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6.4 Elevators
Section 18 of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards lists requirements for the installation and
maintenance of elevators and other personnel hoists. Passenger and freight elevators are to be inspected
and tested in accordance with ANSI A17.1, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators," and ANSI A17.2,
"Inspector's Manual for Elevators and Escalators." The inspector shall meet the qualification requirements
of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/ ANSI QEI-1, "Standard for the Qualification of
Elevator Inspectors," and shall be certified by an organization accredited by the ASME in accordance with
the requirements of ASME/ANSI QEI-1. If the state or other organization is responsible for elevator
inspections, the inspector shall be an employee of that organization or authorized by that organization.
Periodic maintenance should be in accordance to the elevator manufacturer's recommendations and any
recommendations of the elevator inspector.
maintenance of elevators and other personnel hoists. Passenger and freight elevators are to be inspected
and tested in accordance with ANSI A17.1, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators," and ANSI A17.2,
"Inspector's Manual for Elevators and Escalators." The inspector shall meet the qualification requirements
of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/ ANSI QEI-1, "Standard for the Qualification of
Elevator Inspectors," and shall be certified by an organization accredited by the ASME in accordance with
the requirements of ASME/ANSI QEI-1. If the state or other organization is responsible for elevator
inspections, the inspector shall be an employee of that organization or authorized by that organization.
Periodic maintenance should be in accordance to the elevator manufacturer's recommendations and any
recommendations of the elevator inspector.
6.5 Inspection Checklist
The items listed on the Inspection Checklist that are listed as daily inspections should be done prior to use
each day a crane or hoist is used. Regardless of whether or not a crane or hoist has been used, all of the
monthly and daily inspections should be performed at least semiannually; and if the crane or hoist has been
idle for more than 6 months, the daily, monthly, and annual inspections should be performed before the
equipment is used. For a more complete description of inspection techniques and equipment requirements,
refer to Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, manufacturers' recommendations, the above mentioned
ANSI standards, and the Rigging Manual.
each day a crane or hoist is used. Regardless of whether or not a crane or hoist has been used, all of the
monthly and daily inspections should be performed at least semiannually; and if the crane or hoist has been
idle for more than 6 months, the daily, monthly, and annual inspections should be performed before the
equipment is used. For a more complete description of inspection techniques and equipment requirements,
refer to Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, manufacturers' recommendations, the above mentioned
ANSI standards, and the Rigging Manual.
Inspection Checklist
Cranes and Hoists
Inspection Interval
1. Operating mechanisms
D
A
2. Limit switches
D
A
3. Hooks
D
A
4. Braking systems
D
A
5. Wire rope or load chain
D
A
6. Crane rails, supports, and stops
A
7. Hoist and bridge framework
A
8. Bumpers
A
9. Bridge and trolley conductors and collectors
A
10. Gears, shafts, bearings, and wheels
M
A
11. Catwalks, access ladders, and handrails
A
12. Cab
A
13. Hoist drums and sheaves
M
14. Hydraulic systems
M
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15. Mobile cranes
D
A
16. Inspection report
A