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Cranes & Lifting Machines

12 equipment types certified in this category. Each entry below lists the standards we examine against, the re-inspection interval, and what the checklist covers.

Mobile Crane (All Terrain / Rough Terrain)

Every 12 months

Annual thorough examination and functional test of all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes, with load chart verification against the as-configured machine.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.5
  • · BS 7121-2
  • · EN 13000
  • · ISO 4309
  • · Saudi Aramco GI 7.028
CHECKLIST · 35 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 30 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Crawler Crane

Every 12 months

Thorough examination of lattice and telescopic crawler cranes including track running gear, slew ring bolting and rope condition.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.5
  • · BS 7121-2
  • · EN 13000
  • · ISO 4309
  • · Saudi Aramco GI 7.028
CHECKLIST · 33 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 28 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Tower Crane

Every 12 months

Post-erection and periodic examination of tower cranes: mast and tie-in verification, limit switch settings, anemometer and hoisting mechanism.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · BS 7121-5
  • · EN 14439
  • · ISO 4309
  • · ASME B30.3
  • · Saudi Aramco GI 7.028
CHECKLIST · 32 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 27 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Boom Truck / Lorry Loader (Knuckle Boom)

Every 12 months

Truck-mounted and knuckle-boom loader cranes examined as a lifting appliance and as a road vehicle, including stability on outriggers.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · BS EN 12999
  • · BS EN 13155
  • · BS EN ISO 4413
  • · BS EN ISO 12100
  • · ASME B30.5
  • · Saudi Aramco GI 7.028
CHECKLIST · 35 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 30 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Pick & Carry Crane

Every 12 months

Yard and pick-and-carry cranes examined for articulation, dynamic stability and de-rated on-rubber capacities.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.5
  • · BS 7121-2
  • · AS 1418.5
  • · Saudi Aramco GI 7.028
CHECKLIST · 35 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 30 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Overhead / EOT Crane

Every 12 months

Workshop and process EOT cranes examined including runway, travel motions, hoist brakes and pendant or radio control.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.2
  • · BS 466
  • · EN 15011
  • · ISO 4309
  • · Saudi Aramco GI 7.028
CHECKLIST · 27 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 22 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Gantry / Goliath Crane

Every 12 months

Fixed and portable gantry cranes examined for structure, travel gear, storm anchoring and hoisting mechanism.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.2
  • · ASME B30.17
  • · EN 15011
  • · ISO 4309
CHECKLIST · 25 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 20 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Jib / Pillar Crane

Every 12 months

Pillar, wall and davit jib cranes examined including foundation fixings, slew stops and the mounted hoist.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.11
  • · EN 15011
  • · BS 7121-2
CHECKLIST · 23 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 18 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Chain Block / Lever Hoist

Every 6 months

Manual chain blocks and lever hoists proof loaded and examined at six-monthly intervals as lifting appliances.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.16
  • · ASME B30.21
  • · EN 13157
  • · LOLER 1998 Reg. 9
CHECKLIST · 16 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Identification tag, WLL marking and traceability legible
  • · No cracks, nicks, gouges, bends or heat damage
  • + 11 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Electric Wire Rope / Chain Hoist

Every 6 months

Powered hoists load tested with limit switch, brake and control verification.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.16
  • · EN 14492-2
  • · ISO 4309
CHECKLIST · 19 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Hook, latch and swivel free from cracks, wear and throat opening
  • · Wire rope condition assessed to ISO 4309 (broken wires, wear, corrosion)
  • + 14 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Winch (Powered / Manual)

Every 12 months

Air, electric, hydraulic and manual winches examined including drum anchorage, rope condition and brake holding.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.7
  • · EN 14492-1
  • · ISO 4309
CHECKLIST · 18 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 13 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Crane Suspended Personnel Basket

Every 6 months

Man baskets proof loaded and examined every six months, with bridle certification and anchor point verification.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · ASME B30.23
  • · OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431
  • · BS 7121-1
CHECKLIST · 23 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 18 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.
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