Safety Inspection 
for 
Cranes, Hoists and Derricks

Inspector________________________________________Title________________________________

Location____________________________________________Date_____________________________

Items to be Checked	OK	Needs Attention	N/A	
1.  Are wire ropes, chains, ropes, cables or slings and other rigging equipment inspected prior to use?  				
2.  Are broken worn or damaged wire rope, chains, ropes, cables or slings removed from service?				
3.  Is machinery inspected daily prior to use to make sure it is in proper operating condition?				
4.  Is maintenance performed on the equipment regularly?				
5.  Are inspection and maintenance logs maintained?				
6.  Is the equipment firmly supported?				
7.  Are crane outriggers used as required?				
8.  Is the overhead clearance adequate?				
9.  Are appropriate safety precautions taken when operating on electrical lines?				
10. Are  power line signs, and other operating signs, in plain view of operator?				
11. Are rated load capacities, operating speed, and instructions posted and visible to the operator?				
12. Are cranes or derricks restricted from operating within 10 feet of any electrical distribution or transmission line?				
13. Is there a rigging plan?				
14. Are guards over all moving parts?				
15. Are accessible areas within swing radius barricaded?				
16. Are tag lines being used to prevent dangerous swing or spin of materials when raised or lowered by crane or derrick?				
17. Are illustrations of hand signals to crane and derrick operators posted on the job site?				

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