We are 3P Safety Inspections, a third-party crane inspection company working all 50 states. Our team carries NCCCO certification. 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.
Step 1 — Before We Arrive
A good inspection starts before anyone shows up. We line up the visit so it goes fast on site:
- You send the crane types and the site address
- We set a date and send a quote up front
- We confirm access, badging, and site safety rules
- You let us know the work schedule so we plan around it
Step 2 — On-Site Check-In
When we arrive, we fit into your site, not the other way around:
- We check in and review site safety and PPE rules
- We pull the crane log, load charts, and prior reports
- We plan the inspection around your lifts to limit downtime
Step 3 — The Inspection, Part by Part
The inspector works the machine methodically, against OSHA and ASME B30, photographing as they go — our guide to what a crane inspector actually looks for walks the full list system by system:
- Structure, welds, and pins
- Wire rope, hooks, and load blocks
- Brakes, clutches, controls, and safety devices
- Hydraulics, cylinders, and seals
- Tires, tracks, and outriggers
- Load charts, labels, and the crane log
Step 4 — Operational Tests
Where it is safe and called for, we run the crane through its motions — hoist, swing, travel, and brake checks. We confirm the safety devices, limit switches, and operator aids do what they should. On a new crane, after a major repair, or where the standard requires it, this can include a rated-capacity load test.
Step 5 — Findings and Report
We close out with a clear result, on site and on paper:
- A walk-through of what we found, in plain words
- Each finding tied to a photo and the exact rule
- A severity rating you can act on
- A prioritized punch list of what to fix first
- A clean PDF report, fast — usually within days
If a finding does ground the crane, the road back is well marked — here is what happens if your crane fails inspection, step by step.
How Long Does It Take?
A single mobile-crane annual usually runs a few hours. A multi-crane yard or a tower crane takes longer, and a load test adds time. We plan around your work and can batch a whole fleet into one visit to keep the disruption — and the cost — down. Rush jobs are fine. Just ask.
What We Need From You
Very little. A list of the cranes, the site address, and access details is enough to start. Having the crane log and prior reports on hand speeds the visit, and a point of contact who knows the work schedule helps us stay out of your way. We handle the rest.
Crane Inspection Frequency at a Glance
| Inspection | How Often | Who Performs It | What It Covers | Record Kept? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-shift / Daily | Before each shift or use | Competent person (often the operator) | Controls, brakes, wire rope, hooks, leaks, tires or tracks, safety devices | Good practice |
| Monthly | Every 30 days | Competent person | Wire rope along its length, hooks and latches, hoist brakes | Yes — signed and dated |
| Frequent | Daily to monthly, by service class | Competent person | Running gear and high-wear items per ASME B30 | Per your program |
| Annual / Periodic | Every 12 months | Qualified person | The full machine: structure, welds, sheaves, drums, hydraulics, controls | Yes — full written report |
| After an event | After a repair, modification, storm, or idle period | Qualified person | The affected systems, before the crane returns to service | Yes |
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:
- 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
- A punch list of what to fix first
Why Owners Pick 3P Safety Inspections
We inspect cranes and nothing else. We show up when we say and write reports a foreman can read. The quote is the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a crane inspection?
We coordinate access and review the crane log, check in on site, then work the machine part by part — structure, rope, hooks, brakes, controls, hydraulics — run operational tests where safe, and close with a photo-documented report tied to the exact OSHA and ASME rules.
How long does a crane inspection take?
A single mobile-crane annual usually runs a few hours. A multi-crane yard or a tower crane takes longer, and a load test adds time. We plan around your work and can batch a whole fleet into one visit.
Will the crane be out of service during the inspection?
Only briefly, for the operational tests. We schedule around your lifts to keep downtime short, and rush jobs are fine.
What do I need to provide for a crane inspection?
A list of the cranes, the site address, and access or badging details to start. The crane log and prior reports on hand speed the visit, and a contact who knows the work schedule helps us stay out of your way.
Do you test the crane under load?
Where it is safe and called for — rated-capacity proof loads on new gear, after a major repair, or on the ASME cycle. Routine annuals are mostly functional and visual.
What do I get at the end of the inspection?
A clear PDF report with photos, severity ratings, each finding tied to the exact OSHA or ASME rule, and a prioritized punch list of what to fix first — usually within days.
What if the crane fails during the inspection?
We sort findings by severity. A critical item takes the crane out of service until fixed. We verify the repair and update the record so it returns to work with a clean file.
Do you inspect cranes in all 50 states?
Yes. We cover all 50 states with NCCCO-certified inspectors, 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