Frequent Checklist: Daily Hoist Pre-use Inspections

CRANE/HOIST ID:

LOAD RATING

OPERATOR/INSPECTOR

DEPT. /OWNER:

DATE/TIME

DESCRIBE TASK/PLANNED LIFT:

Has the crane/hoist and rigging been visually inspected and found to be safe for use prior to the beginning of any lifting work?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the load chart clearly visible to the operator?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the rated capacity visibly marked on the crane?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Has the load been calculated and verified to be below the limits of the hoist and rigging?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are operating controls clearly identified?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the controls operating correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Has the monorail beam been walked and visually checked for broken bolts, loose anchors, etc.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Has the monorail switches been checked for proper operation, broken items, loose anchors, etc.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the hoist run along the monorail with smoothly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is sufficient illumination provided for the operator to perform the work safely?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Has a lift-plan of action been agreed to by the personnel involved?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the path of the operator and stand-by/load positioning person been cleared of slip, trip, and fall obstacles?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Has the lift/travel path been secured or visually marked to prevent entry by anyone?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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