Tower Crane Checklist
Author: Novade Solutions
Use this Tower Crane Checklist to ensure the necessary safety checks are made before operating a tower crane.
Published on: 7/7/2022Tower Crane Checklist
General Information
Items to Check - A. Tower Crane Approved For Use.
*1. Tower Crane is approved by MOM.
*2. Lifting gears and appliances in good working condition
B. General Requirements
*1. Lifting hooks provided with safety latch
*2. Load to be lifted within the safe working load
*3. All mounting bolts are in good condition
*4. Hydraulic fluid level is sufficient.
*5. Proper and safe access and egress (with proper foot and hand holds/supports) are provided to the crane operator.
*6. Operator crane cabin is provided with a locking mechanism so as to prevent unauthorised entry.
*7. A safety bar is fitted across the operator's cabin window where there is likelihood of the operator falling through it.
*8. An approved fire extinguisher is provided in the operator cabin.
*9. An Operation and Maintenance log book is available in the operator cabin.
*10. A Manufacturing Operating Manual and Maintenance Manual are made available.
*11. Crane hook is provided with a safety catch to prevent displacement of the sling or load from the hook.
*12. Wire ropes are well lubricated and that there are no visible defects such as broken wire, kinks, excess wear, crushing etc…
C. Other Visual Checks
*1. A load capacity chart is displayed in the operator cabin.
*2. Lifting gear color code system is implemented
*3. Barriers placed adjacent to the area
*4. The Tower Crane is provided with markings of the safe working load, tower crane serial number and LM number.
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Tower Crane Checklist
General Information
Items to Check - A. Tower Crane Approved For Use.
*1. Tower Crane is approved by MOM.
*2. Lifting gears and appliances in good working condition
B. General Requirements
*1. Lifting hooks provided with safety latch
*2. Load to be lifted within the safe working load
*3. All mounting bolts are in good condition
*4. Hydraulic fluid level is sufficient.
*5. Proper and safe access and egress (with proper foot and hand holds/supports) are provided to the crane operator.
*6. Operator crane cabin is provided with a locking mechanism so as to prevent unauthorised entry.
*7. A safety bar is fitted across the operator's cabin window where there is likelihood of the operator falling through it.
*8. An approved fire extinguisher is provided in the operator cabin.
*9. An Operation and Maintenance log book is available in the operator cabin.
*10. A Manufacturing Operating Manual and Maintenance Manual are made available.
*11. Crane hook is provided with a safety catch to prevent displacement of the sling or load from the hook.
*12. Wire ropes are well lubricated and that there are no visible defects such as broken wire, kinks, excess wear, crushing etc…
C. Other Visual Checks
*1. A load capacity chart is displayed in the operator cabin.
*2. Lifting gear color code system is implemented
*3. Barriers placed adjacent to the area
*4. The Tower Crane is provided with markings of the safe working load, tower crane serial number and LM number.