There are a few other factors that can affect the cost of a crane inspection. Things like equipment, downtime or wait time, training, and environment can all affect the overall cost of a crane inspection.
Equipment – Will the inspector need to provide their own lift or is there equipment on-site that will allow the inspector to access the cranes? If a technician needs to bring their own lift, it can add up to an hour onto the service time to complete the unloading and loading of the lift.
Are there provisions in place (anchors, guardrails, etc.) for fall protection? Is the equipment easy to reach? Accessibility of the crane or unit can affect the time it takes to complete the inspection.
Drive time – Drive time will be calculated based on the distance and time that it takes the technician to drive from their shop to the customer’s location.
Down / wait time – Any additional time that the inspector has to wait for a shift or production run to end, before they can access the equipment, will be charged at published hourly rates and fees.
Training – Is additional safety training required for an inspector to come on your job site or access your facility? Additional training will add on to the number of hours required for the inspection and increase costs. It’s best to let your crane service provider know about this upfront so they can build it into their quote.
Environment – Abnormal or hazardous environments (chemical baths, hot metal, extreme heights, etc.) will require additional equipment and/or additional protection for an inspector to come on-site. It may even require an inspector with specialized training who is familiar with and qualified to work in an environment with potential hazards.
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