Precision Crane

WorkSafeBC / CSA Regulations

Did you know that both WorkSafeBC and CSA require minimum annual inspections on Cranes & Hoists to be carried out by a qualified inspector? Precision Crane’s Preventative Maintenance Inspections meet and exceed these requirements…

WorkSafeBC Regulation 14.54.1 Detailed Inspection: A bridge crane, gantry crane or overhead crane must be inspected by a qualified person in accordance with

  • the inspection criteria specified by the manufacturer of the crane,
  • the applicable design or safety standard specified in section 14.2, and
  • the requirements of this Regulation

WorkSafeBC Regulation 14.2 Standards: (4) A bridge, jib, monorail, gantry or overhead traveling crane must meet the safety requirements of (a) CSA Standard B167-96, Safety Standard for Maintenance and Inspection of Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists and Trolleys.

CSA Standard B167-96 4.4.5.1 General: Visual examination of equipment, as defined in Clause 1.1, shall be conducted by a crane inspector making a record of apparent conditions, as defined in Clause 4.4.5.2, to provide the basis for a continuing evaluation at intervals defined below:

  • light service – Classes A and B annually;
  • heavy service – Classes C and D semi-annually;
  • severe service – Classes E and F quarterly;
  • special service – as recommended by a Professional Engineer or crane manufacturer, or both; and
  • out of service – prior to being put back into service.

For more information regarding WorkSafeBC regulations as they relate to Cranes and Hoists, please refer to the following website…

Reference: http://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/OHSRegulation/Part14.asp