General • Inspections

OVERHEAD CRANE PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST

This pre-use checklist intends to identify defects and safety hazards before operation. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to ensure that your equipment is safe to use.

MaintainX

07/15/2022

OVERHEAD CRANE PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST

This pre-use checklist intends to identify defects and safety hazards before operation. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to ensure that your equipment is safe to use.

CRANE NO.

CAPACITY

TYPE

LOCATION

OPERATORS NAME:

INSTRUCTIONS: Check all items. Inspect and indicate as:

YES, NO and NA (Not Applicable)

WALK AROUND INSPECTION

Foundations

Yes
No
N / A

Access

Yes
No
N / A

Secured Items

Yes
No
N / A

Walkways/Handrails

Yes
No
N / A

Bridge Brake

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulics

Yes
No
N / A

Couplers/Connection Rods

Yes
No
N / A

End Trucks

Yes
No
N / A

Rail Sweeps

Yes
No
N / A

Windlocks/Chock/Stops

Yes
No
N / A

Housekeeping

Yes
No
N / A

MACHINERY INSPECTION

Holding Brake

Yes
No
N / A

Load Control Brake

Yes
No
N / A

Covers Secured

Yes
No
N / A

Upper Sheaves

Yes
No
N / A

Wire Rope

Yes
No
N / A

Hooks: Cracks, Wear, Deformation, * Throat Opening, Latch Operation

Yes
No
N / A

Fluid Leaks

Yes
No
N / A

Batteries

Yes
No
N / A

Electric Motors

Yes
No
N / A

Electric Panels

Yes
No
N / A

Runway/Bridge Conductors

Yes
No
N / A

Runway/Bridge Collectors

Yes
No
N / A

Electrical Guards

Yes
No
N / A

Festoon System

Yes
No
N / A

Warning Tags/Signs

Yes
No
N / A

Exposed Electrical Hazards

Yes
No
N / A

Trolley Stops

Yes
No
N / A

INSTRUCTIONS: Inspect all applicable items each shift of operation. Suspend all operations immediately when observing an unsatisfactory condition for asterisked (*) items. In addition, suspend operation when any unsafe condition is observed and immediately notify supervisor. Other conditions not affecting safety shall be noted under "Remarks" and reported to supervisor.

REMARKS:

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)