2.7.4 Repair

A thorough examination is required after substantial or significant modification or repair. Any modification which affects the crane’s load bearing ability falls into this category. Any repair which involves welding or manufacturing new load bearing parts, such as might occur when manufacturer’s parts are not available, also falls into this category.

Many routine repairs involve only the fitting of replacement parts such as the wire rope, sheaves or brake shoes. In such cases, provided that the replacement parts fully comply with the crane manufacturer’s specification, a thorough examination is not necessary. However, it is essential that such work is done by someone competent for the purpose and, on completion, it should be inspected to ensure it has been done correctly. It is good practice for the inspection to be made by a person other than the person doing the work. If in doubt or if an independent inspector is not available, the Competent Person should be notified and asked to make a thorough examination.

A record of any modification or repair and subsequent thorough examination or inspection should always be made and cross referenced to the crane’s historical records for inspection by the Competent Person or the enforcement authority