Lesson 11: Visual inspection and tools required for rope inspection.

A general visual inspection, which is to be carried out by the crane operator, is intended to detect obvious damage such as broken strands or faults in the reeving at an early stage and, if possible, to rectify them before operation is started. Areas near the end connection and rope zones that could come into contact with the crane structure and the rope drum should be inspected with increased attention. To be performed by visual inspection by the crane operator.