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MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes - Inspection |
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| Prior to initial use, all new and altered cranes shall be inspected to ensure
compliance with the provisions of 1910.180. Inspections for cranes in regular service are
divided into frequent and periodic schedules. Frequent inspections occur at daily or monthly intervals. All functional operating mechanisms, control systems, safety devices, air and hydraulic systems, chains, rope slings, hooks, and other lifting equipment shall be visually inspected daily. Cables, ropes, hooks, and other such gear shall be visually inspected daily for deformation, cracks, excessive wear, twists, stretch, and other wear. Defective gear shall be replaced or repaired. A certification record shall be completed which includes the inspection date, the inspector’s signature, and the equipment serial number or other identifier once a month during brake, crane hook, and running rope inspections. This certification record shall be kept on file where it is readily available to appointed personnel. Periodic inspections are performed at one to 12 month intervals. Complete inspection of the crane shall be performed at one month to 12 month intervals depending on its activity, severity of service, and environmental conditions. The inspection shall include deformed, cracked, corroded, and worn or loose members or parts, as well as the brake system, limit indicators, power plant, and electrical apparatus. |
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