How often should rigging be inspected?

Look at it before each use. Periodic inspections are separate and follow the current standard, the maker's instructions and your own program. Many sites also have a qualified person do a documented inspection on a schedule.

Who can give signals to a crane operator?

A trained and qualified signal person, named before the lift. The operator should know who it is. Anyone can give a stop signal. Check the current rule and your procedures for who qualifies.

Does this cover overhead cranes?

As a starting point, yes. It's written for a mobile or overhead crane in general. Your crane's manual decides what must be checked and how often, so add or remove lines to match.

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A crane and rigging checklist for the crew before the lift.

Check the rigging, the crane and the ground before anything leaves the deck. Print the sheet or save it as a PDF.

Also calledRigging inspection checklist, Mobile crane pre-use inspection, Overhead crane daily check, Crane pre-lift checklist

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Free to print, copy and change. It’s a starting point. Add the lines your equipment and your rules need.

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Crane and rigging checklist

Date

Time

Site or location

Operator name

Crane type and unit number

Rigger or signal person

Rigging gear

PassFailN/A

Slings show no cuts, broken strands, kinks or heat damage
Sling tags are attached and readable
Shackles have the right pin, seated and secured
Hooks are not bent, twisted or opened up
Hook latches are present and close
Rigging is rated for the load, per the tag and the current standard

Crane

PassFailN/A

Hoist and wire rope show no kinks, crushing or broken wires, per the maker's manual
Wire rope is seated on the drum and sheaves
Hydraulic hoses and cylinders are free of leaks
Controls, brakes and limit devices work
Horn, alarms and lights work
Load chart is in the cab and readable
Outriggers extend fully with pads under them, if used

Ground and lift plan

PassFailN/A

Ground is firm and level under the crane and the pads
Weight of the load is known, and it's within the load chart for this setup
Power lines and overhead hazards are identified and kept clear
Wind and weather are within the maker's limits

Signals and area

PassFailN/A

One signal person is named, and the operator knows who
Signals or radio channel are agreed before the lift
Swing path and drop zone are barricaded
Nobody stands under a load

Defects found and action taken

Taken out of service? Yes NoReported to

Inspector signature

Date

Supervisor review

Date

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How to use it

Three habits that make it worth filling out.

Step 1
Check the gear first
Look at every sling, shackle and hook in your hands before it goes on the load. Gear with a missing tag or damage stays off the lift.
Step 2
Read the load chart for this setup
The chart depends on the crane, the boom position and how it's set up. Use the one in the cab and follow the maker's manual.
Step 3
Stop the lift if anything changes
A new wind, a soft spot or a person in the swing path means you stop, fix it and start again.

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

Run this check on a phone, with a photo on any failed step, no signal needed. A failed step opens a repair and the record is kept for you.

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Common questions

How often should rigging be inspected?: Look at it before each use. Periodic inspections are separate and follow the current standard, the maker's instructions and your own program. Many sites also have a qualified person do a documented inspection on a schedule.
Who can give signals to a crane operator?: A trained and qualified signal person, named before the lift. The operator should know who it is. Anyone can give a stop signal. Check the current rule and your procedures for who qualifies.
Does this cover overhead cranes?: As a starting point, yes. It's written for a mobile or overhead crane in general. Your crane's manual decides what must be checked and how often, so add or remove lines to match.

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Three habits that make it worth filling out.

Check the gear first

Read the load chart for this setup

Stop the lift if anything changes

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

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