Crane Inspections in Perspective
The combination of timely inspections and a thorough preventative maintenance program are not only required by law but are also essential to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of overhead lifting equipment. Ace Industries’ Certified Crane Care Inspection Program is specifically designed to provide inspections and preventative maintenance guidelines in accordance with all appropriate governing bodies, safety codes, manufacturer’s guidelines, and industry best practices surrounding overhead lifting equipment. |
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Ace’s Certified Crane Care Inspection Program rigorously follows the guidelines for the construction, maintenance and inspection of Overhead and Gantry Cranes as laid out by the OSHA and ANSI codes. OSHA regulations define requirements for frequent inspections and documented, periodic inspections for Overhead Bridge, Monorails,and Gantry Cranes. All Ace inspectors are trained in the interpretation and application of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations 1910.179, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30, and the Crane Manufacturer’s Association of America (CMAA) Specification 78.
Certified Crane Care Inspection Program
Ace Industries, Inc. is unwavering in its commitment to providing the
most effective, highest quality, and most valuable services for our
customers. Ace’s uncompromising pursuit of excellence is
encompassed in the four primary goals of Ace’s Certified Crane Care
Inspection Program. The goals of Ace’s program are summarized
below:
- Safety
- Industry Best Practices
- Preventative Maintenance
- Compliance – OSHA & ANSI Regulations
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Ace engineered each component of the Certified Crane Care Inspection Program to fuse the elements of safety, industry best
practice, preventative maintenance, and compliance into one program. Every element of Ace’s 250+ point inspection is
designed to provide appropriate and rapid feedback to our customers.
For more information about the goals of Ace’s Certified Crane Care Inspection Program, see the following detailed
explanations of Ace’s commitment to its inspection goals.
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Safety
Safety is the primary goal of Ace’s inspection program. All Ace inspectors are taught that safety starts first with the
individual inspector, follows with Ace’s overall commitment to safety, and concludes with the delivery of Ace’s
safety commitment to our customers’ facilities.
Best Practices
As an industry leader in the overhead material handling industry for over 75 years, Ace provides years of expertise,
resources, and equipment to all Ace associates to benefit our customers and vendors. Ace maintains a rigorous
training and certification program to ensure that all Ace inspectors understand industry best practices for construction and maintenance of overhead material handling equipment.
Ace’s training is designed to leverage our years of knowledge and expertise to provide the greatest value for our
customers.
Preventative Maintenance
Ace’s 250+ point inspection reports are designed to provide a rapid, easy-to-read format for our customers to
address preventative maintenance and repair efforts. Ace inspectors understand that preventative maintenance is
a key component to any effective inspection program, and our inspectors are trained to make our customers aware
of any problems or defects in equipment so our customers may turn maintenance efforts towards enhancements
and corrective actions which are vital to the safety and success of their company.
Compliance
Ace’s inspection program is also designed to ensure that our customers’ lifting equipment conforms to all applicable
OSHA, ANSI and CMAA regulations regarding safety, construction, and reliability for overhead lifting equipment. All
Ace inspectors are trained in the interpretation, application, and understanding of OSHA, ANSI, and CMAA codes. Additionally, Ace’s program is designed to
ensure that our customers have the proper documentation for maintenance and inspection as required by law. Ace
holds all inspections for our customers in an on-site database that can be accessed whenever needed.
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The Inspection Reports
For your convenience, Ace organizes all inspection reports by Ace Industries Equipment ID which is a numeric, sequential
numbering system outlined by Ace technicians during inspection.
All inspection reports will be displayed in two sections for easy reference. Section One (1) contains summaries and repair
worksheets for each piece of equipment that should be used for rapid-assessment of your equipment. Ace recommends
using Section One (1) as the primary reference pages for all review of your equipment. Section Two (2) contains detailed
inspection records that can be used for more in depth study of your equipment and any deficiencies found.
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Section 1 - Summaries & Repair Worksheet
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Inspection Summary
General overview of the unit that includes the Equipment ID, Equipment Description,
and a high-level summary of any OSHA/ANSI Condition and General Condition found
during the inspection.
Component Overview
List of all components (i.e. Runway, Bridge, Hoist, etc) for a piece of
equipment with a count of unsatisfactory, fair, and poor conditions found for
each component.
Repair Worksheet
A detailed repair list of all unsatisfactory, poor, and fair conditions found
during your inspection. This worksheet is subcategorized by each component that
makes up an entire piece of equipment. Use this worksheet for a quick overview,
consolidated list of all problems, and track maintenance and repair efforts to
bring your equipment upto code. If your equipment does not have any problem
codes, this sheet will not be included for the piece of equipment. |
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Section 2 - Detailed Reports |
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Equipment Details
The Ace legacy equipment overview page. This page provides all the information
you are accustomed to seeing on your inspection reports from Ace. Use this page
to see a general overview of OSHA/ANSI Conditions and General Conditions of a
particular piece of equipment. Additional information such as Equipment ID,
Equipment Description, Inspection Date, and Inspector can be found on the
Equipment Details page.
Component Details
The original Ace details pages. You can find one page for each component that
makes up a piece of equipment (ex. Monorail, Hoist, Trolley, Push-Button, etc.).
Use these pages to find specific details such as type, model number, serial
number, capacity, voltage, and much more. Additionally, this page shows every
item that was inspected on the piece of equipment and the cooresponding good,
fair, poor, and unsatisfactory conditions. |
Conventions Found in the Inspection Reports
The following conventions are used in all inspection reports:
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Good: Condition of an item, component, or piece of
equipment that requires no special attention at this time.
Fair: Condition of an item, component, or piece of
equipment that could possibly cause a breakdown,
malfunction, or unsafe condition before the next scheduled
periodic inspection.
Poor: Condition of an item, component, or piece of
equipment that will likely cause a breakdown, malfunction,
or unsafe condition before the next scheduled periodic
inspection.
Unsatisfactory: Condition of an item, component, or piece of
equipment that should be repaired as soon as possible as it
is in violation of OSHA or ANSI standards as they pertain to
overhead cranes and hoists or is an immediate danger or
safety concern.
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Actions Required
Disassembly Required: Condition of an item, component, or piece of equipment that
requires disassembly for further evaluation. By marking items with Disassembly
Required, Ace recommends planned maintenance and disassembly that does not
recommend immediate disassembly unless otherwise noted.
Corrective Action Made: Action was taken during the time of inspection to correct,
repair, or modify an existing breakdown, malfunction, or unsafe condition before the
inspection was completed. By marking items with Corrective Action Taken, Ace
inspectors denote specific actions taken during the time of inspection and note
requirements for future repairs, modifications, or monitoring required if applicable. |