Overhead Crane and Rigging Pre-Operation Inspection

1. Do operators of mobile and tower cranes posess a valid operators certificate for the type of equipment operated?

2. Is a copy of the current equipment certification available for each crane and derrick or at the project site?

3. Prior to performing lifts, do ground conditions such as slope, compaction, and firmness; and all blocking, mats, cribbing, etc. meet requirements?

4. Did a designated competent person inspect the mobile crane and all controls before use?

5. Did a designated competent person inspect all rigging hardware and equipment before use?

6. Are outriggers fully extended and the accessible areas inside the crane’s swing radius barricaded to warn personnel?

7. Is it ensured that the crane is level and outriggers are set up on a firm/stable surface capable of supporting the crane and the load?

8. Is a qualified signalman in view of the crane operator at all times during a lift?

9. Is the equipment load chart present and legible and is the operator trained to not exceed the load chart capacity while making lifts?

10. Is at least a 10-foot safe working clearance maintained from overhead power lines?

11. Are precautions in place to not fly loads over workers or occupied structures?

12. Are safety platforms used for lifting personnel approved by the manufacturer for this purpose?

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