Weld Inspections for the Crane Industry: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re in the oil field, material handling or any industry that requires heavy lifting, it’s likely that you use a crane as a part of your process. The government dictates that cranes should be inspected at least once a year, making weld inspections a vital part of your business operations.
The government’s Standard CSA Z150-2011 states: “A structural inspection report shall be prepared containing details of what was inspected and by which method, the location of defects, if any, and the repair procedures and re-inspection of findings along with the opinion of the engineer that the crane is structurally sound when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.” Read more →