All maintenance and repairs must be done by, or under the direct supervision, of a qualified person. Maintain mobile cranes as specified by the manufacturer or a professional engineer. Periodic inspections - Inspect the crane at the manufacturer’s recommended intervals and as per all applicable standards to ensure that crane components are functioning as intended.
The crane must meet the manufacturer’s specifications and all other applicable design and safety standards.
Operators must keep records of inspections and maintenance, and report defects immediately to a supervisor.Īnnual inspections - Ensure that the crane is thoroughly inspected at least once a year and certified as safe to use by a professional engineer. Each entry must summarize the work done and indicate the status of the crane for further use.īefore each shift - Ensure that crane operators inspect mobile cranes, including control and safety devices, before each work shift. The log book must also contain entries - signed by the person responsible - for any tests, inspections, modifications, repairs, or maintenance on the equipment. Each entry must report the results of the start-of-shift inspection and safety check, as well as any observed defects, operating difficulties, or need for maintenance occurring on the shift. Qualified person: According to the Regulation, qualified “means being knowledgeable of the work, the hazards involved and the means to control the hazards, by reason of education, training, experience or a combination thereof.”Ī record system log book must contain entries for each shift, signed by the crane operator. The crane must also be equipped with a load chart. The manual must describe the approved methods of assembly, erection, dismantling, maintenance, inspection, and operation of the mobile crane.
Mobile crane operators and workers assembling and maintaining the crane must have access to the manufacturer’s manual for the crane.
Assembly/disassembly Mobile crane assembly and disassembly can only be carried out by qualified workers who have the necessary information, instruction, and training to do so. Mobile crane operators must be informed, instructed, and trained in the safe operation of the crane and must have demonstrated competency, including familiarity with the operating instructions.
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