Servicing hoists is not optional, it is mandatory.

Virtually every governing body that encompasses hoists expresses specific guidelines.  Below is a general recap of the classification definitions and the standards to research for hoist inspections.

Classifications:

Both ANSI and the manufacturer recommend the frequency of inspection (frequent and periodic inspections) based on the use of the hoist.  Below are the frequency guidelines:

ANSI Guidelines:

  • Severe Service – Hoist operates in excess of 200 days per year
  • Normal Service – Hoist operates 200 or fewer days a year, but more than 25
  • Stand By Service – Hoist operates 25 or fewer days per year, but at least once per year
  • Rental Service – Hoist is operational on an irregular schedule by rental use
  • Out of Service – Hoist does not operate for a period of a year or longer

Manufacturer Guidelines:

  • Severe Service – Normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions
  • Heavy Service – Involves operating the hoist within the rated load limit which exceeds normal service
  • Normal Service – Involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated load limit, or uniform loads less than 65% of the rated load for not more than 25% of the time

 

Periodic Inspection Duration Periods:

As defined by ANSI and most manufactures, periodic inspections must be performed for the following duration periods:
  • Severe Service – Every 3 months
  • Normal Service – Yearly
  • Stand By Service – Yearly
  • Rental Service – Yearly
  • Out of Service – Prior to Reintroduction in Service

Frequent Inspection Duration Periods:

As defined by ANSI and most manufactures, frequent inspections must be performed for the following periods:
  • Severe Service – Weekly to Monthly
  • Normal Service – Monthly
  • Stand By Service – Every 3 Months
  • Rental Service – Prior to Next Use or Rental
  • Out of Service – Prior to Reintroduction in Service

Visit our Periodic Hoist Inspection page under the Services tab for a complete outline of ALL that is involved in a complete inspection.

Standards/Regulations/Guidelines to follow:

OSHA: 1926.554

ANSI: E1.6-2 – 2013

Manufacturer: See manufacturer guidelines specific to the hoist