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TOWER CRANE WEEKLY & MONTHLY INSPECTION

FORM

BENEFITS Tower cranes can be very hazardous to workers—and pedestrians—especially if they’re not working properly. As a result, the OHS laws of many jurisdictions require employers to make sure that such equipment is regularly inspected to ensure that it’s safe to use. In addition, the OHS laws require employers to keep records of these inspections.

HOW TO USE THE TOOL Use this form to document weekly and monthly inspections of key parts of your tower cranes. It should be completed by the tower crane operator and a supervisor. Tailor the form to meet the requirements of your tower crane’s manufacturer/supplier and your jurisdiction’s OHS law. Keep these forms so that you’ll be able to demonstrate that you regularly inspected your company’s tower cranes in case there’s ever a safety incident involving a crane.

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TOWER CRANE WEEKLY & MONTHLY

INSPECTION FORM

PROJECT ___________________________________ MONTH/YEAR ______________________________________

CRANE OWNER ______________________________ LESSEE _____________________________________________

SITE ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________

CRANE MAKE:______________________ MODEL:______________________________ SERIAL #___________________

Instructions:

[√] Checked, approved and in good working order

[X] Checked, found faulty, notified supervisor (include details under remarks)

[-] Not applicable

WEEKLY INSPECTION

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4

Trolley rollers, tracks, slewing rings and rollers

Sheaves, bushings and pins

Jib backstops (boom stop) if applicable (luffing only)

Boom hoist brake (luffing only)

Guy ropes, pendant lines, cable clips, thimbles and ferrules

All rope attachments (dead end)

Inspect load line, trolley line and boom hoist rope, if applicable

Tie-ins to slabs or other bracing systems, if used

Machine is properly lubricated and oil reserves checked

Inspection of all drive components

Counterweight supports and brackets are secure

Anchor bolts/pins

Tower bolts/pins

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Track level, parallel

Supervisor notified of defects or faults

Operator to initial weekly

MONTHLY INSPECTION

Bogie wear (travelling cranes)

All belts for tension, alignment and signs of chaffing

All brakes for adjustment and wear

Load line path: drums, sheave wear, bearings and mounts

Trolley line path: drums, sheave wear, bearings and mounts

Fire extinguisher

Windows and guards (visibility)

Heater

Cab supports

Pendant line connections

Supervisor notified of defects or faults

Operator to initial monthly

REMARKS:_____________________________________________________________________________

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MONTHLY SUPERVISOR & OPERATOR SIGNATURES INDICATING INSPECTIONS HAVE

BEEN COMPLETED

Operator’s Signature__________________________ Operator’s Name______________________________

Certificate No. ______________________________

Supervisor’s Signature_________________________ Supervisor’s Name_____________________________