All overhead cranes should have a visual inspection on what basis?

All overhead cranes should have a visual inspection on what basis?

• A. Every shift
• B. Every week
• C. Every month
• D. Every year

Answer: (A)

Regular visual inspection before each shift is done to catch new problems that could cause a failure or accident during operation. Cranes endure wear, exposure to the environment, and loads that can create subtle damage between uses, so a quick check at the start of every shift helps ensure safe operation. Look for obvious issues like a damaged hook or latch, frayed or distorted wire rope, misaligned or damaged components, faulty controls or emergency stop, brakes that don’t hold, and any obstruction in the runway or work area. If anything looks off, don’t use the crane until a qualified person has inspected and corrected it. More thorough inspections happen less frequently—by a qualified person—such as weekly, monthly, or yearly checks, but the immediate per-shift visual check is the baseline for safe operation.

Regular visual inspection before each shift is done to catch new problems that could cause a failure or accident during operation. Cranes endure wear, exposure to the environment, and loads that can create subtle damage between uses, so a quick check at the start of every shift helps ensure safe operation. Look for obvious issues like a damaged hook or latch, frayed or distorted wire rope, misaligned or damaged components, faulty controls or emergency stop, brakes that don’t hold, and any obstruction in the runway or work area. If anything looks off, don’t use the crane until a qualified person has inspected and corrected it.

More thorough inspections happen less frequently—by a qualified person—such as weekly, monthly, or yearly checks, but the immediate per-shift visual check is the baseline for safe operation.