R 408.12042 Monthly to yearly inspections; records; table 2.

Rule 2042. (1) Monthly-to-quarterly and yearly inspections shall be made in accordance with table 2. Where supported by a documented record, monthly-to- quarterly inspections may be scheduled less frequently but not longer than semiannually. Before use, a crane or monorail system used in a corrosive atmosphere which has been idle for more than 1 month shall be inspected for all items specified in table 2. Where conditions of extreme duty cycle, heat, and corrosive or climatic extremes exist, more frequent inspections shall be conducted before use. (2) Records of all monthly-to-quarterly and yearly inspections shall be kept for not less than 2 years. (3) Table 2 reads as follows: TABLE 2 - MINIMUM INSPECTION SCHEDULE ITEM DAILY MONTHLY TO QUARTERLY YEARLY OR MORE OFTEN Operating Mechanisms Visual for function Check for wear, distortion and fractures Limit Switches Visual & operational for function Check for adjustment and wear Air Systems Visual for leaks Visual for leaks Hydraulic Systems Visual for leaks Visual for leaks and abrasions Hooks* Visual For deformation and cracks Chains Visual For wear, elongations and twist Measure for wear and elongation Wire Rope** Visual for wear, elongations and twist Measure for wear Slings Visual For wear, broken wire, kinks Measure for wear Rope Reeving Visual for proper seating in drum and sheave grooves Visual for proper seating in drum and sheave grooves Chain Drive Sprockets Check for wear Drive Chain Check for stretch Brake System *** Functional test Check for adjustment and wear Sheaves Check For wear and cracks Drums Check For wear and cracks Fasteners Check for tightness Electrical Apparatus Check electrical components for function, loose connections & deterioration Lock and Clamp Mooring Devices Visual for function and wear Check for wear, distortion and fractures Cab Check hangers and fasteners TABLE 2 - MINIMUM INSPECTION SCHEDULE ITEM DAILY MONTHLY TO QUARTERLY YEARLY OR MORE OFTEN Load, Wind and Other Indicators Accuracy Power Plants Performance and safety requirements End Stops on Bridge Visual to ensure they are in place Check bolts for tightness and wear *See rule 2045 **See rule 2044 ***See rule 2031(1)(c)