Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist

Digger Derrick, Boom Truck, Aerial Device, or MHAD

Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist

Hydraulic reservoir is at a sufficient level between the high and low marks with all cylinders retracted (stowed position)

Cylinders and hydraulic system are free of seepage or leaks

Breather Cap is not damaged or plugged with debris

The rotation bearing bolts, the rotation drive gear, and all other critical fasteners for securement

All critical welds for cracks

Around all pivot points for cracks and wear

Remove boom cover and check that all boom(s) are free of cracks, any visible damage and pins are secure

Work platform(s) are secure and in good working condition

Bucket liners are in good condition

Outrigger pads are available and in good condition

Wheel chocks are available and in good condition

Outriggers are fully retracted (not drifting downwards) and are not leaking

Auger is stowed properly in the auger stow bracket and the Kelly Bar auger bolt is properly secured

All boom(s) are properly secured

Auger teeth, the auger flighting and auger rope are in good condition

Operator control, safety, limits of approach decals, and load charts are available and legible

All angle indicators are functional and legible

Valid structural certification sticker (Digger Derrick or Boom Truck/CraneCertification required every 1800 hours or 24 months which ever occurs first)

Valid SaskPower High Voltage Electrical Certification Sticker for boom and/or jib assembly (Certification required every 12 months)

Winch line (synthetic rope/wire rope) are in good working condition

Winch line (synthetic rope/wire rope) eyes are in good working condition

All synthetic ropes have a thimble in the eye

All load hooks that have safety latches are operational

All S hooks are not modified and are the correct size for the wire rope

All sheaves are the correct size for the synthetic rope/wire rope being used

The shackle is the minimum size required (1 inch) for synthetic ropes

Is There Any Recorded Defect(s) with the Visual Inspection?

Yes
No
N / A

Yes, (Defect(s) Recorded), proceed to step 5.2 Contact In-Scope Supervisor

No, (No, Defect(s) Recorded), proceed to step 3.1 Check Controls and Monitoring Systems

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Digger Derrick, Boom Truck, Aerial Device, or MHAD

Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist

Perform Visual Pre-Operational Equipment Checks

Check Hydraulics

Hydraulics in the Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist

Hydraulic reservoir is at a sufficient level between the high and low marks with all cylinders retracted (stowed position)

Cylinders and hydraulic system are free of seepage or leaks

Breather Cap is not damaged or plugged with debris

Check Components

Components in the Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist.

The rotation bearing bolts, the rotation drive gear, and all other critical fasteners for securement

All critical welds for cracks

Around all pivot points for cracks and wear

Remove boom cover and check that all boom(s) are free of cracks, any visible damage and pins are secure

Work platform(s) are secure and in good working condition

Bucket liners are in good condition

Outrigger pads are available and in good condition

Wheel chocks are available and in good condition

Outriggers are fully retracted (not drifting downwards) and are not leaking

Auger is stowed properly in the auger stow bracket and the Kelly Bar auger bolt is properly secured

All boom(s) are properly secured

Auger teeth, the auger flighting and auger rope are in good condition

Operator control, safety, limits of approach decals, and load charts are available and legible

All angle indicators are functional and legible

Check Certifications

Certifications in the Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist.

Valid structural certification sticker (Digger Derrick or Boom Truck/CraneCertification required every 1800 hours or 24 months which ever occurs first)

Valid SaskPower High Voltage Electrical Certification Sticker for boom and/or jib assembly (Certification required every 12 months)

Check Lifting Apparatus

Lifting Apparatus in the Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist.

Winch line (synthetic rope/wire rope) are in good working condition

Winch line (synthetic rope/wire rope) eyes are in good working condition

All synthetic ropes have a thimble in the eye

All load hooks that have safety latches are operational

All S hooks are not modified and are the correct size for the wire rope

All sheaves are the correct size for the synthetic rope/wire rope being used

The shackle is the minimum size required (1 inch) for synthetic ropes

Is There Any Recorded Defect(s) with the Visual Inspection?

The Operator shall determine if there is any defect(s) in the Pre-Operational Equipment Inspection Checklist.

Yes, (Defect(s) Recorded), proceed to step 5.2 Contact In-Scope Supervisor

No, (No, Defect(s) Recorded), proceed to step 3.1 Check Controls and Monitoring Systems

Note: If any defect(s) are recorded during the visual inspection, proceeding further may cause harm to personnel or further equipment damage.