Australian Standards 2550.1 (section 7.3.5 and 9.

4) states that “cranes that have reached the end of their design life
need to be assessed to ensure their suitability for continued use. ” These inspections were formally known as 10 &
25 year assessments, respectively major mechanical and major structural assessments.
Cranes require to be subjected to a major inspection to assess their suitability for continued safe operation as follows:

(a) When the design working period (DWP) is reached; to be determined by competent assessment

(b) Otherwise after two-thirds of the design life specified by the manufacturer or the original design Standard or,
where this is unknown
after 7 years of use.

(c) When an old crane is to be recommissioned and previous operating records do not exist or the Standard to
which it was designed and
and built is unknown.

ACE offer both Major Mechanical & Major Structural Assessments that upon completion will include a comprehensive
written report and a Certificate of Compliance for your records. This assessment states the suitability for continued
safe use of the crane. The assessment will include general overhaul (GO) aspects. “General overhaul (GO) is a set of
repair, replacement and maintenance actions which are necessary for the safety of the further use of the crane.
Some issues may require immediate actions; some may be postponed in which case these actions shall be
scheduled according to the future duty of the crane” (AS2550.1-2011 Section 9.5.1).

Major Mechanical Assessment

Data Collection & Overview:

 Review of past service & repair dockets

 Site Inspection & JSA preparation
 Detailed inspection prior to assessment
 Crane Electrical Systems Inspection & Report
 Crane Travelling Components Inspection & Report
 Load Operational Test will be completed prior to the undertaking of any major work.
Hoist Removal

 To undertake an electrical isolation procedure prior to removing the hoist

 Removal of hoists from crane structure (will generally require the use of the elevated work platform and a mobile
crane)
 The hoist unit will be removed from site and transported to the closest workshop for disassembly of the hoist and
cross travel components
Assessment and Repair

 The completion of our detailed 147 Point Inspection Proceedure, identifying worn components that may require
replacement
 The re-assembley of the hoist, replacing all high speed bearings, oil seals, gaskets and lubricants as needed
 Re-painting components as needed
Testing and Re-Assembly

 Bench test of hoists prior to its reinstallation

 Re-fitting of the hoist unit to the beam structure
 The restoration of electrical power to the crane
 Commission, run, test and 110% Load Test on crane. Note: Test weights to be supplied by the customer.
 The fitting of current 10 Year Mechanical Assessment signage.
Major Structural Assessment
Data Collection and Review

 Review of past service and repair dockets

 Site Inspection and JSA preparation
Structural Assessment
 110% Load Test to be carried out to ascertain the structural stability of the crane
 A detailed visual inspection of the structure, utilizing an elevated work platform throughout, inspecting:
- the soundness of structural members
- the condition of all bolted connections
- the condition and service life remaining on all wear surfaces
- the condition of all welded connections
- the condition of all structural members in regards to corrosion
 To complete NDT testing of any suspicious or heavily loaded structural welds and components
 OR if this is not deemed necessary, then a random range of NDT testing will be conducted on the major structural
components
 To complete a detailed crane design drawing for engineering comparison to the current design standards as
detailed in AS1418, to assess conformity
Report and Analysis

 Finally, providing that the results of all the aformentioned tests do not reveal any substandard conditions, the crane
will be deemed as compliant and the appropriate 25 Year Assessment signage will then be attached
 Report findings and results submitted

Professional Affiliations & Qualifications

Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA),

Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS),
Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of British Columbia
(APEGBC), Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of the Northwest Territories
(NAPEG), Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers of Manitoba (APEM), Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY), Professional Engineer
Former Member of Investigative Committee Association of Professional Engineers,
Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) 2006 to 2008
Crane Rental Association of Canada Elected to Board of Directors June 2007,
reelected June 2009, Professional Member since 1997
Crane Inspection, Consulting & Compliance Australia
– wide

Our comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Standards and State

Codes of Practices means we can help you stay up to date with rules and regulations as
they change.

We ensure quick report turn around that is cost effective to you to ensure your crane
assessment needs are met with satisfaction.

Registered Cranesafe Inspectors – Crane Major

Inspection
It’s mandatory for cranes in all Australian states to have Annual inspections, 10 year major
inspections and 25 year major inspections (done through our major inspection engineer).

FIELD Engineers has been at the forefront of Major Crane Inspection engineer scene since
2006 when the Queensland Code of Practice for Mobile Cranes was introduced. We have
certified the overhaul of hundreds of cranes of all types and have dealt with almost every
imaginable problem along the way. Principal Engineer David Hartigan is endorsed by the
Crane Industry Council of Australia and CraneSafe for all crane types.

Overhead Crane Inspection Consultants

FIELD Engineers is an industry leader in providing overhead crane

systems consulting for companies across many platforms.
 The needs of industries are always changing and evolving. In today’s market, downsizing
and consolidation means fewer internal resources for specialised projects. Our overhead
crane consultants at FIELD Engineers offers companies the opportunity to obtain the most
suitable overhead crane parts and systems for their needs.

Tower Crane Consultants

Whilst mobile cranes is where we specialise & are pretty

adventurous, we’ve also worked on sites Australia-wide in the tower crane engineering
investigation & continue to push to get the job done at an outstanding excellence.
Our engineering inspections will ensure the tower crane inspections are completed with full
compliance & get the job done right for you. Our staff have worked all over Australia, and
we know what it takes to get a job done safely and on time.

Other Related Services

 Crane Accident Investigation
 Laser Scanning
 Heavy Weighing Scales
SCHEDULE 1INFORMATION TO BE CONTAINED IN A REPORT OF A THOROUGH
EXAMINATION

1. The name and address of the employer for whom the thorough examination was made.

2. The address of the premises at which the thorough examination was made.

3. Particulars sufficient to identify the lifting equipment including where known its date of manufacture.

4. The date of the last thorough examination.

5. The safe working load of the lifting equipment or (where its safe working load depends on the
configuration of the lifting equipment) its safe working load for the last configuration in which it was thoroughly
examined.

6. In relation to the first thorough examination of lifting equipment after installation or after assembly at a
new site or in a new location—

(a)that it is such thorough examination;

(b)(if such be the case) that it has been installed correctly and would be safe to operate.

7. In relation to a thorough examination of lifting equipment other than a thorough examination to which
paragraph 6 relates—

(a)whether it is a thorough examination—

(i)within an interval of 6 months under regulation 9(3)(a)(i);

(ii)within an interval of 12 months under regulation 9(3)(a)(ii);

(iii)in accordance with an examination scheme under regulation 9(3)(a)(iii); or

(iv)after the occurrence of exceptional circumstances under regulation 9(3)(a)(iv);

(b)(if such be the case) that the lifting equipment would be safe to operate.

8. In relation to every thorough examination of lifting equipment—

(a)identification of any part found to have a defect which is or could become a danger to persons, and a
description of the defect;

(b)particulars of any repair, renewal or alteration required to remedy a defect found to be a danger to persons;

(c)in the case of a defect which is not yet but could become a danger to persons—

(i)the time by which it could become such danger;

(ii)particulars of any repair, renewal or alteration required to remedy it;

(d)the latest date by which the next thorough examination must be carried out;

(e)where the thorough examination included testing, particulars of any test;

(f)the date of the thorough examination.

9. The name, address and qualifications of the person making the report; that he is self-employed or, if
employed, the name and address of his employer.

10. The name and address of a person signing or authenticating the report on behalf of its author.

11. The date of the report.