We are 3P Safety Inspections, a third-party crane inspection company working all 50 states. Our inspectors hold NCCCO cards. We inspect to OSHA and the ASME B30 codes, and we do not sell or rent cranes — so our reports just give you the facts.
We reach most sites in 24 to 72 hours.
Pre-Use Inspection
A pre-use inspection is the check the operator makes before the lift is used on each shift. It runs in two parts.
The function check confirms the lower and upper controls, the ground override, the emergency-stop and emergency-lowering, the drive, steer and brakes, and the tilt sensor, alarms, and horn all work. The visual check looks over the booms or scissors and pins, the guardrails, platform and gate, the fall-arrest anchor points, the hydraulic hoses and cylinders, the tires or outriggers, and the capacity and warning decals.
If anything fails, the unit is tagged and parked until it is fixed. Download our free aerial lift inspection form to run the pre-use and annual checks the same way every time.
Rather have it inspected? Our NCCCO-certified inspectors perform aerial lift inspections in all 50 states. Request a quote and hear back in about a business day.
Annual Inspection
At least once a year a qualified person inspects the lift in depth — the booms, scissors, pins and pivot wear. The cylinders, valves, hoses and seals. The wheels, brakes, steering and drive. The structural welds and load-bearing members. The fall-arrest anchors and their rated load. And the calibration of the controls, interlocks, and tilt system. The annual closes with a written report. The free form linked above carries the annual section as well as the daily pre-use list.
The Standards That Apply
Aerial work platforms are governed by the ANSI A92 family (A92.20/.22/.24 for design, use, and dealer responsibilities), by OSHA 1926.453 on construction sites and 1910.67 in general industry, and by the manufacturer’s manual for the specific unit. Our inspectors check to all of them and name the rule behind each finding.
Common Aerial Lift Findings
We most often flag worn or low tires, hydraulic leaks, dead alarms or tilt sensors, damaged guardrails, and missing or unrated fall-arrest anchor points. Each one lands in the report with a photo and a clear fix.
The Standards Behind These Checks
Every report names the rule behind each find:
- OSHA 1926.1412 — cranes on construction sites
- OSHA 1910.179 and 1910.180 — cranes in plants
- ASME B30.5, B30.3, and B30.2 — mobile, tower, and overhead cranes
- ASME B30.9 through B30.26 — slings and rigging hardware
- ANSI A92 — aerial work platforms
- EM 385-1-1 — federal and military job sites
What You Get in Your Report
Here is what lands in your inbox:
- A clear PDF report with photos
- Each finding tied to a photo and a rule
- Severity ratings you can act on
- A spreadsheet you can load into your CMMS
- A signed record for your files
Why Owners Pick 3P Safety Inspections
We answer to the standard, not a sales team. We keep our dates and keep the write-up plain. The quote is the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What goes on an aerial lift inspection form?
Machine and operator details, a pre-use function check (controls, drive, motion, e-stops, tilt and alarms), a pre-use visual check (structure, platform, guardrails, anchors, hydraulics, running gear), and a sign-and-tag line. The annual inspection behind it goes deeper, by component.
How often must an aerial lift be inspected?
A pre-use check before each use, plus a full inspection at least once a year by a qualified person, under ANSI A92 and OSHA 1926.453 or 1910.67. The pre-use check is required every use, not weekly.
Who can inspect an aerial lift?
The operator runs the pre-use check. The annual inspection must be done by a qualified person trained on that machine type. Our inspectors are NCCCO-certified and inspect to ANSI A92 and the maker’s manual.
What standards cover boom and scissor lifts?
The ANSI A92 family (A92.20, A92.22, A92.24) for design, safe use, and training, plus OSHA 1926.453 on construction and 1910.67 in general industry, and the manufacturer’s manual for the unit.
What are the most common aerial lift inspection findings?
Worn tires, hydraulic leaks, dead alarms or tilt sensors, missing or unreadable capacity decals, and fall-arrest anchor points that have been painted over or removed.
Do boom lifts and scissor lifts use the same form?
The same form structure works for both — controls, motion, structure, platform, anchors, and running gear — with the items that apply to each unit. Boom lifts add articulation and rotation checks. Scissor lifts add outrigger and rail checks.
Can I download a printable aerial lift inspection form?
Yes — the free checklist PDF above includes the pre-use and annual items, built by an NCCCO-certified inspector.
Do you inspect aerial lifts in all 50 states?
Yes. We cover all 50 states, quote most jobs in about a business day, and reach most sites in 24 to 72 hours.
Authoritative References
OSHA 1910.179 — Overhead & Gantry CranesThe official standard, straight from the source.Visit source about OSHA 1910.179 — Overhead & Gantry Cranes
ASME B30 — Safety Standard for Cranes & RiggingThe official standard, straight from the source.Visit source about ASME B30 — Safety Standard for Cranes & Rigging
NCCCO — Crane Operator & Inspector CertificationThe official standard, straight from the source.Visit source about NCCCO — Crane Operator & Inspector Certification