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This Hoist Inspection Checklist template is applicable to many hoists, and can also be edited to suit specific hoists, as well as daily, monthly or alternate frequency inspections – comes prebuilt for easy and comprehensive checks, keeping hoists in good and safe operating condition.

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What is a Hoist Inspection Checklist?

A Hoist Inspection Checklist is a guide or document of checks used to determine whether a hoist is safe for use, in good conditions, no issues, and is compliant with the safety rules and procedures.

Construction sites use hoists almost on a daily basis, lifting materials and people vertically from one place to another, so with repeated use, there's bound to be some issues along the way, wear, and tear.

Regular inspections are conducted, usually daily, weekly, or depending on the company policy's periodic inspections, and inspectors use a Hoist Inspection Checklist with a detailed guide on what to check for before using.

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Why is a daily, weekly or sporadic checklist even necessary for a hoist inspection?

Hoists do an important job for millions of companies around the world, taking care of many of the heavy lifts and manual labour which used to be done by humans - and which used to put a lot of stress on workers. With the frequency it's used, an equivalent cadence of checks should be done as well.

A checklist for hoists mini check-ups is necessary to catch even the tiniest issues, before they escalate into something bigger that affects workers and employees. Regular employees can perform the inspections on their own, or have a trained technician to do so. The trained ones perform a more comprehensive hoist inspection, which also requires an even more detailed Hoist Inspection Checklist.

What key items should always be included in a Hoist Inspection Checklist?

The contents of a Hoist Inspection Checklist covers a lot of areas regarding a hoist, which should always align with the manufacturer's inspections. There are different designs, load capacities – meaning different maintenance needs. It's always important to check on the documents that come along with this machine. Not to mention general safety checks differ per country or region.

While there isn't a mandated universal structure, here are the key items/areas of a hoist that should be in your Hoist Inspection Checklist:

Pre-use sections: that covers checking the main parts of the hoist like hooks and latches, chains, brakes, controls, limit switches, etc.
For frequent inspections, the frame, lubrication, mounting, suspensions, electrical components, safety features, load tests, and capacity checks, should be added along with the standards structure.

How to ensure you're conducting Hoist Inspections properly?

Knowing what to check, and how to spot, while going through the motions can extremely help you conduct a more efficient hoist inspection. Here are some good tips to save you from headaches and avoiding missing out what to put in your checklists:

Take a look at the hooks if they need fixing or replacement, or has missing parts
Chains or ropes must not be old and beaten-up
Brakes should be working properly, so best to check if it stops instantly the moment you press the stop button
Run through all the controls and make sure the hoist responds to all of them instantly. Delays can be signs of potential problems.
There shouldn't be any unusual noises during operation, especially ones that sound like there's something broken somewhere.
All texts, decals, and labels on the hoist should be readable.

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