Maintenance Criteria

General

Maintenance of equipment consists of actions such as adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of expendable parts. The complexity of these activities and the safety risks involved shall be considered in the assignment of appropriate resources such as facilities, equipment and qualified personnel.

Users/owners of hoisting equipment shall establish written procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair and remanufacture of each item of equipment.

Criteria

Inspection and maintenance are closely linked. Inspection and maintenance actions may be initiated based on, but not limited to, one or more of the following criteria:

• Specific time intervals
• Measurable wear limits
• Load cycle accumulation
• Non-performance of equipment
• Environment
• Experience (history)
• Regulatory requirements