Crane Inspection Training Course

1. Crane Inspection Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

• Inspection principles including (safety assurance, defect prevention, regulatory compliance, operational reliability)

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC requirements including (inspection frequency, qualified person requirements, documentation standards)

• ASME B30.5 standards including (inspection categories, acceptance criteria, maintenance requirements, certification procedures)

• Inspection types including (initial inspections, frequent inspections, periodic inspections, special inspections)

2. Crane Components and Systems Assessment

• Structural Components including (boom sections, mast structures, outriggers, counterweights, frame assemblies)

• Mechanical Systems including (hoisting mechanisms, load blocks, hooks, wire rope systems, hydraulic components)

• Electrical Systems including (control circuits, motors, limit switches, warning devices, grounding systems)

• Safety Devices including (load moment indicators, anti-two-block systems, boom angle indicators, rated capacity indicators)

3. Inspection Procedures and Defect Identification

• Visual Inspection techniques including (systematic examination, defect recognition, wear pattern analysis, damage assessment)

• Functional Testing including (operational checks, safety device verification, control response, load testing)

• Non-Destructive Testing including (magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing, ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing)

• Defect Classification including (critical defects, major defects, minor defects, rejection criteria, repair requirements)

4. Wire Rope and Rigging Hardware Inspection

• Wire Rope inspection including (broken wire counting, wear assessment, corrosion evaluation, lubrication condition)

• Hook Inspection including (throat opening, twist measurement, wear assessment, crack detection, latch functionality)

• Rigging Hardware including (shackles, slings, lifting devices, load blocks, swivel assemblies)

• Inspection Criteria including (ASME B30.5 standards, manufacturer specifications, industry guidelines, safety factors)

5. Documentation and Record Management

• Inspection Records including (inspection checklists, defect documentation, corrective actions, certification records)

• Documentation Standards including (objective descriptions, photographic evidence, measurement data, inspector identification)

• Record Keeping including (retention requirements, accessibility, traceability, regulatory compliance, audit preparation)

• Certification Management including (qualified person requirements, inspection intervals, renewal procedures, compliance verification)

6. Inspection Scheduling and Maintenance Coordination

• Inspection Planning including (frequency determination, resource allocation, downtime scheduling, priority setting)

• Maintenance Coordination including (defect correction, part replacement, system modifications, testing verification)

• Out-of-Service Procedures including (equipment tagging, isolation protocols, repair authorization, return-to-service verification)

• Continuous Monitoring including (condition trending, predictive maintenance, performance tracking, reliability improvement)