Crane Inspections
13 articles- Crane Inspections
Anti-Two-Block Systems: How They Fail and How Inspectors Test Them
The A2B system lives at the worst address on the crane and fails quietly. Function testing every configuration, and what 1926.1416 allows…
By Patrick SalazarJun 29, 2026Updated Oct 17, 202610 min read - Crane Inspections
Outrigger Inspection: Pads, Floats, and the Cracks Everyone Misses
Outriggers carry the whole lift. Where beams and welds crack, what pin and pad wear looks like, and the extended positions that…
By Patrick SalazarJun 19, 2026Updated Oct 16, 202610 min read - Crane Inspections
The 10-Minute Operator Walkaround That Catches Most Crane Problems
The pre-shift walkaround finds more deficiencies than any other inspection. A working route around the crane, what to look at, and what…
By Patrick SalazarJun 10, 2026Updated Oct 17, 202610 min read
