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Designed for safety managers and maintenance supervisors in industrial environments, this hoist inspection checklist template provides a systematic approach to evaluating hoisting equipment safety. The template covers all critical inspection points mandated by ASME B30.16 including operating mechanisms, hooks, chains, and braking systems ensuring nothing is missing during your regular inspections.

With separate sections for pre-operational, frequent, and periodic inspections, you’ll always know exactly what needs to be checked and when, transforming regulatory compliance from a challenge into a streamlined process that protects both your workers and your equipment.

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Hoist Inspection Checklist

Inspection sticker: check for the current annual sticker and all other required safety markings.

Upper limit switch (if equipped): lower hook slightly, then raise hook slowly into the switch, to check operation.

All operating mechanisms: check for proper operation of all functions, hoist brake, bridge, trolley, pendant station (if equipped), hoist control chain, or lever.

Hoist rope or load chain: lower hook to above floor level, check visually for any broken wires, kinking, crushing, bird caging, corrosion. Check load chain for bent, or stretched, cracked, scored, or heat damaged links.

Hook/hook block and supporting hook (if equipped): check for excessive throat opening, bent/twisted elements, hook swivels freely, safety latch operational, and rope sheaves or chain sprockets for signs of wear or malfunction.

Spooling: check spooling of wire rope onto all sheaves and drums. Check load chain spooling onto sprockets and into chain bucket (if equipped).

Electric, air, or hydraulic: check festoons, collectors, pendant controls, lights, strain relief, wiring for exposed conductors, and for any leaky hoses, tanks, or valves.

Hoist support: fasteners, beams, trolley, gantry structure/wheels, and jib structure, engine hoist components. Hoists must be supported by an approved and engineered anchorage (portable hoists) or beam/gantry equal to or more than hoist capacity.

Confirmation

Name of Inspector

Signature of Inspector

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I conduct hoist inspections?

According to ASME B30.16, you should conduct pre-operational inspections before each shift, frequent inspections monthly for normal service (weekly for heavy service, daily for severe service), and periodic inspections annually for normal service (semi-annually for heavy service, quarterly for severe service). Your specific schedule may vary based on environmental conditions and usage intensity.

What’s the difference between frequent and periodic hoist inspections?

Frequent inspections are primarily visual examinations with operational checks, focusing on proper functioning, unusual sounds, and visible wear on critical components like hooks, chains, and brakes. Periodic inspections are more comprehensive, requiring partial disassembly, detailed component examination, and thorough documentation—often involving measurements to detect deterioration not visible during frequent inspections.

How can I customize this hoist inspection checklist template?

You can customize this template by adding equipment-specific details like model numbers and capacity ratings, incorporating manufacturer-recommended inspection points, adjusting inspection frequencies based on your service class, and adding company-specific safety protocols. Lumiform’s digital platform allows you to modify sections, add photos, and create custom scoring systems while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Oti Francis

Oti Francis is a versatile Content Writer specializing in B2B and B2C content. Passionate about using content to drive audience engagement, brand ROI, and business success, Oti excels in creating impactful, SEO-optimized materials. At Lumiform, they contribute to enhancing workflow automation and operational excellence, bringing creativity and strategic insight to every project.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.