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Engine Crane and Hoist Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This engine crane and hoist safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps vehicle technicians and mechanics ensure lifting equipment is safe and compliant before use in workshops, bodyshops and MOT bays.

It covers all key safety dimensions including planning, competence, work environment, equipment condition, personal protective equipment, collective safeguards, emergency provisions and post‑use make‑safe. The checklist aligns with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and relevant HSE guidance for motor‑trade lifting operations.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use inspection of engine cranes and hoists before each lift.
  • Daily site safety checks in vehicle repair environments.
  • Post‑lift sign‑off and record keeping.

Each question is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before lifting proceeds. Record the responses, investigate any issues immediately and ensure corrective action is taken before work continues.

The designated operator should complete the checklist prior to each lift, with a supervisor reviewing the responses. All answers are logged on the site‑specific form and retained for audit and compliance verification.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your workshop, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

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Checks covered in this Engine Crane and Hoist Inspection checklist

This Engine Crane and Hoist Inspection safety checklist template covers 25 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a current LOLER thorough examination certificate been reviewed and is it in date?
2Is the crane or hoist inspected by a competent person before use?
3Is the load rating plate legible and appropriate for the intended load?
4Is the hook free of cracks, deformation and wear, and is the safety latch functional?
5Is the lifting chain or strap free of kinks, corrosion, broken links and within its inspection period?
6Are the ram seals intact with no leaks and are the ram cylinders undamaged?
7Is the hydraulic fluid level correct and free of contamination?
8Are all bolts and pins on the crane or hoist secure and torqued to specification?
9Is the boom or arm free of cracks, bends or signs of fatigue?
10Are load blocks and any accessories such as slings or shackles within their inspection periods?
11Is the crane or hoist positioned on a stable, level surface with wheel chocks applied?
12Is the surrounding area clear of obstacles, spills and adequately lit?
13Is the operator trained, competent and authorised to operate this crane or hoist?
14Is appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety boots and eye protection, being worn?
15Are exclusion zones and signage in place to protect other staff during lifting?
16Is the emergency stop control functional and easily reachable?
17Is a load indicator or load chart visible and used correctly?
18Is the operator seat and seatbelt in good condition and being used?
19Are warning lights, horn and reversing alarm operational?
20Has a risk assessment and method statement for the lift been reviewed?
21Is a fire extinguisher readily accessible nearby?
22Are first‑aid provisions available in the area?
23After use, is the crane or hoist parked securely, isolated and are keys removed?
24Is a post‑use inspection record completed and any defects reported?
25Are any observed defects logged and remedied before the next use?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

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Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

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The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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