Monthly Inspection Report for Cranes and Hoists

Date of Inspection:

Identification of Crane /
Hoist Inspected:


Department/Location:


Items requiring inspection P F N/A Comments
MARKINGS
Is the rated load of the crane / hoist marked on each side?
Is the pendent control box clearly marked for identification or
function?

OPERATING MECHANISM (BRIDGE, TROLLEY AND HOIST)
Loose bolts or rivets?
Excessive wear, distortion or fractures?
Functioning correctly? (moves smoothly in all directions)
HOOKS (see diagram below table)
Wear and deformation?
Cracks?
Signs of opening between point A and point B?
Signs of elongation between point B and point C?
WIRE ROPE
Deformation, cracks, excessive wear, twists, kinks, crushing or
birdcaging?

Does rope reeving comply with manufacturers
recommendations?


CHAINS (INCLUDING END CONNECTIONS)
Excessive wear, elongation, twisting, cracks or gouges?
Any reduction in rope diameter below nominal diameter due to
loss of core support, internal or external?

RIGGING (NYLON SLINGS)
Excessive wear, torn stitching, punctures, tears or cuts?
Discoloration or deterioration?
Distortion of hardware in the sling?
RIGGING (ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLINGS)
Cracked, bent, elongated links or other components?
Shackles, eye bolts or other components damaged?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Functioning properly?
Loose connections?
Deterioration (cord frayed at the plug or elsewhere)?
LIMIT SWITCH
Upper limit switch operating correctly?

Signature of Designated Individual conducting the Inspection
NOTE: In the comment section, include serial number or other identifier of hooks and chains. Give completed inspection
form to your supervisor and ensure a copy is sent to the EHS Department for filing.


Length AB 2.050 inches initial (new hook)
Length BC 1.370 inches initial (new hook)

Length AB ___________________________ inches actual
Length BC ___________________________ inches actual

Establish 3 marks A,B,C with a center punch. For ease of in measuring all initial (new
hook) distances will be set to as close to an even number of inches as possible.
Hooks with more than 15% (initial) throat opening shall be replaced. Hooks with more
than a 10 degree twist from the normal plane of the hook shall be replaced. Hooks
with more than 5% elongation shall be replaced.
The designated inspector shall determine whether conditions found during the
inspection constitute a hazard and if a more detailed inspection is required.