Operators: Take a close-up look at daily crane inspection

摘要

Mechanics truck operators have a lot on their plate when a new workday begins. Between conducting their pre-trip vehicle inspection and focusing on the full schedule ahead, operators can sometimes overlook the need to thoroughly inspect the crane mounted on their service body. Daily crane inspection may not be foremost in an operator's mind, but it is a critical practice. Truck-mounted cranes provide the lift and reach capabilities required by a variety of public works applications, and proper maintenance is a big part of keeping them safe and productive. Many crane maintenance and repair needs can be identified during daily inspection and corrected inexpensively -long before they cause safety issues, extended equipment downtime and costly failure.