Crane Safety Checklist and Heavy Equipment’s Checklist

Crane Safety Checklist and Heavy Equipment’s Checklist

  • Valid FMO Test Certificate
  • Check crane’s structural integrity:
  • Boom
  • Fly Jib (stowed correctly) iii aaa
  • Carrier
  • Swing compartment turntable hook roller assy.
  • Outriggers
  • Boom Angle Indicators
  • Load/Radius Chart
  • Engine Trouble Warning
  • Spirit Level
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Guards Around Rotating Part
  • Crane’s Warning Horn
  • Spark Arrestor
  • Engine Emergency Stop
  • Engine Lube Oil/Water/Fuel Leakage
  • Winch
  • Vehicle
  • Check condition of:
  • Sheave, Wire Rope/Cable Keeper/Retaining Bolts/Drums
  • Wire Rope (ensure wire rope diameter tally with which/sheave groove and wire rope lay)
  • Greased Ropes
  • Hydraulic/Pneumatic Hoses
  • Check Electrical/Instrument System
  • Head Lamp/Signal Light
  • Stop Lights / Brake Light
  • Horn
  • Reverse Alarms
  • Windscreen Wiper
  • Cable/Wire Insulation
  • Check adequacy if the units stability/all functions under rated load
  • Put load at over rear / over side
  • Ensure no oil leakage at all outriggers
  • Ensure no brake slippage
  • Check hydraulic boom for sway and droop
  • Check safety devices for functioning and accuracy
  • Check swing mechanism/brake
  • (ensure no brake slippage)
  • Check load/boom hoisting & lowering mechanism
  •  Test crane at:
  • Maximum working angle with max.Load (refer to chart for spec.)
  • Minimum working angle with mim. Load (refer to chart for spec.)
  • Validity of crane operator’s license
  • Tyres/Tracks
  • Loose Lifting Tackle
  • Hook block and Safety Clip
  • Check functionality/availability of following
  • Moment Limiter
  • Telescopic Limit Device
  • Over wind and in wind Cut-Out/Alarm
  • Load Indicators
  • Boom Length Indicators

Heavy Equipment’s Checklist

  • Canopy roll-over protection system Frame status and    securing to main frame of tractor
  • Belly plate and radiator guard securely mouthed
  • Lights mounted and working. Operating
  • Cables and hydraulic system. Not frayed, have extra, no drips in hydraulic system
  • Blade host brake holding. Operate smoothly, hold ay any point
  • Brakes. Foot and hand. Must be working.
  • Gauges working. All gauges must be working
  • Fuel system. Must be free of drips and a full tank
  • Fan and fan belts. Check for frayed condition
  • Battery. Check for corrosion on terminals
  • Tires, wheels. Lug bolts, Check depth of tread, cuts
  • Engine. Check for knocks and leaks
  • Seats and cushion, seat belts.
  • Body condition, all dents
  • Rear-view mirror and wipes. In working order
  • Horn, in working order
  • Accessories (Fire extinguisher, Chock Blocks, etc)