, linings,
pawls, and ratchets

1910.179(j)(3)(vi) 20 The load, wind, and other

indicators have been tested
over their full range with no
significant inaccuracies found.

1910.179(j)(3)(vii) 21 The gasoline, diesel, electric, or

other powerplants do not
perform improperly

1910.179(j)(3)(vii) 22 The gasoline, diesel, electric, or

other powerplants are in
compliance with applicable
safety requirements

1910.179(j)(3)(viii) 23 There are no signs of excessive

wear of chain drive sprockets
or excessive
chain stretch

1910.179(j)(3)(x) 24 There are no signs of pitting

or any deterioration of
controller contactors, limit
switches and pushbutton
stations in the electrical
apparatus.

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