Before every shift, the functionality of your crane must be tested. According to OSHA you need to visually test the following on a daily basis:
- The functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation;
- Deterioration or leakage in lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps and other parts of air or hydraulic systems;
- Hoist chains, including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer’s recommendations. This step also requires a monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, and an identifier of the chain which was inspected;
- Hooks with deformation or cracks. Like hoist chains, this also requires monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected;
- All functional operating mechanisms for excessive wear of components; daily to monthly intervals and
- Rope reeving for noncompliance with manufacturer’s recommendations, on a daily or monthly interval.