EXAMINATION CHECKLIST: POWER OPERATED HOISTS
CHECK HOOKS, SUSPENSION & LOAD
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, throat opening, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, full and partial seizure of rotating components, safety latches, etc.
CHECK HOIST STRUCTURE
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, etc.
CHECK MARKINGS
Presence, accuracy and condition of markings.
CHECK HOIST MECHANISM including motor, brake, couplings, gearbox, drum, chain, wheel and bearings.
Alignment, corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, adequacy of lubrication, functionality and mode of operation, full or partial seizure of rotating components, lifting media fit (i.e rope, chain, etc,) etc.
CHECK ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL & WIRING
Functionality and mode of operation, insulation, continuity, security of electrical connections
CHECK OPERATOR CONTROLS
Functionality and mode of operation, insulation, continuity, security of connections, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, etc.
CHECK WIRE ROPE(S) & CHAIN(S) including terminations and anchorages, guides, sheaves/pins, bearings.
Wire ropes: corrosion, cracks damage, distortion, wear, kinks, broken wires, adequacy of lubrication, rope fit, reeving, specification and condition, Chain: Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear and deposits that cannot be removed, links articulate freely, increase in gauge length, interlink wear. Terminations and anchorages: full or partial seizure of rotating components, safety latches, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, anchorages, etc.
CHECK POWER FEED SYSTEM, ELECTRIC, PNEUMATIC, HYDRAULIC
Functionality and mode of operation, security of hose / wire connections, where applicable, leaks, etc.
CHECK LIFTING MEDIA
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, kinks, broken wires, lubrication, fit, reeving, specification and condition, full or partial seizure of rotating components, safety latches, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, etc.
CHECK RCI / RCL DEVICES
Functionality and mode of operation, calibration, etc.