R 408.11871 Initial and shift inspections.

Rule 1871. (1) New, reinstalled, altered, repaired, and modified cranes shall be inspected by a designated person before initial use to verify compliance with applicable provisions of these rules. Inspection of altered, repaired, and modified cranes may be limited to the provisions affected by the alteration, repair, or modification, as determined by a qualified person. (2) At the beginning of each shift during which a crane is used, visual inspections shall be made in accordance with Table 2. A visual inspection shall be limited to that which can be made from a cat-walk or other safe observation point. Any defects shall be reported to a supervisor. TABLE 2 SHIFT/OPERATOR INSPECTION CHECKS INSPECTION ITEM DESCRIPTION OF INSPECTION CHECK POINTS Tagged Crane or Hoist Check that crane or hoist is not tagged with an out-of-order sign. Control Devices Test run that all motions agree with control device markings. Brakes Check that all motions do not have excessive drift and that stopping distances are normal. Hook Check for damage, cracks, nicks, gouges, deformations of the throat opening, wear on saddle or load bearing point, and twist. Refer to the manual furnished by the original manufacturer of the crane. Hook Latch If a hook latch is required, check for proper operation. Wire Rope Check for broken wires, broken strands, kinks, and any deformation or damage to the rope structure. Reeving Check that the wire rope is properly reeved and that rope parts are not twisted about each other. Limit Switches Check that the upper limit device stops lifting motion of the hoist load block before striking any part of the hoist or crane. Oil Leakage Check for any sign of oil leakage on the crane and on the floor area beneath the crane. Unusual Sounds Check for any unusual sounds from the crane or hoist mechanism while operating the crane and hoist. Warning and Safety Labels Check that warning and other safety labels are not missing and that they are legible. Housekeeping and Lighting Check area for accumulation of material, trip or slip hazards, and poor lighting.