5.6.6 Receiving a Crane on Site.
It is necessary to examine the following documentation and check the items below before allowing a crane to work.
• Owner-approved Inspection Certificate. The record of test and thorough examination. This record includes details of the safe working load and, where relevant, corresponding radii, jib lengths and counterweights.
• A record of the weekly inspections on the crane. This must be signed weekly by a competent person.
• That the lifting equipment to be used is suitable for the job and that records of thorough examination of such items are available.
• That the crane complies with the requirements of the Work Method Statement or job Hazard Analysis.
• That the safe load indicator and load radius indicator are working and set correctly for the crane as rigged.