Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12042 - Monthly to yearly inspections; records; table 2

Rule 2042.

(1) Monthly-to-quarterly and yearly inspections shall be made in accordance with table 2. Where supported by a documented record, monthly-to-quarterly inspections may be scheduled less frequently but not longer than semiannually. Before use, a crane or monorail system used in a corrosive atmosphere which has been idle for more than 1 month shall be inspected for all items specified in table 2. Where conditions of extreme duty cycle, heat, and corrosive or climatic extremes exist, more frequent inspections shall be conducted before use.

(2) Records of all monthly-to-quarterly and yearly inspections shall be kept for not less than 2 years.

(3) Table 2 reads as follows:

TABLE 2 - MINIMUM INSPECTION SCHEDULE

ITEM	DAILY	MONTHLY TO QUARTERLY	YEARLY OR MORE OFTEN
Operating Mechanisms	Visual for function	Check for wear, distortion and fractures
Limit Switches	Visual & operational for function	Check for adjustment and wear
Air Systems	Visual for leaks	Visual for leaks
Hydraulic Systems	Visual for leaks	Visual for leaks and abrasions
Hooks*	Visual For deformation and cracks
Chains	Visual For wear, elongations and twist	Measure for wear and elongation
Wire Rope**	Visual for wear, elongations and twist	Measure for wear
Slings	Visual For wear, broken wire, kinks	Measure for wear
Rope Reeving	Visual for proper seating in drum and sheave grooves	Visual for proper seating in drum and sheave grooves
Chain Drive Sprockets	Check for wear
Drive Chain	Check for stretch
Brake System ***	Functional test	Check for adjustment and wear
Sheaves	Check For wear and cracks
Drums	Check For wear and cracks
Fasteners	Check for tightness
Electrical Apparatus	Check electrical components for function, loose connections & deterioration
Lock and Clamp Mooring Devices	Visual for function and wear	Check for wear, distortion and fractures
Cab	Check hangers and fasteners
Load, Wind and Other Indicators	Accuracy
Power Plants	Performance and safety requirements
End Stops on Bridge	Visual to ensure they are in place	Check bolts for tightness and wear

*See rule 2045

**See rule 2044

***See rule 2031(1)(c)

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12042

1990 AACS