Free inspection checklists
for every piece of equipment.

Mobile Crane (Hydraulic)

Each-shift pre-operation inspection by a competent person — boom, outriggers, hydraulics, anti-two-block, load chart.

Crawler Crane

Lattice boom crawler daily — undercarriage, swing system, boom sections, wire rope, structural welds.

Tower Crane - Flat Top

Flat-top tower crane daily — slewing ring, trolley, cathead, climbing collar, hoist drum.

Tower Crane - Luffing

Luffing-jib tower daily — load moment indicator, anti-two-block, jib geometry, A-frame.

Overhead Crane

Bridge crane daily — bridge/trolley travel, hoist, festoon, limit switches.

RT Crane

Rough terrain pre-operation — tires, axles, outrigger pads, boom, swing brake.

Mobile Crane

Monthly documented mobile crane inspection per OSHA 1926.1412(e).

Crawler Crane

Monthly crawler crane inspection — wire rope, sheaves, structural welds.

Tower Crane - Flat Top

Flat-top tower monthly — slewing ring play, bolt torque, climbing system.

Tower Crane - Luffing

Luffing-jib monthly — pendant ropes, A-frame, jib pivot, load-moment system.

Mobile Crane

Annual comprehensive mobile crane inspection by qualified person.

Tower Crane - Flat Top

Annual flat-top tower comprehensive inspection.

Tower Crane - Luffing

Annual luffing-jib comprehensive inspection.

Aerial Lift

Boom or scissor lift pre-shift — controls, tilt sensors, guardrails, emergency descent, tires.

Man Lift

Material/personnel hoist daily — car/cage, doors, governors, safeties, communications.

Personnel Basket

Crane-suspended personnel basket — 50% capacity derating, trial lift, anti-two-block, attachments.

Aerial Lift

Quarterly/periodic aerial lift — hydraulic system, structural welds, controls calibration.

Telehandler

Variable-reach telehandler — boom, frame lock, stabilizers, hydraulics, attachment pins.

Forklift

Powered industrial truck pre-shift — mast, forks, hydraulics, horn, lights, propane/battery.

Forklift

Documented periodic forklift inspection — chains, forks, brakes, hydraulics.

Excavator

Tracked or wheeled excavator — boom, stick, bucket, undercarriage/tires, hydraulic lines.

Skid Steer

Skid steer or compact track loader — controls, ROPS, attachment couplers, hydraulics.

Loader

Articulated wheel loader — bucket, lift arms, articulation joint, brakes, tires.

Dozer

Crawler dozer — undercarriage, blade, ripper, hydraulics, cab/ROPS.

Compactor

Vibratory or smooth-drum roller — drum, water system, vibration mechanism, controls.

Dump Truck

Off-road or articulated dump truck — bed, hydraulics, tailgate, tires, brakes.

Concrete Pump

Boom or trailer concrete pump — boom hydraulics, hopper, S-valve, wear plates, outriggers.

CDL Truck

Pre-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Report — brake system, lights, tires, coupling, cargo securement.

Trailer

Trailer pre-trip — kingpin, landing gear, lights, brakes, doors, load locks.

Generator

Portable generator or light tower — fuel level, oil, GFCI, grounding, tower mast.

Rigging

Slings, shackles, hooks, eye bolts — wear, fraying, deformation, capacity tags.

General

Catch-all daily for misc. heavy equipment not covered by a specific template.

Scaffold

Competent-person daily — footings, vertical/horizontal members, planking, guardrails, access, scaffold tag.

Ladder

Portable and fixed ladders — rungs, side rails, feet, extension locks, working-load rating, defects.

Fall Protection

Harness, lanyard, SRL pre-use — webbing, hardware, stitching, D-rings, anchor points, hardware ratings.

Trench

Competent-person daily — soil classification, sloping/shoring/shielding, water, hazardous atmosphere, spoil setback, access, edge protection.

Confined Space

Permit-required entry — atmospheric testing (O₂, LEL, CO, H₂S), permit, attendant, rescue plan, equipment isolation.

Hot Work

Pre-task hot work — fire watch, extinguisher, combustibles cleared, fire blankets, ventilation, gas/electrical leads, permit valid.

Asphalt Paver

Tracked or wheeled paver — hopper, augers, conveyors, screed, hydraulic system, walkways, emergency stops.

Pile Driver

Hammer, leads, cables, hoses, vibratory clamp, pile threads, exhaust, safety rigging.

Steel Erection

Site readiness, overhead hazards, fall protection, connection bolts, rigging, anti-two-block, fire watch.

Demolition

Cutting torches, shears, hydraulic breakers, dust suppression, falling-object protection, attachment pins.

Drilling Rig

Mast, kelly bar, swivel, hoses, mud system, casing, anti-two-block, emergency shutdown.

Temp Power

GFCI protection, cord/cable insulation, panel covers + labeling, grounding, lockout devices, working clearances.