Get Ready for Crane Inspections
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A new year means it’s time to schedule your crane inspections. Regular crane inspections are essential for maintaining the performance and safety of overhead bridge cranes. The guidelines provided by OSHA 1910.179 offer clear directives on when equipment needs to be inspected. Factors such as the crane’s usage, class, and components play a significant role in determining the frequency of inspections. For instance, a class C crane requires a frequent inspection every 100 hours of use and a periodic inspection every 500 hours.
Why Crane Inspections Are Essential
Routine crane inspection services are critical to identifying potential issues before they escalate into expensive repairs or, worse, safety hazards. Inspections also ensure that your overhead crane complies with crane safety standards. Whether it’s an annual, monthly, or even a daily check, these inspections extend the life of your crane, optimize its performance, and reduce unexpected breakdowns.
How Crane Classes Affect Inspection Timelines
Understanding crane classes and inspection timelines is crucial for effective maintenance. The class of a crane determines its approximate inspection timeframe. For example, cranes classified under the CMAA service:
- Class A, B, and C require semi-annual inspections
- Class D requires monthly or semi-monthly inspections
- Class E and F require daily crane inspections
Adhering to these schedules ensures that cranes operate safely and efficiently.
What to Know to Schedule a Crane Inspection
When scheduling a crane inspection service, thorough preparation helps in meeting specific needs and ensures compliance with crane safety standards. Details to consider when preparing for on-site crane services include:
- The number and types of cranes
- Crane capacities and heights
- Manufacturer details and specifications
- Usage rates and duty classifications
- Site safety protocols
New or modified overhead cranes should also undergo a thorough inspection and load testing before their initial use to ensure compliance with OSHA and CMAA standards.
Morgan is a One-Stop Shop
Morgan Site Services offers comprehensive crane inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure no detail goes unnoticed. Our certified inspectors provide detailed reports covering every part of the crane, along with greasing, oiling, and other maintenance tasks to keep your overhead crane in optimal condition.
For issues that cannot be fixed on the spot, our full-service mechanical and electrical engineering teams are available to create the necessary solutions. With national coverage and local services in Houston, TX, Detroit, MI, and Alliance, OH, Morgan Site Services is ready to keep your cranes safe and efficient.
Schedule Your Crane Inspection Today
Don’t wait for downtime or compliance issues to disrupt your operations. We’ve seen it all—and fixed it all. There’s no overhead crane problem we can’t handle.
