Annual Inspection Training
PRE-INSPECTION SURVEY
- Knowledge of the standards and regulations applicable to crane inspection, including, but not limited to ASME B30 and OSHA
- Knowledge of responsible parties involved in or pertaining to the pre-inspection
- Know what to communicate to the site supervisor/personnel on needs/requirements for inspection
RECORDS REVIEW
- Know if given documentation is correct
- Application
- Maintenance
- Engineering
- Knowledge of which inspection records are required
- Know how to verify whether proper repairs have been performed with acceptable documentation
- Repairs
- Modifications/alterations
VISUAL INSPECTION
- Ability to identify the following conditions
- Weld
- Corrosion
- Need for non-destructive testing
- Knowledge in proper operation of
- Safety devices
- Operational aids
- General knowledge of wire rope
- Construction and specifications
- Reeving
- Rejection criteria
- Termination hardware
- Ability to recognize existing or potential problems
- Know how to identify modifications and alterations
- General knowledge of the manufacturers’ requirements
- Inspections
- Maintenance
- Service requirements
- Limitations
- Ability to understand the requirements for component guarding
- General knowledge of inspection criteria for
- Hooks
- Load blocks
- Sheaves
- Rigging
- General knowledge of upper and lower operating station (cab) inspection requirements
- General knowledge of the following for specific job site situations
- Assist equipment (e.g., aerial work platform)
- Tools
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
POST-INSPECTION
- Know and understand that the inspection/test procedure(s) did not cause damage per regulations and manufacturer’s requirements
- Know how to document/communicate the deficiencies and recommendations on the final report
- Knowledge of responsible parties involved in or pertaining to the post-inspection
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