Crane Inspection Checklist Template

Crane identification number

Maximum Rated Capacity Working Load Limit

Job number

Hour meter reading

Date of Manufacture

Any other comments

Wire Rope condition

Wire Rope Guide condition

Wire rope drum is free from any backlash play.

Hook and safety catch

Wire Rope Anchor

Sheave radius and condition

Working height limit switches

Working height limit switch Adjustment

Hoist motors

Air gap

Couplings

Transmission is free from noise and vibration

Gear box is free from Oil leaks

Mountings

Overall visual condition10=Good.1=Bad

Cross travel wheels

Overall wear condition.10=good.1=bad

Cross travel guide rollers

Transmission is free from noises and vibrations

Overall Wear condition. 10=good.1=bad

Couplings

Gears and keyways

Cross travel Motors

Air gaps

Gear box is free from Oil leaks

Mountings

Cross travel buffers

Cross travel Limit switches and control sensors

Long travel wheels

Overall Wear condition.10=good.1=bad

Transmission is free from noises and vibrations

Wear condition. 10=good.1=bad

Couplings

Gears and keyways

Motors

Air gap

All gear boxes free of Oil leaks

Mountings

Long travel buffers

Limit switches and control sensors

Collectors

Collector shoe condition.10=good.1=bad

Busbar

Busbar signage

Control box condition

Contactors and control electrics

Cables and catenary

Pendant / radio TX

Isolators

Isolator signage

Tow arm and trolleys

Year of Manufacture or when the last 10 year inspection was completed

Hoist is over 10 years old

Has a continued safe operation inspection been completed

the following is an extract from the Australian Standards. 1418. This crane is now outside of the Australian standards and should be tagged out until remedial action can be performed that meets the below standard 7.4 ASSESSMENT FOR SUITABILITY FOR CONTINUED SAFE USE 7.4.1 Assessment for continued safe operation Cranes that have reached the end of their design life shall be assessed to ensure their suitability for continued use. Where the design life is unknown, this assessment should be carried out at 10-year intervals for the mechanical components and at 25-year intervals for the structure. The assessment shall also be undertaken where maintenance records indicate repeated failures of any critical component or where the crane has been subjected to an overload greater than 10% of the safe working load for either or both the structure and hoist.

Is the crane in suitable condition to return into operation safely

Crane has been removed from service and is now TAG OUT.

How old do you think the crane may be

Is the crane looking and performing in a manner that you feel is suitable for you to allow for the release of the crane back into service until an inspection for the safe continued use can be conducted?

Returned into active service...BUT revision of all crane operations and past life history to be conducted and a suitable maintenance programme promptly scheduled.

Crane has been removed from service and is now TAG OUT.

Is the Crane structure over 25 years old.

Has a 25 year inspection been completed

A Crane Gantry has a maximum of 25 year life span. After this time period the crane must be removed from service and be fully dismantled and internally inspected, all worn items wear items and fatigue points are to be replaced, repaired or modified to meet the latest edition of the Australian Standards covering that type of crane or just sold as scrap steel. This CRANE HAS BEEN TAGGED OUT and must not be used until remedial works have been completed. 7.4 ASSESSMENT FOR SUITABILITY FOR CONTINUED SAFE USE 7.4.1 Assessment for continued safe operation Cranes that have reached the end of their design life shall be assessed to ensure their suitability for continued use. Where the design life is unknown, this assessment should be carried out at 10-year intervals for the mechanical components and at 25-year intervals for the structure.

Please note that the working life of a Crane is a Maximum of 10 years from the date of first service, regardless of the frequency of use.

Signage general

Compass signage

Crane free from deformations and damage.

Crows nest / service access

Access ladder condition

Any comments

Inspection technician to sign. All work has been done to comply with the relevant Australian Standards.

Customer to sign