EXAMINATION CHECKLIST: LIFTING & SPREADER BEAM
CHECK MAIN BODY
Wear, distortion, damage, nicks, gouges, cracks, corrosion, etc.
CHECK PAD EYE PLATES
Wear, distortion, damage, nicks, gouges, cracks, corrosion, etc.
CHECK CONNECTION PLATES
Security, corrosion, cracking, correct bolts, etc.
CHECK SHACKLES, SLINGS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Security of the fittings, refer to applicable section.
CHECK SLEWING, TILTING, SLIDING DEVICES
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, functionality and mode of operation, adequacy of lubrication, full or partial seizure of rotating components, etc.
CHECK MARKING
Presence, accuracy and condition of markings.