Hoist & Crane Inspections
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Completing and recording regularly scheduled inspections can be time consuming for your operation. Our team will formulate a recommended inspection program based on manufacturers criteria, as well as frequency criteria put forth by OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA).
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We offer a broad range of services from periodic inspections to complete preventative maintenance programs of all of your overhead equipment, as well as, your below the hook devices. Our team will evaluate risks, identify improvement opportunities and provide prioritized recommendations.
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OUR INSPECTIONS INCLUDE:
- Hoist Motor Brakes
- Equalizer and Load Block Sheaves
- Hook Assemblies
- Electrical components
- Runway Beams and Rails
- Welds and Bolted Connections
- Wheels and Bearings
- Wire Ropes or Load Chains
In the effort to go green and through the utilization of our electronic reporting system, you can literally have your reports in your email inbox before leaving your facility. These reports are easy to read, professional, and provide our customers with photo documentation of any recommended repairs.
We also offer our customers with the ability to have their own login to our system so you have 24/7 access to all reports.
COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
All industries are required by OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1) and 1910.179(l)(1) to have periodic safety inspections and to establish a maintenance program.
- OSHA – 29 CFR 1910.179 – Overhead and Gantry Cranes
- OSHA – 29 CFR 1926.550 – Cranes and Derricks
- OSHA – 29 CFR 1903.1 (The General Duty Clause)
- CMAA – Spec. No. 70 and 74
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE
HOISTS & CRANES
- Daily / Each Shift - Visual and operational inspection by operator
- Monthly - Inspected with signed reports by a qualified person
- Semi-annually - Inspection of standby cranes at minimum
- Periodic - Inspection once per year at minimum with signed reports
by a qualified person
SLINGS
- Each Lift - Before use by the operator
- Daily - Before use by a competent person designated by employer
- Annually - By a qualified person
BELOW-THE-HOOK DEVICES
- Each Lift - Before use by the operator
- Daily - By the operator
- Annually - By a qualified person
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