STANDARD TOWER CRANE (FOR CRANE OPERATORS)
“START OF SHIFT INSPECTION”

Lessee:  	

Week of:  	

Year:  	

Project:  	

Crane Owner:  	

Site Address:  	

Crane Make:  	

Model:  	

Serial #: 	

9	
= Approved and in good working order	
X	
= Found faulty – notified supervisor	
–	= Not applicable to this item		(details required under remarks)	

#	Standard Tower Crane Operator	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	
1	Electrical power cords – main feed – junction box/splice								
2	Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)								
3	ON/OFF switch (main disconnect)								
4	Crane base inspection								
5	Inspect walkways, handrails, guards, ladders, and perimeter
barricade								
6	Inspect structure, pins, keepers, and mast bolts								
7	Ensure all tower wedges or tie backs are in place and tight								
8	Ensure all doors, panels, and covers are in place and
weather-tight								
9	Operators controls functioning adequately								
10	Load moment hoist limit								
11	Load moment trolley limit								
12	Maximum load (line pull)								
13	Trolley out								
14	Trolley in								
15	Hoist up deceleration limit								
16	Hoist upper limit								
17	Hoist down limit or slack line								
18	Ensure all audio/visual indicators are functioning properly								
19	Anemometer								
20	Hoist brake is functioning								
21	Slewing brake is functioning								
22	Trolley brake								
23	Visually inspect load block and hook								
24	Travel brake to rail where applicable								
25	Rail travel forward and reverse operation and limit								
26	Inspect racks for loose connections, proper drainage,
subsidence and bogie wear on travelling cranes, rail clamps, and end stops								
27	Housekeeping: concrete debris, rebar dowels, signage
lights, access/egress, etc.								
28	Supervisor notified of defects or faults								

29	Operator to initial daily								

Remarks: 	

Weekly Supervisor and Operator signatures indicating inspections have been completed.

Operator’s Signature:  	Operator’s Name:  	Certificate No.  	

Supervisor’s Signature:  	Supervisor’s Name:  	
Please note: This is a sample checklist that employers may use; manufacturer/supplier may have additional requirements.