Minimum Crane Inspection Guide As you surely know, because every crane's construction is dependent upon its application, a generic checklist cannot completely cover all aspects of any crane.
Item	Daily	Monthly to Quarterly	Yearly or More Often
Operating Mechanisms	visual for function	check for wear, distortion and fractures
Limit Switches	visual & operational for function	check for adjustment and wear
Air Systems	visual for leaks	visual for leaks
Hydraulic Systems	visual for leaks	visual for leaks and abrasions
Hooks	visual for deformation and cracks
Chains	visual for wear, elongation and twist	measure for wear and elongation
Wire Ropes	visual for wear, broken wires, kinks	measure for wear
Slings	visual for wear, broken wires, kinks	measure for wear
Rope Reeving	visual for proper seating in drum and sheave grooves	visual for proper seating in drum ans sheave grooves
Chain Drive Sprockets			check for wear; broken teeth
Drive Chain		check for stretch, deformation
Brake System	visual for operation brake drift (hoist)	check for adjustment and wear
Sheaves	lower block sheaves visual for wear		check for wear and cracks
Drums			check for wear and cracks
Fasteners		check for tightness
Electrical Apparatus		check electrical components for function, loose connections & deterioration
Lock and Clamp Mooring Devices		visual for function and wear	check for wear, distortion and fractures
Cab		check hangers and fasteners
Load, Wind and Other Indicators		accuracy
Power Plants		performance and safety requirements