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Inspections & Maintenance:

Inspection and maintenance personnel should immobilize the boom before either conducting

inspections or performing maintenance. The boom is properly immobilized if it cannot tip over.

If one or more problem is discovered during an inspection, restore the boom to normal operating

condition BEFORE using it again. DO NOT use a boom that is structurally damaged in any way. Structural

damage includes, but is not limited to, cracked welds, warping or deformation of the fork pockets, support leg,

frame members, boom, boom sleeve, hooks or shackles.

Lift Master booms function like a hoist-less crane: instead of using a hoist to lift loads, the bridge girder rises

and lowers through the movement of the forks of a lift truck. Therefore, boom owners/end-users should inspect

the boom regularly following an established process. An example of an inspection procedure appears in 29 CFR

1910.179 (visit http://www.osha.gov/ and navigate to “Regulations” section 1910.179). Paraphrased, relevant

portions appear below:

1. Initial inspection — before a new or modified crane (boom) may be used for the first time, it must be

inspected to insure normal condition.

After the first use, the boom end-user/owner must conduct the following 2 types of inspection:

2. Frequent inspection [29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(a)] — Daily to monthly intervals.

The following items shall be inspected for defects at the intervals specifically indicated, including observation

during operation for any defects which might appear between inspections. All deficiencies such as those listed

shall be carefully examined to determine whether they constitute a safety hazard:

 [Inspect daily] All functional operating mechanisms (boom, X-handle locking bolt, boom sleeve, base

frame weldment, safety chain/strap, fork pockets, support arm, and all fasteners) for maladjustment or

damage that might interfere with proper operation. Inspect the boom for:

1. Dirt or other matter on the surface of the boom.

2. Pivot point wear (if applicable);

3. Looseness or wear of any parts that move during boom operation;

4. Integrity of hardware and fasteners, including but not limited to bolts, nuts, pins, knobs,

shackles, and hooks;

5. Normal operability of manually (by hand or foot) operated mechanisms;

6. Abnormal or noisy movement during use;

7. Excessive wear of, damage to, or indications of metal fatigue in any portion of the fork

pockets, support frame, boom or boom sleeve;

8. Damaged or unreadable labels;

9. Thinned regions or tears in the safety strap, or stretching, thinning, or twisting of any link(s) in

the safety chain;

10. Evidence of corrosion or rust-related metal erosion.

 [Inspect daily (visually) and at least once per month inspect and make a certification record,

which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the

inspection and the serial number (or other identifier) of the hook inspected] Hooks with

deformation or cracks. Immediately discard cracked hooks or hooks whose throat opening is more

than 15 percent wider than the normal throat opening, or that are twisted more than 10° from the

plane of the unbent hook.

 [Inspect daily (visually and at least once per month inspect and make a certification record

which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the

inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected] Hooks and shackles, including

end connections, for excessive wear, twist, stretch. Disconnect any hook or shackle found to exhibit

these problems and discard them.

 [Inspect weekly] All functional operating mechanisms (boom, X-handle locking bolt, boom sleeve

(base frame weldment), safety chain/strap, fork pockets, support arm, and all fasteners) for excessive

wear.

3. Periodic inspection [29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(b)] — 1-to-12 month intervals.

Complete inspections of the crane (boom) shall be performed at intervals depending upon its activity, severity

of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below. Perform all of the applicable “Frequent

inspection” steps and carefully examine the boom for any the problems that appear below () to determine

whether they constitute a safety hazard:

 Deformed, cracked, or corroded members.

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