Crane Inspection Program
Pre-shift, monthly, and annual inspection checklists, documentation, and corrective action.
What this document is
This document supplies standardized checklists and recordkeeping forms for crane inspections. It helps contractors document findings and track corrective actions to stay in compliance.
The regulation that requires it
29 CFR 1926.1412 requires employers to conduct inspections of cranes and derricks before each shift, monthly, and annually. The standard states that a competent person must inspect equipment before each shift and that a qualified person must perform monthly and annual inspections. It also requires documentation of the results, including any deficiencies found and corrective actions taken. These records must be kept on site and made available to OSHA upon request.
Who needs it
Construction employers who own or operate cranes on job sites need this program. It applies to general contractors, crane rental companies, steel erectors, and heavy civil trades. California contractors must follow both the federal 29 CFR 1926.1412 and the parallel Title 8 CCR requirements enforced by Cal/OSHA.
What happens without it
OSHA and Cal/OSHA issue citations during site inspections when required crane inspection records are missing or incomplete. Serious violations currently carry penalties up to $16,131 per violation while willful or repeat violations can reach $161,323. Multi-employer worksites increase the chance of citations to the controlling contractor as well as the exposing employer. Lack of documentation also weakens defense if an incident occurs.
What's included in the generated document
- Pre-Shift Daily Inspection Checklist
- Monthly Inspection Checklist and Log
- Annual Inspection Checklist and Certification Form
- Corrective Action Report Template
- Record Retention and Signature Log
How to implement it at your company
- Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 10 minutes.
- Assign a competent person and qualified person to perform the required inspections.
- Print or download the checklists to tablets or clipboards for daily use on each crane.
- Complete and sign each inspection form on the day it is performed.
- File completed forms in a dedicated crane inspection binder or digital folder kept on site.
- Review corrective action items during weekly safety meetings and verify repairs before returning equipment to service.