Crane & Hoist Load Testing & Certification

Trust YorkHoist for Your OSHA Load Testing & Certification Needs!

YorkHoist is your turn-key provider of both onsite and offsite Load Testing services anywhere within the United States. On an annual basis, our factory-trained technicians perform over 5,000 Load Tests on varying pieces of equipment and load bearing parts with capacities ranging between 50 Pounds and 250+ Tons. This diverse experience allows YorkHoist to provide quality turn-key Load Testing services at an unmatched price.

All Load Tests are performed by factory trained YorkHoist technicians who exceed OSHA, CCAA, & CMAA qualification. Each test is fully documented and a Load Test Certification Report is generated for real-time visibility on the MyHCR client dashboard.

Equipment We Load Test

Cranes

Overhead Bridge Cranes
Gantry Cranes
Jib Cranes
Monorails
Workstation Cranes
And more

Hoists

Electric Chain Hoists
Wire Rope Hoists
Chain Falls
Lever Pullers
Winches
And more

Below the Hook Lifting Devices

Load Bars
Spreader Bars
Pallet Lifters
Coil Lifters
Chain Slings
Forklift Booms
And more

Custom Devices & Load Bearing Parts

Machinery
Vehicles
Conveyors
Pulling
Racking
Scaffolding
And more

When to Load Test

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that lifting devices be tested before initial use to ensure they can safely lift the rated capacity. The OSHA standard requires the test load must be at least 100%, but no more than 125%, of the rated capacity unless otherwise recommended by the original equipment manufacturer.

Whether you have lifting devices, overhead and gantry cranes, pallet or coil lifters, or other load bearing parts, YorkHoist will ensure you receive the appropriate OSHA load testing for your application.

Prior to Initial Use

All newly installed cranes, hoists, and lifting devices must be load tested at a capacity of 125% prior to initial use.

Equipment Modifications

Equipment that has been re-rated or structurally modified in any way must be load tested again to certify the device for the rated capacity.

Major Repairs or Upgrades

Equipment that has undergone major repairs or upgrades must be load tested to ensure repairs were completed correctly.

Re-Installation of Asset

Assets that have been re-installed after being dismantled or taken down for repairs/maintenance.

Equipment Out of Service

Equipment that has been out of service for a significant period of time must be load tested prior to returning to service.

Moving an Asset

Assets that have been relocated to a new facility or a different location must be load tested.

Load Test Report

We generate Load Test Certification Reports for all assets we test. This report provides detailed information, including asset identification number, capacity, test weight, date of test, qualified technician information, and pictures of the equipment under load. All Load Test Certification Reports are immediately accessible on YorkHoist's comprehensive online customer dashboard, MyHCR.

View Example Load Test Report

Load Test Add-On Options

Reengineering & Design Services

Complete reengineering services to replicate or approve existing device designs for OSHA & ANSI compliance

Tagging & Stamping

Customized BTH and serialized labeling services available for devices load tested by YorkHoist

Non-destructive Testing

Magnaflux, X-ray, and Ultrasound services available for military, aerospace, nuclear, and life-safety applications

OSHA Load Test Requirements

29 CFR 1926.251(A)(4)

"Special custom design grabs, hooks, clamps, or other lifting accessories, for such units as modular panels, prefabricated structures and similar materials, shall be marked to indicate the safe working loads and shall be proof-tested prior to use to 125 percent of their rated load."

Load Test At A YorkHoist Customer Facility

29 CFR 1926.251(C)(15)(II)

"All welded end attachments shall not be used unless proof tested by the manufacturer or equivalent entity at twice their rated capacity prior to initial use. The employer shall retain a certificate of proof test, and make it available for examination."

29 CFR 1910.179(K)(2)

"Rated load test. Test loads shall not be more than 125 percent of the rated load unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer. The test reports shall be placed on file where readily available to appointed personnel."

Load Test & Certification Services

Turn-key Onsite & Offsite load testing from 50 Pounds to 250+ Tons