Crane Hoist & Sling Inspection Checklist

ITEMDEFICIENCIES TO LOOK FORComments

All functional operating mechanismsMaladjustment interfering with operation

Excessive wear of components

ControlsImproper operation

Safety DevicesMalfunction

Limit SwitchesCheck operation with no load

HooksDeformation, chemical damage

15% in excess of normal throat opening

10% twist from plane of unbent hook

Cracks

Safety LatchesDeformation or inadequate operation

Load-bearing ropesImproper dead-ending, deposits of foreign material, less than 2 full wraps of rope on hoist drum when hook is fully lowered.

Load-bearing chainWear, twist, distortion, improper dead-ending, foreign material (e.g. weld splatters)

Stretch

Bolts, nuts, rivetsLoose or missing rivets

ITEMDEFICIENCIES TO LOOK FORComments or Notations

Drums, sheaves, sprocketsCracks, excessive wear

Pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locks & clampsExcessive wear, cracks, distortion, corrosion

Brake SystemExcessive wear, drift, will not hold load

Electrical ApparatusPitting, loose wires

Contactors, limit switches, pushbutton stationsDeterioration, contact wear, loose wires

Hook retaining members (collars, nuts) & pins, welds, or rivetsNot tight or secure

Supporting structure, rails, trolley and other load bearing trolley components Continued ability to support imposed loads

Bent Hangers, loose hardware

Warning LabelsRemoved or illegible

Pushbutton markingsRemoved or illegible

Capacity MarkingsRemoved or illegible

Below hook lifting attachments. Integrity of slings and other lifting devices*.Worn, bent, cracks, damage

Improper Operation

Improper Labeling

Fire Extinguishers (cab cranes only)Fire extinguishers not present

Inspections not current