An OSHA Inspection & PM Program Designed to Save You Money!

YorkHoist is your single source for Frequent and Periodic Inspections. Our qualified inspectors complete thousands of inspections every month ensuring our clients are compliant with all local, state, and national requirements. With our new Guardian Assurance Inspection Packages you can save up to 40% off your inspections and labor all year long. Did you know we inspect more than just cranes? Bundle your inspections with YorkHoist for the best overall value.

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Safety & PPE

Harnesses
Lanyards
SRLs
Anchor Points
Fall Arrest Systems
Guardrails
Work Platforms

Ensure your safety equipment is compliant and ready to protect your most valuable asset. Our comprehensive Guardian Assurance Inspection & PM program is designed to keep your employees safe! Need help developing a fall rescue plan? Our team of safety and compliance experts are here to help, included for FREE with your Safety & PPE Inspection agreement.

Below the hook, rigging, and storage equipment inspection

BTH, Rigging, & Storage

Slings
Shackles
Lifting Eyes
Load Bars
Chains & Cables
Pallet & Cantilever Racking
Vehicle Lifts

You already inspect your Cranes & Hoists, what about the rigging equipment used below the hook? Bundle your BTH, rigging, and storage equipment for the ultimate turn-key inspection solution. Only have a few slings, shackles, or lifting eyes? YorkHoist will inspect up to 10 pieces of rigging equipment FREE of charge with your Material Handling inspection agreement.

Material Handling

Overhead Cranes
Hoists
Vacuum Lifts
Truck Cranes
Stackers & Lift Tables
Forklifts & Aerial Lifts

Material Handling is the lifeblood of your operation. Our comprehensive Guardian Assurance Inspection & PM program ensures compliance and reduces downtime. Trust YorkHoist to implement the best inspection & PM solution for your facility's needs. Looking for help developing a daily inspection program? Our team of industry experts are here to help, included for FREE with your Material Handling inspection agreement.

Multiple Inspection & PM Frequencies to Meet Your Needs

Did you know per OSHA 1910.179 you are required to have a documented monthly Frequent inspection for all assets? Partner with YorkHoist to develop a turn-key compliance solution that keeps your business compliant while meeting internal goals and budget.

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Color-Coded Monthly Inspection Tags

Easily identify the date of your asset's last inspection

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Easy to Read Inspection Reports

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YorkHoist's Qualified Inspectors

All YorkHoist Inspectors have years of experience in the industry and exceed OSHA, CCAA, & CMAA qualifications. In addition, they have all successfully completed third party manufacturer training, as well as annual YorkHoist inspection and safety training.

Over 2,000 field service hours

Successful completion of manufacturer specific training

Successful completion of company certification

Accident free safety record

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YorkHoist will beat your most recent inspection price by at least 5%

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Common Inspection Deficiencies

Sling Wear & Damage

Applicable Standards

1910.184(c)(1)Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.

1910.184(c)(2)Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.

Dedicated Ground Conductor

Applicable Standards

1910.304(g)(5)Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent, continuous, and effective.

NEC 610.61The trolley frame and bridge frame shall not be considered as electrically grounded through the bridge and trolley wheels and its respective tracks. A separate bonding conductor shall be provided.

Hook Wear & Damage

Applicable Standards

1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(a)Crane hooks showing defects described in paragraph (j)(2)(iii) of this section shall be discarded. Repairs by welding or reshaping are not generally recommended. If such repairs are attempted, they shall only be done under competent supervision and the hook shall be tested to the load requirements of paragraph (k)(2) of this section before further use.

1910.184(e)(9)(ii)Slings shall be removed from service if hooks are cracked, have been opened more than 15 percent of the normal throat opening measured at the narrowest point or twisted more than 10 degrees from the plane of the unbent hook.

Missing or Illegible Tags/Labels

Applicable Standards

1910.184(c)(14)Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings.

1910.179(b)(5)Rated load marking. The rated load of the crane shall be plainly marked on each side of the crane, and if the crane has more than one hoisting unit, each hoist shall have its rated load marked on it or its load block and this marking shall be clearly legible from the ground or floor.

Ground Level Disconnect

Applicable Standard

1910.179(g)(5)(iii)On floor-operated cranes, a switch or circuit breaker of the enclosed type, with provision for locking in the open position, shall be provided in the leads from the runway conductors. This disconnect shall be mounted on the bridge or footwalk near the runway collectors.

Chain/Rope Wear & Damage

Applicable Standards

1910.179(n)(2)(i)The hoist chain or hoist rope shall be free from kinks or twists and shall not be wrapped around the load.

1910.179(j)(3)(viii)Excessive wear of chain drive sprockets and excessive chain stretch.

Bridge & Trolley Bumpers

Applicable Standards

1910.179(e)(2)(i)(a)The bumpers shall have sufficient energy absorbing capacity to stop the crane when traveling at a speed of at least 40 percent of rated load speed.

1910.179(e)(3)(ii)When more than one trolley is operated on the same bridge, each shall be equipped with bumpers or equivalent on their adjacent ends.