Mechanics Hoists
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Model MH
MH-0214
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5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 General
The inspection procedure is based on ANSI/ASME B30.16. The following definitions are from ANSI/ASME B30.16 and
pertain to the inspection procedure below.
Designated Person: A person assigned or selected as being competent to perform the specific duties to which
he/she is assigned.
Qualified Person: A person who, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional standing, or
who, by extensive knowledge, training and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or
resolve problems relating to the subject matter at work.
Normal Service: A distributed service which involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated
load limit or uniform loads less than 65% of rated load for not more than 25% of the time.\
Heavy Service: A service which involves operation within the rated load limit which exceeds normal service.
Severe Service: A service which involves normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions.
5.2 Inspection Classification
The inspection procedure for hoist in regular service is divided into two general classifications based upon the intervals
at which inspection should be performed. The intervals in turn are dependent upon the nature of the critical components
of the hoist and the degree of their exposure to wear, deterioration or malfunction. The two general classifications are
designated as Frequent and Periodic, with respective intervals between inspections as defined below.
FREQUENT INSPECTIONS - Frequent inspections are visual examinations by the operator or other designated personnel
with interval per the following criteria.
Normal Service – Monthly
Heavy Service – Weekly to Monthly
Severe Service – Daily to Weekly
Special or Infrequent Service – As recommended by a qualified person before and after each occurrence.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS - Periodic inspections are visual inspections by a designated person with interval per the
following criteria.
Normal Service – Yearly
Heavy Service – Semi-Annually
Severe Service – Quarterly
Special or Infrequent Service – As recommended by a qualified person before the first occurrence.
Prior to initial use, all new, altered or modified hoists shall be inspected by a designated
person to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of this manual.