Lifting Equipment Inspection
Lifting equipment inspection verifies the condition, identification, capacity, protection, and continued suitability of equipment used to lift or suspend loads.
What this term means in maintenance
Lifting equipment inspection verifies the condition, identification, capacity, protection, and continued suitability of equipment used to lift or suspend loads.
Equipment covered
Examples include:
- Cranes
- Hoists
- Slings
- Shackles
- Chains
- Hooks
- Lifting beams
- Eyebolts
- Winches
- Forklifts
Practical example
A chain sling is checked for identification, certification, wear, deformation, corrosion, and damaged links.
Inspection controls
Records should include equipment ID, capacity, inspector, date, findings, status, and next due date.
Removal from service
Failed or expired equipment should be quarantined and prevented from use.
Common mistake
Inspecting lifting accessories without linking the certificate and status to the unique item can allow expired equipment to remain in service.
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Lifting Equipment Inspection FAQs
- What equipment is covered?
Cranes, hoists, slings, chains, hooks, beams, shackles, eyebolts, winches, and forklifts.
- What should inspection records include?
Unique ID, capacity, inspector, date, findings, status, certificate, and next due date.
- What happens after failure?
The equipment should be quarantined and prevented from use.