title = "Overhead Crane and Hoist Inspection Requirements"

content = """
Overhead cranes and hoists are high-consequence lifting equipment at Ridgecrest Metalworks. A crane or hoist failure can result in a dropped load, causing catastrophic injury or death. Inspection and maintenance of lifting equipment is governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 (overhead cranes), ASME B30.2 (overhead and gantry cranes), and ASME B30.16 (overhead hoists), as well as the equipment manufacturer's requirements.

Operator pre-use inspection (before each shift): Every operator must conduct a visual inspection before using a crane or hoist. The inspection includes:
- Hook: Check for cracks, deformation, corrosion, and twist. Verify the safety latch is present and functioning. A hook that has opened more than 15 % of its original opening or is twisted more than 10 degrees is removed from service.
- Wire rope (if fitted): Inspect for broken wires (more than 6 broken wires in one rope lay or 3 in one strand in one lay is cause for removal), kinks, bird-caging, corrosion, and crushing
- Chain (if fitted): Inspect for twisted, bent, or corroded links, or link stretch (elongation > 5 % of nominal pitch)
- Hoist operation: Test the hoist through its range; verify limit switches stop the hook at upper and lower limits
- Brakes and controls: Verify directional controls (up/down/east/west) operate correctly; verify the hoist brake holds a test load without drifting
- Structural members: Check trolley wheels, end stops, and visible bridge structure for damage

Frequent inspection (monthly, or per ASME B30 frequency based on service class): A competent person performs a more thorough inspection including hook and rigging hardware, chain or wire rope condition, hoist mechanism, trolley, bridge and runway rail condition, and electrical components.

Periodic inspection (annually): A qualified person performs a full inspection of all structural, mechanical, and electrical components including rail splice joints, runway alignment, collector conductor condition, and end stop buffers. The annual inspection is documented and retained.

Load testing: New cranes or cranes returning from major repair are proof tested at 125 % of rated capacity. Annual load testing at rated capacity may be required by customer contracts or insurance requirements.

All inspections are documented. Deficiencies identified during pre-use inspection require the crane to be tagged out of service immediately. No repair or modification to a crane or hoist is made without engineering authorization and documented re-inspection before return to service.
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