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Pre-Task Crane Checklist for Lifting and Hoists

by Dennis Good, from the Community

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This pre-task crane checklist helps crews complete critical lifting checks before using cranes or hoists on construction sites. Sections cover load details, total lift weight, radius and boom length; JHA completion and pre-lift meetings; training verification and licenses; weather and wind shutdown thresholds; communication and signaling procedures; rigging inspection and tag line use; ground conditions, outriggers and mats; barricades and exclusion zones; designated spotter; power-line clearance; and final sign-offs from operator, foreman, and safety personnel.

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Pre Task Crane Checklist for Lifting and Hoists
Use this pre task crane checklist to validate safety before any lift or hoist on construction sites. The template guides teams through pre lift meetings, personnel roles, licenses, and training. It covers weather and wind checks, hand signals, communication between operator, signal person, and riggers, and confirmation of materials and rigging methods. Inspect rigging gear, confirm ground conditions and outrigger setup, review swing radius barricades, assign a spotter, and verify safe clearance from power lines. Record names for accountability and complete sign offs from the lift supervisor and site foreman to document readiness and compliance.
by Ryan Wells, from the Community
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Crane and Hoist Pre-Task Checklist
This pre-task crane checklist helps construction teams verify lift readiness and safety before hoisting. It covers project details, time and date of lift, description of load, and names of key personnel. Pre-lift checks include team briefing, notifying nearby parties, validating required training and operator licenses, reviewing hand signals, confirming materials and rigging methods, and inspecting all rigging. It also guides checks for weather and wind, barricades and tag lines, ground conditions and outriggers, crane inspection records, designated spotter assignment, and safe clearance from power lines. Final sign-offs by the foreman and crane operator confirm the checks were completed.
by Tom Scott, from the Community
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Crane Field Safety Audit Report
This crane field safety audit checklist helps crews evaluate crane condition, setup, and lifting operations on site. It covers operator documentation, load charts, pre-shift inspections, alarms and decals, housekeeping, and leak checks. Setup items include leveling, barricades, outriggers, cribbing, ground conditions, and powerline clearance. It guides lift planning, communication, rigging inspection and labeling, and verification of load weight. PPE, pre-lift meetings, permits, fall protection, and gas monitoring are also included to support compliance and safer lifts.
by Lee Bastings, from the Community
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Pre-Task: Crane Checklist (Lifting checks for crane and hoist)
Use this crane checklist before lifting and hoisting on construction sites. use this checklist before all lifts and hoists to ensure crane, rigging, hoist and personnel safety.
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