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Run: Tower Crane Pre-Operation Inspection

Tower crane pre-operation inspection template for verifying load charts, wind limits, brakes, tie-ins, and safety devices before the first lift. Use it to ca...

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Inspection Setup and Operating Conditions

Verify the inspection is being completed by the assigned operator or a competent person authorized to inspect the tower crane.
Boom/jib, hook block, and controls are in a stable condition for a safe walk-around with no active lifting in progress.
Access ladders, platforms, and the crane base area are unobstructed and free of slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Confirm wind, lightning, visibility, and other site conditions have been reviewed before operation.
Record the current wind speed at the crane location and compare it to the manufacturer’s operating limit and site procedure.

Load Chart and Lifting Capacity Verification

The current manufacturer-approved load chart for the crane configuration is present, legible, and accessible to the operator.
Verify jib length, counterweight, reeving, radius, and any other configuration factors match the applicable load chart.
Confirm the planned load, including rigging and attachments, is within the rated capacity for the intended radius and configuration.
Verify the planned radius, travel path, and landing area do not exceed chart limits or create contact hazards.
Confirm any site-specific restrictions, exclusion zones, or anti-collision requirements have been reviewed before lifting.

Structural Integrity and Tower Connections

Inspect mast sections, bolts, pins, and connections for cracks, bending, missing hardware, or other visible defects.
Confirm tower tie-ins, anchors, brackets, and associated fasteners are secure, properly installed, and free from visible movement or damage.
Verify the base, ballast, rails, or support structure shows no settlement, shifting, or other instability indicators.
Inspect the jib and counterjib connection points for secure pins, bolts, and visible structural integrity.
Verify ladders, platforms, toe boards, and guardrails are intact and secure with no missing or damaged components.

Mechanical and Brake Systems

Verify the slewing brake engages and holds properly, with no abnormal noise, slippage, or delayed response.
Confirm the hoist brake functions correctly and the load does not drift when held at rest.
Check for abnormal vibration, binding, jerking, or unusual sounds during movement tests.
Inspect wire ropes, sheaves, and drums for broken wires, kinks, crushing, improper spooling, or other visible damage.
Verify upper/lower limit devices and overload or load moment protection systems are present and functioning as intended.

Controls, Safety Devices, and Communication

Test hoist, trolley, slewing, and emergency stop controls for correct response and return to neutral.
Verify horn or other warning device is audible and operational from the operator station.
Confirm the wind measuring device is present, readable, and operating correctly if required by the manufacturer or site procedure.
Verify radio, hand signals, or other approved communication method is established and understood before the lift.
Confirm the operator knows the emergency stop and shutdown procedure for unsafe conditions or equipment malfunction.

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