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Tower Crane Pre-Use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist supports the safe pre‑use inspection of tower cranes on construction sites, helping operators and supervisors verify that all critical safety elements are in place before work begins. It references the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) as set out in HSE guidance on the safe use of lifting equipment and work equipment.

The checklist covers the crane base and mast bolts, slew ring condition, jib and trolley wear, hoist ropes integrity, hook and anti‑two‑block device functionality, load/radius indicator operation, anemometer calibration, access ladder safety, and confirms that a current in‑date LOLER examination has been performed. It also checks environmental factors such as ground suitability, weather limits, overhead obstructions, and ensures that risk assessments, lift plans and competent personnel are present.

Use this checklist by reviewing each question before starting the crane, marking ‘Yes’, ‘No’ or ‘N/A’. Any ‘No’ response must trigger corrective action and a re‑inspection before work can proceed. Record the completed checklist as part of your daily safety documentation.

Use this checklist for:

Daily pre‑use inspections of tower cranes
Shift hand‑over safety checks
Verification of compliance with statutory examinations

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

Compliant with: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), and relevant HSE guidance.

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Checks covered in this Tower Crane Pre-Use Inspection checklist

This Tower Crane Pre-Use Inspection safety checklist template covers 35 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
1	Is a current risk assessment for crane operations available and reviewed?
2	Is a lift plan or method statement for today’s lifts available?
3	Is the crane operator competent and certified for this type of crane?
4	Have all personnel been briefed on crane hazards and controls?
5	Is a valid permit to work for crane operation issued and displayed?
6	Is the ground condition suitable and level for the crane base?
7	Is the weather within safe limits, with wind speed below the crane’s rated limit as shown on the anemometer?
8	Is the area clear of overhead obstructions and safe for crane operation?
9	Are load limits observed for the planned load and radius?
10	Is the crane’s load chart consulted for each lift?
11	Is the load correctly rigged and secured?
12	Is the tower crane’s LOLER examination current and in‑date?
13	Are the base and mast bolts tight and secure?
14	Is the slew ring lubricated and free of damage?
15	Are the jib and trolley in good condition with no visible wear?
16	Are hoist ropes free of damage and correctly tensioned?
17	Is the hook free of deformation and is the anti‑two‑block device functional?
18	Is the overload protection device functional?
19	Is the load/radius indicator operational?
20	Is the anemometer functional and calibrated?
21	Are access ladders secure and free of defects?
22	Are any hazardous substances (e.g., oil, fuel) stored according to COSHH requirements?
23	Are workers wearing required PPE such as helmets, high‑visibility clothing and harnesses where needed?
24	Are exclusion zones and signage established around the crane operating area?
25	Are barriers or edge protection in place where required?
26	Are tag lines or load control devices in place for suspended loads?
27	Is a rescue plan for crane collapse or entrapment in place?
28	Is first‑aid equipment readily available on site?
29	Is the crane’s emergency stop function tested and operational?
30	Is the crane’s anti‑overswing device functional?
31	Is the crane cab and operator controls free of damage and clearly labelled?
32	Is a rescue harness or fall arrest system available for the crane operator?
33	Is the crane secured and locked out after the shift or before leaving the site?
34	Has a handover/sign‑off been completed and recorded after the inspection?
35	Is the pre‑use checklist signed by the inspecting supervisor?

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Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

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?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

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?

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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.