FREQUENT INSPECTIONS
Routine inspections are critical to overhead crane reliability and safety.
G.W. Becker, Inc. provides Frequent Inspections utilizing our highly trained and qualified technicians. With a high level of experience in all makes and models.
We don’t just “kick the tires”. Our frequent inspections go above and beyond the standard.
Frequent inspection: Items shall be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in OSHA 1910.179, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. All deficiencies listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard.
| Items to be Inspected | Frequency |
| Operating mechanisms for maladjustment | Daily |
| Deterioration or leakage in pneumatic and hydraulic parts | Daily |
| Hooks with deformation or cracks (visual) | Daily |
| Hooks with deformation or racks (written record with signature of inspector and date) | Monthly |
| Hoist chains and end connections for wear, twist or distortion (visual) | Daily |
| Hoist chains and end connections for wear, twist, or distortion (written record with signature of inspector and date) | Monthly |
| Running Rope and end connections for wear, broken strands, etc. (written record with signature of inspector, rope identity and date) | Monthly |
| Functional operating mechanisms for excessive wear | As needed |
| Rope reeving according to manufacturers recommendations | As recommended |