LUFFING 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)	

#	Luffing 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, and ladders								
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 are functioning adequately								
10	Load moment hoist limit								
11	Load moment luffing limit								
12	Maximum load (line pull)								
13	Luffing up switch(s)								
14	Luffing down switch(s)								
15	Luffing up and down deceleration switch								
16	Boom angle indicator								
17	Counterweight safety switch								
18	Hoist up deceleration limit								
19	Hoist upper limit								
20	Anti 2 block switch (hoist up and boom down)								
21	Hoist down limit or slack line								
22	Ensure all audio/visual indicators are functioning properly								
23	Anemometer								
24	Hoist brake is functioning								
25	Slewing brake is functioning								
26	Luffing brake								
27	Visually inspect load block and hook								
28	Travel brake to rail where applicable								
29	Rail travel forward and reverse								
30	Inspect tracks for loose connections, proper drainage,
subsidence and bogie wear on travelling cranes, rail clamps, and end stops								
31	Housekeeping: concrete debris, rebar dowels, signage
lights, access/egress, etc.								
32	Supervisor notified of defects or faults								

	33			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