TITLE:	ES&H Manual
DOCUMENT ID:	6140 Appendix T5 Wire Rope Inspection Procedure

This procedure outlines the visual inspection needed to ensure the integrity of wire rope used with overhead and gantry cranes installed at Jefferson Lab. Implementing this procedure is vital to personnel and equipment safety and satisfies industry-standard requirements for the periodic inspection of running ropes on overhead and gantry cranes. This policy shall also be applied to other material handling equipment where wire rope is used, e.g., klystron lifting devices and vehicle mounted cranes.

Inspections will be conducted (at a minimum) quarterly. Persons qualified to accomplish this inspection and certification procedure must have completed a wire rope inspection training program presented by a business/organization with membership in the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA). The Material Handling Equipment Representative (MHER) can assist you with training arrangements.

Inspection Procedure

1. Lower the hook to a position immediately above the floor.

2. Inspect the entire length of the wire rope for signs of deterioration (broken wires, worn outside wires, reduction in diameter, stretch, corrosion, lubrication and heat damage. Also, inspect for signs of distortion on the rope, to include: crushing and flattening, cuts, kinks or bends, unstranding, birdcaging, main strand displacement and core protrusion. Notify the MHER if you detect signs of deterioration or defects. The MHER will make a determination on continued use of the rope.

3. Inspect the rope lay on the hoist drum.

4. Inspect the hook and the sheaves of the hook block.

5. Raise the hook to its stowed position (or its safest height)

6. Complete and sign the inspection report. (Wire Rope Inspection Report Form)

i. Certification includes:

· Date of inspection

· Signature of person who performed the inspection

· Identification of the rope inspected

7. Send the report to the MHSR.

8. The MHSR will review the inspection records and maintain the inspection files.

ISSUING AUTHORITY	APPENDIX AUTHOR	APPROVAL DATE	EFFECTIVE DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
ESH&Q Division	Dave Kausch	08/26/05	08/26/05	08/26/08	0

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