What To Inspect When You're Inspecting
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Inspections of cranes and lifting equipment are mandatory in every industry in the U.S.A.
Federal Regulations are clear as to when cranes and lifting equipment are to be inspected. Depending on the type of crane or lifting equipment to be inspected, and the industry the equipment is governed by, you are responsible to ensure these inspections are properly carried out. Having the inspections properly carried out is the start where problems may arise. Ask yourself the following questions:
1. Who inspects your lifting equipment?
2. What are their credentials?
3. Has the inspector inspected the type of equipment they are targeted to inspect?
4. Who oversees and determines that the inspections are carried out properly and thoroughly?
5. Who in your company has the knowledge to oversee crane inspections?
6. Who makes the necessary repairs when deficiencies are found?
7. Are post repair inspections completed and by who?
8. Is load testing required after repairs are made?
9. Do you maintain an inspection and repair historical file for each crane?
10. Do you look at the inspection as a necessary evil to obtain an inspection certificate?
If you can properly satisfy each of these questions, then you should have a good crane inspection policy. If you cannot answer the above questions and/or you agree with the last question, then you require an inspection policy/program. And that is where Crane Tech comes in.
Crane Tech offers various inspector training programs for mobile cranes, overhead cranes, pedestal cranes, rigging gear and below-the-hook lifting devices. Whether you are looking to become an inspector, enhance your inspector skills or to oversee inspections; Crane Tech's inspector training programs will provide you the education and knowledge required.
Crane Tech instructors are seasoned personnel with numerous years of actual crane and equipment inspection experience. They have the passion required to provide a dynamic training program. When you complete a Crane Tech training program, you will receive the education and gain knowledge that will provide a safer work environment for your business and employees.
Call Crane Tech today and get you are your personnel enrolled in our training programs.
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