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What recieves the most stress and wear on any crane? Yep, the hoist line! As a Inspector my job is to check for wear and damage. There are signs of core damage to any hoist line or running cable that tells you that the cable needs to be replaced. To name a few; a bulging strand, reduction of diameter, strands separating causing the diameter to increase. Sometimes obvious and sometimes not so obvious.

The Guardians of the Weld 👩🏻🏭🧑🏻🏭🔥⚖️ As welding inspectors, we’re the guardians standing between flawed builds and structural disasters. Every approval is our seal of assurance - a pact with the fabricators and public that these welds meet the highest safety standards. It’s a huge responsibility. But we carry it gladly. By upholding rigorous industry codes as our banner, we safeguard infrastructure, assets, investments and most importantly, lives and our integrity is not up for compromise. Because long after the job is done, our principles remain welded into the folds of every project we vet. Securing the foundation of our profession. #weldinginspector #qualityassurance #SafetyFirst #engineeringexcellence #welding

International Maritime Organization International Maritime Industries IOGP IOGP Europe Dear IMO Top Management, We would like to bring to your attention an error in the painting specification that has been in place since 2014. The current requirement stating that "only coating inspectors with at least 2 years' relevant coating inspector experience and qualified to NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 or FROSIO Inspector Level III, or with an equivalent qualification" is incorrect. It's important to note that there is a misconception in the industry that NACE Level 2 is equivalent to FROSIO Level III. However, in reality, to achieve NACE Level 2 or FROSIO Level III, different minimum qualifications and experience levels are necessary. To have proper Justification the following perhaps amended in your painting specification. NACE Level 2 is equivalent to FROSIO Level 2 NACE Level 3 is equivalent to FROSIO Level 3 Therefore, if possible, we kindly request your prompt action to rectify this error in the painting specification for accurate alignment with industry standards. Your attention to this matter is crucial for ensuring compliance and maintaining quality assurance standards in coating industries. www.frosio.no

Regular inspections by a qualified crane inspector include determining the number of broken wires in a single rope lay and within a single strand of wire rope. Go to the blog to learn more about wire rope lay and how qualified inspectors determine these measures. https://bit.ly/2RsRA5e #Demag #DemagTechTip

Meet our Workshop Inspectors. This is the team that manages our daily operations in Workshop. They supervise the mechanics and technicians, ensuring that tasks are completed according to the high standards both we and our customers expect. Lastly, they are the ones who ensure the team’s work procedures are in line with our Workshop guidelines. #CrossCountry #CrossCountryContainers #LogisticsPartner #Freight #tracking #efficient #reliable #cargo #gpstracking #satellitetracking #peaceofmind

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Washington State has something like 13 crane inspectors. Every lift has a "Lift Director". Every person that touches the straps is a "Qualified Rigger". The crane operator is "Certified". Every "Structural Lifter" that is attached to the hook is to be ASME B30.20 rated. And yet 14 years later, every time I find myself near a jobsite, I can see this behavior. I've raised the issue with the top of LnI only to find defensiveness and turning the table in asking me to report it and give my name which would no doubt be in the discovery. I have seen lifts fall apart. I know of hospitalizations and career ending injuries over this matter. It disappoints me that instead of, "You know what. You are right." and an education campaign starting, the Department becomes defensive and they circle the wagons. We are talking about people's lives here. I will state openly that I would like to see this change. I'm not going to be the source of a ticket. But until the state has the courage to enforce it's own rule (WAC 296-155-56200) people are at risk. The people in the field need to be educated. Will the state not do it? If not, then why have the rule?

" Top 10 Safety Precautions for Safe use of a Mobile Crane ". 01- Ensure Safety devices are operational. 02 - Ensure Outriggers are fully extended & used correctly 03 - Ensure lifting is planned & Supervised by competent Person. 04 - Restrict use of crane to trained & competent operators. 05 - Ensure area is properly barricaded, signages posted & PPE's worn. 06 - Check weather conditions & obey manufacturers recommendations 07 - Ensure trained rigger/banksman is giving directions. 08 - Ensure Load to be lifted is within safe lifting capacity of the crane. 09 - Crane should be sited on even,stable ground away from structures,overhead obstructions & excavations 10 -Documentation i.e. Permit,Lifting plan,crane inspection certificate,crane operator & rigger TUV etc P.S. What is Tandem Lifting ?

𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐆 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗣: Version of the drawing used to number each of the welds within it. (as attached photo) 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗟𝗢𝗚: A document that contains data in rows and columns used to document weld details 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒔: 1- Weld number, Joint type, Size, diameter&Thickness, 2- Welding procedure, Fit up, Stamps of welders involved Weld dates. 3- Initials of inspectors involved, Inspection dates, 4- Material traceability of the parts joined. 5- Other tests required. 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚: 1- Traceability of welders, weld procedures, inspectors, inspections, materials & filler metals 2- Coordination of workflow between welders and inspectors 3- Communication of NDE hold points 4- Clear document trail for client or 3rd party review of work 5- Documentation of work performed and its conformance to contractual requirements 6- Reducing and controlling liability.

How do you ensure your LOLER inspector is truly competent? Our latest blog explores key considerations. #EngineeringSafety #LOLERInspection