Run Crane Critical Lift Pre-Lift Inspection — Free

Lift Plan Verification

Lift qualifies as a critical lift critical (required)

Verify whether the operation meets critical-lift criteria: lift exceeds 75% of crane capacity, tandem/multi-crane lift, personnel lift, or other site-defined critical condition.

Yes No N/A

Approved lift plan is available on site critical (required)

Lift plan is present at the jobsite and matches the planned operation, crane model, load, rigging, radius, and configuration.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Load weight and load chart capacity verified critical (required)

Documented load weight, rigging weight, and crane configuration have been compared against the applicable load chart for the planned radius and boom setup.

Yes No N/A

Required approvals obtained critical (required)

Confirm approvals from the lift director, competent person, and any site-specific authorization required for critical lifts.

Yes No N/A

Personnel lift procedure verified critical (required)

If personnel are being hoisted, verify that the personnel platform, fall protection, communication, and rescue provisions are approved for the operation.

Yes No N/A

Crane Configuration & Mechanical Readiness

Crane configuration matches lift plan critical (required)

Boom length, counterweights, outrigger setup, reeving, hook block, and attachments match the approved lift plan.

Yes No N/A

Load moment indicator / rated capacity limiter functional critical (required)

Verify the crane's load moment indicator, rated capacity limiter, and other required safety devices are operational and not bypassed.

Yes No N/A

Wire rope, hook, and rigging hardware inspected critical (required)

Inspect wire rope, hook latch, shackles, slings, spreader bars, and other rigging hardware for visible damage, wear, deformation, or missing components.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Outriggers / stabilizers properly deployed critical (required)

Outriggers or stabilizers are fully deployed per manufacturer instructions, with pads/mats installed as required and level verified.

Yes No N/A

Crane inspection current critical (required)

Daily, periodic, and any required post-assembly inspections are current and documented before the lift begins.

Yes No N/A

Site Conditions & Ground Stability

Ground bearing capacity verified critical (required)

Support surface is adequate for crane loading, including outrigger reactions, crawler tracks, mats, and any adjacent excavation or voids.

Yes No N/A

Overhead and adjacent hazards cleared critical (required)

Verify clearance from power lines, structures, scaffolds, process equipment, and other obstructions along the lift path and landing area.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Exclusion zone established critical (required)

Barricades, signage, and access control are in place to keep personnel out of the swing radius, drop zone, and load path.

Yes No N/A

Landing area prepared critical (required)

Set-down location is level, stable, and free of obstructions, with adequate space for controlled placement of the load.

Yes No N/A

Weather and visibility acceptable critical (required)

Wind speed, precipitation, lightning, and visibility are within the limits established by the lift plan and manufacturer guidance.

Yes No N/A

Personnel & Communication

Lift director / signal person identified critical (required)

A single lift director and, where required, a qualified signal person are designated and understood by the crew.

Yes No N/A

Pre-lift briefing completed critical (required)

Crew reviewed the lift sequence, roles, hand signals or radio protocol, stop-work authority, and emergency actions before the lift.

Yes No N/A

Qualified riggers assigned critical (required)

Riggers and any tag line handlers are trained, authorized, and positioned according to the lift plan.

Yes No N/A

Communication method tested critical (required)

Primary communication method (radio, hand signals, or other approved method) has been tested and is clear to all involved personnel.

Yes No N/A

Emergency stop and rescue plan reviewed critical (required)

Crew understands the stop signal, emergency shutdown steps, and rescue plan for personnel lifts or other critical operations.

Yes No N/A

Weather & Final Authorization

Wind speed recorded critical (required)

Record the current wind speed at the lift site and compare it to the lift plan and manufacturer limits.

Final go/no-go decision critical (required)

Document whether the lift is authorized to proceed after all critical checks are complete.

Deficiencies documented and corrected critical (required)

Any deficiency or non-conformance identified during the pre-lift inspection has been documented, corrected, and reverified before proceeding.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

Signature of the competent person or authorized inspector completing the pre-lift verification.

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Run: Crane Critical Lift Pre-Lift Inspection

Lift Plan Verification

Crane Configuration & Mechanical Readiness

Site Conditions & Ground Stability

Personnel & Communication

Weather & Final Authorization

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