Crane Inspection Requirements
Cranes must be inspected and maintained to AS 2550, with routine, periodic and major inspections depending on type and duty. Inspection keeps cranes safe and legally operable.
What Inspectors Check
Crane inspection covers:
For a specific upcoming lift, use the pre-lift crane condition and records evidence pack guide to organise machine identity, past findings and review points separately from lift approval.
- Structural welds and members
- Hook, sheaves and load path
- Pins, bushes and slew ring
- Wire ropes and rigging
- Safety and control systems