Crane / Rigging Daily Inspection

OSHA 1926.1412 + ASME B30 daily inspection for mobile and overhead cranes plus the rigging used in lifts. Catches wire rope damage, hook deformation, and outrigger pad issues before a critical lift.

Inspection Scope & Pre-Use Readiness

• Inspection completed before crane or rigging is placed in service
  Confirm the daily inspection is performed before the first lift or shift use.
• Inspector is a qualified operator or competent person
  Verify the person completing the inspection is authorized and competent for crane/rigging checks.
• Crane identification and configuration recorded
  Record crane ID, type, and current configuration or setup location.
• Lift type identified
  Select the primary lift category for this inspection.

Crane Structure, Controls & Safety Devices

• No visible structural cracks, deformation, or missing fasteners
  Inspect boom, jib, mast, superstructure, carbody, and accessible structural members for damage or looseness.
• Controls, limit devices, and indicators function properly
  Verify operating controls, limit switches, load indicators, and other safety devices respond as intended.
• Brakes, hoist, and swing/travel functions operate normally
  Check for abnormal noise, drift, slippage, delayed response, or other operational deficiencies.
• Cab, access points, and walkways are free of hazards
  Verify access ladders, steps, handholds, and cab areas are secure, clean, and unobstructed.
• Warning labels, load chart, and capacity markings are legible
  Confirm required markings are present and readable from the operator position.

Wire Rope, Hooks & Load-Holding Components

• Wire rope shows no broken wires, crushing, kinks, birdcaging, or excessive wear
  Inspect all accessible wire rope sections for visible damage or deterioration.
• Wire rope reeving and end terminations are secure
  Check for proper reeving, secure terminations, and no evidence of slippage or distortion.
• Hook is not bent, twisted, cracked, or excessively worn
  Inspect the hook body and throat opening for deformation or other visible deficiency.
• Hook latch or safety device is present and functional
  Confirm the latch closes properly and prevents accidental disengagement of the load.
• Sheaves, blocks, and load-bearing pins are intact and aligned
  Check for cracked sheaves, damaged grooves, missing retainers, or abnormal wear.

Outriggers, Supports & Ground Conditions

• Outriggers extend, lock, and hold position properly
  Verify outriggers or stabilizers deploy correctly and remain secure under setup conditions.
• Outrigger pads / mats are present, correctly sized, and undamaged
  Confirm pads or mats are suitable for the load and free of cracks, splits, or excessive deformation.
• Ground bearing surface is stable and level enough for the planned lift
  Assess soil, pavement, slabs, trenches, voids, and slope for stability and settlement risk.
• No overhead or side obstructions in the planned travel or swing path
  Verify the work area is clear of power lines, structures, stored materials, and other obstructions.

Rigging, Slings & Lift Hardware

• Slings show no cuts, broken strands, abrasion, heat damage, or chemical damage
  Inspect wire rope, chain, synthetic web, and round slings used in the lift.
• Shackles, hooks, eyebolts, and other rigging hardware are undamaged and properly marked
  Confirm hardware is not bent, cracked, stretched, or missing required identification markings.
• Rigging configuration matches the planned load and hitch method
  Verify sling angles, hitch type, and attachment points are appropriate for the load and lift plan.

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions & Sign-Off

• Deficiencies documented
  List all deficiencies, non-conformances, or critical items found during the inspection.
• Equipment removed from service if any critical item failed
  Confirm the crane, rigging, or affected component was tagged out and taken out of service when required.
• Inspector signature
  Signature of the person completing the inspection.