2.10.3 Maintenance

The employer has a duty to maintain electric bridge and gantry cranes in good condition and safe for use. The degree of maintenance required will vary dependent on the type and duty of the particular crane. Detailed maintenance information should be provided by the crane manufacturer or supplier. Note that the requirements for maintenance, inspection and examination are separate issues although in some cases they may be carried out concurrently.

A special assessment will need to be made on the crane at regular intervals or following changes in operation to compare the actual utilization of the crane with the design utilization to determine when major modification or overhaul is required. This is particularly important when using second-hand, modified or refurbished cranes.