OSHA Inspections
Atlantic Crane's OSHA inspection experts take the guesswork out of OSHA regulations and what is needed to keep your cranes operating safely and in compliance.
Don't take the risk of non-compliance. Our technicians will ensure that your overhead material handling systems meet the following OSHA crane regulations and more.
Required OSHA Inspections
- Complete inspection of overhead cranes at intervals of at least every 12 months, and as often as every month depending upon the activity, severity of service and environment. OSHA 1910.179(j)(3)
- Inspection and load testing prior to initial use of all new and altered cranes to ensure compliance of all functions of hoisting and lowering, trolley travel, bridge travel, limit switches, locking and safety devices. OSHA 1910.179(j)(k)
- Inspection of cranes not in regular use.
- A crane which has been idle for a period of one month or more, but less than six months, shall be given an inspection conforming with requirements of OSHA 1910.179(j)(m)(2).
- A crane which has been idle for a period over 6 months shall be given an inspection conforming with requirements of OSHA 1910.179(j)(m)(2)(3).
- Monthly hook inspection with certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial or ID number of the chain inspected. OSHA 1910.179(2)(iv)
- Monthly wire rope inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial or ID number of the rope inspected. OSHA 1910.179(m)
- A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations. OSHA 1910.179(l)(1)
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