CAL/OSHA
This page is set up to assist you with fulfillling CAL/OSHA requirements regarding your overhead material
handling equipment.
There are major differences between lifting equipment rated at 3 ton capacity and below and above 3 ton capacity.
* All cranes shall be inspected visually prior to the first operation on any work shift. §5031. Inspection (a)
* All cranes shall have periodic inspections performed at least four times per year §5031. Inspection (c)
* Cranes rated at above three ton capacity shall be inspected and certified annually by a currently
licensed certificating agency and a certificate shall be issued by the certificating agency. §5021. Testing (a) (1)
* All cranes shall have a proof load test performed upon initial use (new installation) §5021. Testing (a) (1)
and cranes rated at above three ton capacity shall also have a proof load test performed every four years
(quadrennially) §5021. Testing (a) (2)
* Recordkeeping is the responsibility of the owner of the crane and an inspection record shall be maintained
§5031. Inspection (c) (4)
Here is a sample of Allied Crane's inspection and mainteance checksheet for quarterly inspections
handling equipment.
There are major differences between lifting equipment rated at 3 ton capacity and below and above 3 ton capacity.
* All cranes shall be inspected visually prior to the first operation on any work shift. §5031. Inspection (a)
* All cranes shall have periodic inspections performed at least four times per year §5031. Inspection (c)
* Cranes rated at above three ton capacity shall be inspected and certified annually by a currently
licensed certificating agency and a certificate shall be issued by the certificating agency. §5021. Testing (a) (1)
* All cranes shall have a proof load test performed upon initial use (new installation) §5021. Testing (a) (1)
and cranes rated at above three ton capacity shall also have a proof load test performed every four years
(quadrennially) §5021. Testing (a) (2)
* Recordkeeping is the responsibility of the owner of the crane and an inspection record shall be maintained
§5031. Inspection (c) (4)
Here is a sample of Allied Crane's inspection and mainteance checksheet for quarterly inspections