TOOL TYPE CHECKLIST LAST REVIEWED 6/21/16

GEOGRAPHY ALL SOURCE: WORKSAFEBC

MOBILE CRANE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

BENEFITS
Many workplaces use hoisting apparatus, such as mobile cranes, to move materials. Such equipment can
protect workers from injuries they could suffer if they moved the materials by hand. But if the cranes arent
properly maintained, they can pose a safety hazard to workers. Thats why the OHS laws usually require
employers to make sure that such equipment is regularly inspected to ensure that its safe to use.

HOW TO USE THE TOOL

Adapt this checklist to meet the requirements of the cranes manufacturer/supplier and your jurisdictions
OHS law. Use it to document inspections of mobile cranes. It should be completed by the crane operator and
signed off on by a supervisor. Keep the completed checklists so youll be able to demonstrate that you
regularly inspected your crane in case theres ever a safety incident involving it.

OTHER RESOURCES:

WorkSafeBC
7 Key Elements of the Lifting Device Requirements

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 MOBILE CRANE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
PROJECT _____________________________________ DATE __________________________________
CRANE OWNER ________________________________ LESSEE__________________________________
SITE ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________
CRANE MAKE__________________________________ MODEL__________________________________
SERIAL #_________________________________________________________________________________
OPERATORS SIGNATURE_________________________ OPERATORS NAME________________________
CERTIFICATE NO. ______________________________
SUPERVISORS SIGNATURE________________________ SUPERVISORS NAME______________________

YES NO COMMENTS

Crane operator certification

Crane operator is properly certified

Employer can confirm operator is qualified

and trained to operate crane

Operator certification is current and correct

for crane size and type

Certified trainee has indirect and direct

supervision

Annual crane inspection

Current annual inspection documents are

available for review, confirming that an
engineer has inspected and certified all
critical components (structural, mechanical,
controls) as safe for use

A crane boom used with a vibratory hammer

for driving piles is inspected at least once
every 3 months

A crane boom used with a vibratory pile

extractor or a drop hammer, or used for

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 YES NO COMMENTS
dynamic compaction is inspected at least
once a month

Stability testing
Certified stability test document is available
for review. Document states unit (crane and
carrier) has been tested to ANSI J765, Crane
Load Stability Test Code. Document confirms
crane is safe to operate in all positions (360)
using manufacturers supplied load chart or
that crane has reduced capacity in some
positions and certified Custom Load Chart is
provided to confirm actual allowable crane
loads
Manufacturers manual

Manufacturers manual is in machine or at the

worksite for review and reference

Log book

Pre-shift inspection is documented in

maintenance log book. Inspection includes
machine components referenced in
manufacturers manual or standard

Log book has entries for all inspections,

testing, modification, repair and maintenance

Outriggers

Crane outriggers are extended and set as per

manufacturers load chart or custom load
chart

Crane outrigger beams are marked to indicate

correct extension is achieved

Crane outrigger float pads are set on

appropriate cribbing for soil or base
(minimum 3:1 cribbing under float pad)

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 YES NO COMMENTS

Crane outriggers or track frames are a

minimum 1:1 distance away from slope or
excavation depth.

Crane support surface is adequate or certified

to support machine and load safely

Crane is set up with turntable level (usually 0

to 1 refer to operators manual)

Crane on floating support (barge or derrick)

has certified marine load chart and listometer
device

Site-specific circumstances

Critical lift procedure is in place for tandem

(two-crane) lift, crane-supported work
platform, lift over and between high-voltage
power lines, lifting a submerged load, load
centre of gravity changing, or 90% of crane
capacity @ 50% crane boom length

People on-site who arent involved in crane

operations are aware of lift hazards and are
safe

Is crane load or machine slewing a hazard?

Will loads be passed over people?

Operator has full control of crane and isnt

engaged in other duties

Operator knows weight of load being lifted

Traffic control is in place, if required

High-voltage power lines: minimum limits of

approach procedure is developed, reviewed
and followed

Crane and equipment overlapping procedure

is in place for crane-crane, crane-tower

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 YES NO COMMENTS
crane or crane-pump truck

Qualified signal person has clear view of lift

areas that operator cant see

Safety devices

Lift crane (not duty-cycle crane) with capacity

of 11 tonnes or more has load cell or
manufactured system that doesnt allow
crane to lift beyond rated capacity

Lift crane (not duty-cycle crane) has anti-two-

blocking device, which includes articulating
boom cranes fitted with a winch (as per CSA
and ASME Standards)

Telescopic boom or lattice boom crane has

boom angle indicator (mechanical or electric)

Crane has a horn (audible warning device)

Fire extinguisher is in crane cab

Maintenance, inspection and repair

Crane mechanical deficiencies are noted in

log book. Crane inspected frequently enough
to ensure components are capable of carrying
out original design functions (as referenced in
operators manual and standard)

Crane maintenance and repair is done by or

under direct supervision of qualified person

Crane structural and load-bearing repairs are

certified

Crane hoist lines are inspected for broken

wires, crushing and correct drum spooling

Crane outrigger float pads are secured to

outrigger jacks

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 YES NO COMMENTS

Crane controls are clearly marked for their

function

Load information DESCRIPTIONS AND WEIGHTS

Load description (name, size, lengths, shape)

Load weight (from manufacturer, design

drawing, trucking company scale)

Crane block and ball weight (from crane load

chart or manufacturers manual)

Load rigging weight (from rigging supplier or

scale)

Gross load weight (load weight + block/ball +

rigging)

Crane information

Crane boom length and configuration:

counterweight installed per configuration

Load placement distance (crane boom radius

from centre pin)

Crane gross capacity (from load chart @

radius @ boom length/configuration)

Crane component deductions (weight of

crane jib, load line, rooster sheave from load
chart)

Crane net capacity (crane gross capacity

crane component deductions)

Percentage of crane capacity (gross load

weight crane net cap x 100)

REMARKS:________________________________________________________________________________
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THIS TOOL AND HUNDREDS MORE AVAILABLE IN THE OHS TOOLBOX AT www.ohsinsider.com. Templates and tools from OHS
Insider are provided for members of our service. Members may use this document as is or as a starting point to customize their
own documents. OHS Insider assumes no responsibility for the effectiveness or legality of any of its online templates or tools.
Always consult your legal counsel and management before implementing any new policies or procedures.