Title: Microsoft Word - Crane Inspection Checklist.doc
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Crane Operator’s Daily and Weekly Inspection Report 
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Date: | Time: | Operator: | | | | Jobsite:
Manufacturer: | Model #: | | | | Serial #:
Max. Capacity: | Boom Length: | | | | ANNUAL INSPECTION ON RECORD? YES. .NO
Inspection Function | S* | U* | NA* | Comments
Operator’s/Maintenance Manuals | | | |
Hand Signals Posted | | | |
Durable Rating Chart visible to Operator | | | |
Control Markings & Labels | | | |
Guarding: all exposed moving parts | | | |
Swing Radius Protection | | | |
Boom/Jib: Stops; Damages/Condition | | | |
Hydraulic System (and Leaks) | | | |
Air System (and Leaks) | | | |
Electrical System | | | |
Loose/Missing Parts | | | |
Horn/ Alarms | | | |
Engine Stop Switches | | | |
Load line(s) and (limit controls) | | | |
Load Hook/Safety Latch, Hook Block, Overhaul Ball | | | |
Sheaves | | | |
Outriggers (and locks) | | | |
Stabilizers | | | |
Drum System (spooling, etc) | | | |
Boom Angle Indicator (and auto shutoff) | | | |
Boom Length Indicator | | | |
Gauges/Clutches/Dogs | | | |
Level Indicator | | | |
AntiTwo Block Device | | | |
Overload Protection System | | | |
Winch Brake Operation (and other applicable brakes): | | | |
Holding Valves | | | |
Boom Wear Pads | | | |
Lubrication | | | |

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Inspection Function | S* | U* | NA* | Comments
Tires/Tracks: Cuts, Broken Parts | | | |
High Voltage Warning Signs | | | |
Wire Rope (broken wires, excess wear, kinks, etc) | | | |
Turntable/Crane Body | | | |
Counterweight | | | |
Cab (fire extinguishers, clear unbroken glass, etc) | | | |

*S = Satisfactory *U = Unsatisfactory *NA = Not Applicable Additonal Comments: 
Crane Operator’s Signature: ________________________________________________________________ 
The Original Report must be maintained with the Crane 
Supervisor’s Signature:_________________________________________________________________________ 

Crane Inspection Checklist ©2010 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved 
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