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The following are inspection guidelines as outlined in ASME B30.5 (mobile and locomotive cranes) and OSHA 1926.1412 (Subpart CC Cranes & Derricks).

Cranes which are operated at least once per month, otherwise known as cranes in regular service, need to be inspected on a regular basis at intervals which depend on a few factors. Overhead crane inspection is done either at “frequent” intervals or “periodic” intervals based on the integral components, the degree of the crane’s exposure to wear and tear, and how many malfunctions the crane is subject to. Both overhead crane inspections are required to be done by a qualified person who must then ascertain if any deficiencies seen are safety hazards. “Frequent” overhead crane inspections pertain to the operating mechanisms, hydraulic systems, hooks, and hoist chains.