8 Weekly Crane Inspection
Preparation
Review Documentation:
Ensure you have access to the crane's OEM manual, previous inspection reports, maintenance logs, and any known issues. Review LOLER and BS 7121 standards for specific compliance points.
Safety Measures:
Implement a lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedure to isolate the crane from power.
Ensure the crane is unloaded and in a stable, safe position.
Set up appropriate barriers to prevent unauthorized access during the inspection.
Inspect all personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure harnesses and fall protection gear are in place.
Tools & Equipment:
Gather necessary inspection tools, including torque wrenches, NDT equipment, feeler gauges, dial indicators, greasing tools, and cleaning supplies.
Trident Lifting Solutuons Ltd
10/24/2024
8 Weekly Crane Inspection
Preparation
Review Documentation:
Ensure you have access to the crane's OEM manual, previous inspection reports, maintenance logs, and any known issues. Review LOLER and BS 7121 standards for specific compliance points.
Safety Measures:
Implement a lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedure to isolate the crane from power.
Ensure the crane is unloaded and in a stable, safe position.
Set up appropriate barriers to prevent unauthorized access during the inspection.
Inspect all personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure harnesses and fall protection gear are in place.
Tools & Equipment:
Gather necessary inspection tools, including torque wrenches, NDT equipment, feeler gauges, dial indicators, greasing tools, and cleaning supplies.
Date
Visual Inspection General Structure: Inspect the mast, jib, counter jib, tower sections, and base for any signs of corrosion, wear, deformation, or cracking. Pay particular attention to welds and connection points. Check for any signs of damage from external factors, such as impact or environmental exposure (rust, debris build-up). Slewing Mechanism: Perform a visual inspection of the slew ring, slew motor, and gearbox. Look for signs of oil leaks, excessive wear, or damage to the teeth of the slewing rin
if the answer is "empty "
If there is an issue please fail below.
if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
Explain issue
Slew Ring
Perform a visual inspection of the slew ring, slew motor, and gearbox. Look for signs of oil leaks, excessive wear, or damage to the teeth of the slewing ring (refer to the separate slew ring inspection guide for more details).
if the answer is "empty "
If any item has an issue
Back Jib
Location where Winches, Motors, PLCs & similar.
Jib Winch
if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
Winch Fail
Winch fail actions
Actions to complete
Hoist Winch
Crane Cab
Are all items below in place
Jib
Is the walkway in good condition.
if the answer is "oneOf [No]"
Add or drag pictures
if the answer is "oneOf [No]"
Explain Fault
Completion of Inspection
Technician acknowledgement
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Client Acceptance
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