Our Inspections

Inspection

Our

Inspections

Overhead Crane Solutions Inc. has developed an inspection program that is detailed, thorough, and straightforward. Unlike other industry programs that can be confusing with numerical ratings, charts, and graphs, our system is designed to clearly answer the question, “What condition is my crane in?” Our inspection reports are easy to understand within seconds, whether you are in management or a worker on the floor.

Our crane inspections are designed to assess the safety of your equipment, detect wear and tear, and identify maintenance needs to ensure safe and productive operation. Additionally, our inspections verify that your equipment complies with current local standards and regulations, helping you avoid costly fines and operational disruptions.

When to Inspect

your Crane

Initial Inspection Inspects equipment for deficiencies and deviations as defined in the criteria set forth in the applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B167 Standard. An initial inspection is typically required before a new crane is taken into use. This inspection may also be needed if a crane is taken into use after being out of operation for a long period, moved to another location, or has undergone a major modification in crane structure or components.

Compliance Inspection Inspects equipment for deficiencies and deviations as defined in the criteria set forth in the applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the CSA B167 Standard. The inspection interval is defined in the CSA B167 Standard. Frequency is determined by considering crane usage and the operating environment.

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Inspection Frequencies

by Service Class

Light Service Crane

Annually, must be inspected once a year.

Development of personalized maintenance programs

Tailored to meet the specific needs of your equipment and operations.

Moderate Service Crane

Semi-annually, must be inspected twice a year.

Heavy Service Crane

Semi-annually, must be inspected twice a year.

Severe Service Crane

Quarterly, must be inspected four times a year.

Continuous Service Crane

Quarterly, must be inspected four times a year.

Load

Test

Verifies that equipment can lift and move the rated load through all designed motions. The load test meets local statutory requirements for load testing and should be conducted once during the life of the crane, unless it has undergone structural modifications. The required certificate will be granted.

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Slings and

Accessories Inspection

Inspects non-maintainable load lifting attachments and accessories attached to the crane hook during operation. This inspection identifies deficiencies and deviations from local statutory safety and health regulations and can be performed by OCS trained and qualified service personnel.

Slings