Crane / Rigging Daily Inspection
OSHA 1926.1412 + ASME B30 daily crane and rigging inspection — wire rope, hooks, controls, outriggers, rigging gear.
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What's inside this template
Pre-Operation Visual
- No visible structural damage to boom, jib, mast
- No fluid leaks (hydraulic, fuel, coolant)
- Tires/tracks in good condition
- Counterweights properly installed and pinned
- Annual inspection sticker current
Wire Rope & Hooks
- No broken wires exceeding ASME B30 thresholds (6 in one lay, 3 in one strand)
- No kinks, crushing, severe corrosion, or heat damage
- Hook latch operational and not deformed
- Hook throat opening within manufacturer spec (no spreading)
- No cracks visible on hook (dye penetrant if suspect)
Controls & Functions
- All controls return to neutral when released
- Limit switches functional (upper hoist, lower hoist, boom angle)
- Anti-two-block device functional
- Load chart visible and legible from operator station
- Emergency stop functional
Outriggers & Site Conditions
- Outriggers fully extended on cribbing, level within 1°
- Crane on firm ground; no sinking or differential settling
- No overhead power lines within minimum approach distance
- Swing radius barricaded
Rigging Gear
- Slings inspected today; tags legible
- No cuts, fraying, broken stitches on synthetic slings
- Shackles: pin matches body, no thread damage, cotter pin in place
- Rigging capacity meets or exceeds load × 5 safety factor
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
Who is qualified to perform the daily inspection?
OSHA 1926.1412 requires a "competent person" — typically the operator or a designated rigger. Annual comprehensive inspections require a "qualified person" with engineering knowledge.
When does damaged wire rope need replacement?
ASME B30.5 thresholds: 6 broken wires in one lay, 3 broken wires in one strand, kinks, severe corrosion, heat damage, or 1/3 reduction in original wire diameter.
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