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The following are inspection guidelines as outlined in ASME B30.5 {Mobile and Locomotive Cranes} and OSHA 1926.1412 {Subpart CC Cranes & Derricks}
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Initial Inspection: Prior to initial use, all new and altered cranes shall be inspected by a qualified person.
Regular Inspection: Inspection procedures for cranes in regular service are broken down into two classifications based on the intervals at which inspection should be performed.
Frequent Inspection (each shift): A competent person must begin each shift with a visual inspection. The inspection must consist of observation for apparent deficiencies. Taking apart the equipment components or booming down are not required unless the visual investigation or trial operation warrants further investigation. At the minimum the inspection must include the following:
- Control and drive mechanisms
- Air, hydraulic and other pressurized lines
- Hydraulic system
- Hooks and latches
- Wire rope
- Electrical apparatus
- Tires
- Ground Conditions
- Equipment Level Position
- Operator Cab
- Rail, Rail Stops, Clamps and Supporting Surfaces (rail traveling equipment)
- Safety Devices and Operational Aids
If any deficiency is identified, an immediate determination must be made by the competent person as to whether the deficiency constitutes a safety hazard. If it does, the equipment must be taken out of service until it has been corrected.
Periodic Inspection (monthly): Complete inspections of the crane shall be performed by a qualified person at intervals depending on the crane’s activity, severity of service and environment. This inspection will include all requirements of Frequent Inspection above and items such as the following:
- Deformed, cracked or corroded members in the crane structure and entire boom
- Loss bolts or rivets
- Cracked or worn sheaves and drums
- Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pin, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers and locking devices
- Excessive wear on brake and clutch system parts, linings, pawls and ratchets
- Any significant inaccuracies of operational aids
- Lack of performance and compliance of gasoline, diesel, electric, or other power plants
- Excessive wear of chain drive sprockets and excessive chain stretch
- Cracked crane hooks
- Malfunctioning travel steering, braking and locking devices
- Excessively worn or damaged tires
- Hydraulic and pneumatic hose, fittings and tubing
- Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps and motors
- Hydraulic and pneumatic valves
- Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
- Hydraulic filters
- Cranes not in regular use (idle for a period of one month or more but less than six months)*
The periodic inspection must be documented and maintained by the employer. It should include the items checked and the results of the inspection and the name and signature of the person who conducted the inspection along with the date. Documentation must be maintained for a minimum of three months.
*After six months idle cranes shall be given a complete inspection by a qualified person before being placed into service. Standby cranes shall be inspected by a qualified person at least semi-annually.
Annual Comprehensive Inspection: At least every 12 months, equipment must be inspected by a qualified person in accordance with the previous sections (daily and frequent). Disassembly is required, as necessary, to complete the inspection. In addition, the equipment must be inspected for all of the following:
• Equipment structure (including boom and, if equipped, jib)
• Sheaves and drums for cracks or significant wear
• Parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers and locking devices for distortion, cracks or significant wear
• Brake and clutch system parts, linings, pawls and ratchets for excessive wear.
• Safety devices and operational aids
• Gasoline, diesel, electric or other power plants for safety related problems (leaking exhaust and emergency shutdown feature) and conditions and proper operation
• Chains and chain drive sprockets for excessive wear of sprockets and excessive chain stretch
• Travel steering, brakes and locking devices for proper operation
• Tires for damage or excessive wear
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and other pressurized hoses, fittings and tubing
• Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps and motors
• Hydraulic and pneumatic valves
• Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
• Outrigger and stabilizer pads
• Slider pads
• Electrical components and wiring
• Warning labels and decals (missing or unreadable)
• Originally equipped operator seat (or equivalent)
• Originally equipped steps, ladders, handrails, guards
Any part of the manufacturer’s procedures regarding inspections that relate to safe operation that is more comprehensive or has a more frequent schedule of inspection than the requirements outlined above must be followed.
All inspection documents must be available, during the application document retention period, to all persons who conduct inspections or appointed personnel.