Tower Crane Pre-Shift Inspection Checklist for Operators

STANDARD TOWER CRANE (FOR CRANE OPERATORS)
“START OF SHIFT INSPECTION”

Operator:                                                                                        Week of:                                         Year:                              

Project:                                                                                           Crane Owner:                                                                        

Site Address:                                                                                                                                                                                 

Crane Make:                                                           Model:                                Serial #:                                                              

+
 = Approved and in good working order
X
 = Found faulty – notified supervisor
/
 = Not applicable to this item (details required under remarks)

 

# Standard Tower Crane Operator Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Electrical power cords – main feed – junction box/splice
2 Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
3 ON/OFF switch (main disconnect)
4 Crane base inspection
5 Inspect walkways, handrails, guards, ladders, and perimeter

barricade
6 Inspect structure, pins, keepers, and mast bolts
7 Ensure all tower wedges or tie backs are in place and tight
8 Ensure all doors, panels, and covers are in place and

weather-tight
9 Operators controls functioning adequately
10 Load moment hoist limit
11 Load moment trolley limit
12 Maximum load (line pull)
13 Trolley out
14 Trolley in
15 Hoist up deceleration limit
16 Hoist upper limit
17 Hoist down limit or slack line
18 Ensure all audio/visual indicators are functioning properly
19 Anemometer
20 Hoist brake is functioning
21 Slewing brake is functioning
22 Trolley brake
23 Visually inspect load block and hook
24 Travel brake to rail where applicable
25 Rail travel forward and reverse operation and limit
26 Inspect racks for loose connections, proper drainage,

subsidence and bogie wear on travelling cranes, rail clamps, and end stops
27 Housekeeping: concrete debris, rebar dowels, signage

lights, access/egress, etc.
28 Supervisor notified of defects or faults

 

29 Operator to initial daily

Remarks:                                                                                                                                                  

 

Weekly Supervisor and Operator signatures indicating inspections have been completed.

Operator’s Signature:                                                     Operator’s Name:                                              Certificate No.             

Supervisor’s Signature:                                                             Supervisor’s Name:                                                                  

Please note: This is a sample checklist that employers may use; manufacturer/supplier may have additional requirements.

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