DAILY CHECKLIST FOR ELECTRIC OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES

Owners Name: Location of Crane/s: Date & Time of Inspection:

Notes: Inspect all control mechanisms for proper function. At the beginning of each shift, test upper limit switch by inching into the limit under no load. Inspect all air and hydraulic systems for leaks. Visual inspection of hooks, load chains, magnet chains and slings before start or works

Types of Crane

LM No.

Brand / Model

Manufacturer Year

Crane Capacity (SWL)

Serial No./ Distinctive No.

Date Inspection by A.E | P.E

Date Inspection by Operator

S/N .
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CRANE HOOK (or Clevis):Cracked worn or spread more than 15%Twisted more than 10.REPLACE. DO NOT WELD OR REPAIR LOAD CHAINS, MAGNET CHAINS: Excess wear, twisted, distorted or stretched links beyond manufactures recommended limits? Worn shackles, pins or end connections etc WIRE ROPE SLINGS: Broken wires, stretched, kinked or twisted? CABLE CLAMPS: Proper spacing and number of clips? Are they tight and have the U Bolts on the dead end? RUNNING ROPES: Are they reeved to manufactures recommendations or guidelines on conditions indicating rope replacement: (1) Wear of 1/3 the original diameter of outside individual wires. (b) Rope diameter reduced by stretching or loss of core support 1/64" for ropes up to 5/16" diameter, 1/32 up to 1/2" diameter , 3/64" up to 1/4" diameter, 1/16" up to 1 1/18" diameter and 3/32" up to 1 1/2 " diameter. (c) Kinking, crushing or bird caging. (d) 12 broken wires in one rope lay or 4 broken wires in one strand. Deformed, cracked or corroded structures and runway? Loose bolts or rivets? Cracked or worn sheaves and drums? Worn, cracked or distorted parts, such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices? Excess wear on brakes systems parts, linings, pawls and ratchets? Load, wind and other indicators any significant inaccuracies? Improper power plant performances? (Genset etc) Excessive wear of chain drive sprocket and excessive chain stretch? Electric contacts, controls, limit switches-any signs of pitting or deterioration? Ladders, walkways, cab-any unsafe conditions?

Yes

No

N.A

Remarks

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Bolted connections in particular high-tensile bolts on end carriage (high-tensile washers checked for correct fit: bevel facing bolt head/ nut)

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Guide roller spacing adjusted, screwed connection (torque) checked Crane, crab and runway end buffers installed and correctly positioned Crane and crab end approach dimensions checked (according to layout drawing) Gearbox checked for leaks, air vent screws fitted Chain rope reeving, rope mounting checked (rope wedge, rope clamp) Chain/ rope lightly oiled Chain/ rope and cable deflectors mounted (if part of crane equipment) Emergency and operating limit switches in operational condition Long and cross travel limit switches in operational condition Optical crane distancing adjusted (if applicable) Control pendant height and remote control strain relief (if applicable) checked Control panel symbols match actual crane travel movements Accessibility, marking and availability of "mains connection switches" and "emergency-off switches" Check protective earth conductor along entire length for correct marking and connection checked Cable entry glands in terminal boxes correctly wired Control and regulating devices (if applicable) Overload cut-off devices (load measuring devices if applicable) Check terminals for sign of cracks / burn marks Safety distances to other parts of the building and machinery are maintained Smooth running over splices in the runway and of power supply lines Brake check carried out: lifting and lowering Brake check carried out: long and cross travel Speed checks: lifting, lowering, long and cross travel Paint coat checked and touched up where required Operation of wind drift safety device (for cranes operating outdoors) tested Cable drum (for cranes with load handling attachments) checked Warning devices (if available) Valid Lifting Machine (LM) certificate Manufacturer Operating & Maintenance Manual

Inspectorate
Crane Operator Name: Lifting Supervisor Name: Rigger/Signalmen Name: Site Engineer (Sub-con) Name:

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Sign: Sign: Sign: Sign:

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