TOWER CRANE INSPECTION SAFETY CHECKLIST
PROJECT CODE: ……………. PROJECT NAME: ………………………………………….…DATE: ………………..
  Tower crane TYPE: …………….... NO…………………CONTRACTOR/ MEIL: ……………………….......................
  (A)TOWER CRANE APPROVAL FOR USE                                             SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DEVICES 1
  YES NO                                                                      YES NO
           Tower crane is approved by 3rd party                                        Emergency stop button is installed in operator cabin
           Tower crane have valid certificates                                         Effective breaking mechanism for the following is maintained
                                                                                       (Hoisting, derricking, slewing, trolley travelling)
           Tower crane provided with SWL Serial no
                                                                                       hoisting limiter to prevent over hoisting of the hook block is
           Safe access & egress provided                                               functional
                                                                                       Trolley travelling limiter switch is functional
           Load capacity chart is displayed in operator cabin
                                                                                       over derrick & over lowering of jib limiter switch is functional
  (B) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS                                                    SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DEVICES 2
  YES NO                                                                      YES NO
           Safe access & egress are provided to crane operator                         slewing limiter to restrict slewing of crane is functional
           Crane cabin is provided with locking mechanism for unauthorized             over load limiter to prevent over turning is functional
           entry
           Safety bar is fitted with operator cabin window to prevent fall             wind anemometer is installed and in good condition
           hazard
           Updated operation and maintenance log book is available in cabin            air craft warning light & red flags are provided in crane
           Manufacture operational &maintenance manual are available                   Fire extinguisher ,provided in crane cabin
           Tower crane is grounded against lightning
  C OTHER VISUAL CHECKUP                                                      ITEMS NEEDING CORRECTION:
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                                                                              Required:
  YES NO
           Load chart & other symbols are visible                             ………………………………………………..
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           hydraulic fluid is sufficient
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           slewing oil is sufficient                                          ………………………………………………..
           all mounting bolts are in good conditions                          ………………………………………………..
           hydraulic system is free of leak                                   Recommended:
           boom sections are free of cracks or dents
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           auxiliary wire are well lubricated
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           auxiliary wire ropes winches pulley’s are good condition           ………………………………………………..
           are safety latches are provided in crane hooks                     ………………………………………………..
           load radius indicators with warning alarm installed                Inspected by:       …………………………………...
           jib angle indicator is provided (for luffing jib tower crane)      Date: ……………………Time: …………………………….
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MEIL SAFETY DEPT XXX