Inspection Service for Hoists & Overhead Cranes
Is your hoisting and overhead lifting equipment safe for everyday use? Would you be prepared for a visit from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? With our routine inspection service, your hoists, trolleys, bridge cranes and jibs can be up to code in no time.
With years of experience and in-depth knowledge, we understand the critical importance of crane safety and compliance with government regulations. Shupper-Brickle provides comprehensive hoist and overhead crane inspections that satisfy OSHA requirements throughout the Mid-Atlantic States, including New Jersey, the Greater NYC area, the Greater Philly area, Delaware and Eastern Shore Maryland. And we provide all necessary documentation to prove you're in compliance.
In addition to becoming compliant, our crane and hoist inspection services will decrease costly, unplanned breakdowns and reduce the risk of injury and property damage due to equipment failure. Our professional crane and hoist inspectors can identify potential issues before they become costly problems and as a full-service provider, we can repair, upgrade, load test or even recommend new systems to better meet your overhead lifting needs.
Hoist & Crane Inspection Services
Our factory-trained and experienced crane and hoist inspectors conduct comprehensive visual and operational inspections, assessing the safety, function and compliance of your equipment, providing detailed reports and recommendations. Our hoist and overhead crane inspection services include:
OSHA Crane & Hoist Inspections
Our factory-trained crane and hoist inspectors have years of experience and are well versed in OSHA’s inspection requirements. Whether you need an initial inspection, function test inspection, frequent inspection or periodic inspection, our team can verify OSHA compliance and provide you with the necessary documentation, so you avoid costly fines or legal action.
Preventative Maintenance Plans
Preventative Maintenance is a pre-planned schedule for conducting inspections and as-needed repairs and services to your overhead hoists and cranes. These inspections allow us to identify potential issues and correct them before they become hazardous or costly problems that require unscheduled downtime.
Same-Day Rigging Inspections
We offer many industrial crane services for contractors and the entertainment industry, including same day rigging inspections. Operating out of New Jersey, same day inspections are available for lever pullers, hand chain hoists, slings and shackles, block and tackles and beam clamps throughout the Mid-Atlantic states.
Fall Arrest Inspections
We offer inspections for fall protection equipment in accordance with Federal Register OSHA requirements to customers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Each detailed inspection notes the type of fall protection equipment and specific location. Any repair or deficiency revealed in the inspection will be either corrected immediately or noted in the inspection report.
Fixed Ladder Inspections
We inspect fixed ladders throughout New Jersey the Greater New York City area, the Greater Philadelphia area, Delaware, and Eastern Maryland. Our fixed ladder inspections include the completion of any required reports at all intervals required to maintain compliance with OSHA 1910.27 and ANSI-ASL A14.3 safety and design requirements.
Schedule your OSHA inspection today.
Call Shupper-Brickle’s Crane & Hoist Inspection Service Department at 800-64CRANE or 609-259-1223.
Or contact us through this website to schedule a hoist and crane inspection in the greater metro areas of New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia.
Hoist & Overhead Crane Inspection FAQ
If you have questions about getting your crane or hoist inspected, you are not alone. OSHA requirements and ASME safety standards can be complex but understanding them is crucial for ensuring crane operation safety, compliance, and efficiency. We’ll do our best to clear up the confusion by providing answers to some of the most common questions we get about inspections.
Does OSHA require overhead cranes to be inspected?
Yes, in addition to initial and daily inspections, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires overhead cranes to be inspected at least annually by a qualified person. However, some overhead cranes require more frequent inspections as explained here.
Who should conduct hoist and crane inspections?
OSHA requires a “competent person” to perform crane inspections, specifying “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surrounds or working conditions”. In practicality, this means a professional with experience and training in overhead cranes.
What happens if an overhead crane fails inspection?
Appropriate warning/inspection labels will be affixed to each unit after their satisfactory inspection. Any crane or hoist that fails inspection will be red tagged and your coordinator will be informed. Any repair or deficiency which the inspection reveals and cannot immediately be corrected with the material and/or parts on hand, will be so noted on the inspection reports. It will be at the coordinator’s discretion to remove that unit from service until necessary repairs have been completed. Upon request, we will provide a quotation for any needed repairs.
What is the risk of not inspecting your cranes?
By not inspecting your overhead cranes, there’s a risk that an OSHA inspector would deem your company out of compliance, resulting in fines and penalty fees. Further, by not inspecting cranes, hoists and overhead lifting equipment, an operation risks efficiency of production and, more importantly, the safety of personnel. Aside from safety and OSHA compliance, inspections also limit down time by catching needed repairs before they grow in scope.
Is hoist disassembly required for inspection?
No, disassembly of your hoist isn't necessary for inspection. ASME standards recommend in-place inspections with necessary cover removal for thorough examination. However, depending on what is revealed during the inspection, further investigation may be necessary.
What do hoist inspectors look for when inspecting a hoist?
A hoist inspection should includes checking the hoist's condition, safety labels, load capacity, and all components.
Still have questions about crane and hoist inspections?
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