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820 Cranes and Derricks Safety I
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Corrective Actions

If a qualified person who conducts an inspection identifies any deficiency in any of the items inspected and determines the deficiency constitutes a safety hazard, the equipment must be taken out of service until the deficiency is corrected.

Caution out of service warning tape
If a deficiency is identified, take the equipment out of service until the deficiency is corrected?

If a qualified person determines, even though not presently a safety hazard, the deficiency needs to be monitored, the employer must ensure the deficiency is checked in the monthly inspections.

Documentation

The following information must be documented, maintained, and retained for a minimum of 12 months, by the employer that conducts the inspection:

  • items checked and the results of the inspection, and
  • name and signature of the person who conducted the inspection and the date.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

5-6. How long must you must maintain inspection records after completing a comprehensive annual crane inspection?