EXAMINATION CHECKLIST: LEVER HOIST
CHECK HOOKS, SUSPENSION AND LOAD
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, throat opening, security of attachment points and sub-structure, fasteners, welds, safety latches, full or partial seizure of rotating components, etc.
CHECK HOIST BODY
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, security of attachment and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, etc.
CHECK MARKINGS
Presence, accuracy and condition of markings.
CHECK OPERATING LEVER
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, full or partial seizure of rotating components and adequacy of lubrication.
CHECK DEAD END ANCHORAGE
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear, un-removable deposit, security of attachment and sub-structures.
CHECK LOAD CHAIN
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear, deposits that cannot be removed, links articulate freely, increase in gauge length, interlink wear, adequacy of lubrication and security attachment points.
CHECK HOIST MECHANISM
Brake, pinions, gearbox and bearings; e.g. alignment, corrosion, crack, damage, distortion, wear, adequacy of lubrication, mode of operation, full or partial seizure of rotating components, chain feed smoothly into and away from the load wheel, functionality and mode of operation.