STANDARD TOWER CRANE (FOR CRANE OPERATORS)

START OF SHIFT INSPECTION

Lessee: ____________________________________________ Week of: ____________________ Year: _________

Project: ____________________________________________ Crane Owner: _______________________________
Site Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Crane Make: _____________________________ Model: _____________ Serial #:__________________________

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= Approved and in good working order

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Standard Tower Crane Operator

Electrical power cords main feed junction box/splice
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
ON/OFF switch (main disconnect)
Crane base inspection
Inspect walkways, handrails, guards, ladders, and perimeter
barricade
Inspect structure, pins, keepers, and mast bolts
Ensure all tower wedges or tie backs are in place and tight
Ensure all doors, panels, and covers are in place and
weather-tight
Operators controls functioning adequately
Load moment hoist limit
Load moment trolley limit
Maximum load (line pull)
Trolley out
Trolley in
Hoist up deceleration limit
Hoist upper limit
Hoist down limit or slack line
Ensure all audio/visual indicators are functioning properly
Anemometer
Hoist brake is functioning
Slewing brake is functioning
Trolley brake
Visually inspect load block and hook
Travel brake to rail where applicable
Rail travel forward and reverse operation and limit
Inspect racks for loose connections, proper drainage,
subsidence and bogie wear on travelling cranes, rail clamps,
and end stops
Housekeeping: concrete debris, rebar dowels, signage
lights, access/egress, etc.
Supervisor notified of defects or faults

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= Found faulty notified supervisor

(details required under remarks)
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Remarks:_______________________________________________________________________________
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Weekly Supervisor and Operator signatures indicating inspections have been completed.
Operators Signature: ____________________________Operators Name: _________________________ Certificate No. _______
Supervisors Signature: _________________________________ Supervisors Name: ____________________________________
Please note: This is a sample checklist that employers may use; manufacturer/supplier may have additional requirements.