Overhead Crane Servicing & Inspections

Overhead Crane Services, Inspections & Major Assessments

Safe Lifting Australia provides overhead crane servicing, inspections, repairs, major inspections, and lifting equipment support across Perth and regional Western Australia. We specialise in overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, monorails, electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, workshop cranes, and process lifting systems, delivering practical support focused on safety, reliability, compliance, and operational uptime.

Routine Servicing & Compliance Inspections

Scheduled preventative servicing, annual inspections, third-party inspections, and compliance reporting completed in accordance with AS2550, AS1418, OEM requirements, and site-specific maintenance standards.

Major Inspections & Lifecycle Assessments

10-year and 25-year major inspections, DWP assessments, structural inspections, engineering review, and lifecycle refurbishment programs for ageing crane assets and critical lifting equipment.

Crane Repairs, Upgrades & Modernisation

Mechanical and electrical repairs including brakes, motors, gearboxes, wheels, conductor systems, controls, VSD upgrades, radio remote installations, and crane modernisation projects.

Hoist & Crane Supply

Supply and installation of electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, gantry cranes, workstation cranes, and lifting equipment from leading manufacturers including Kito, GIS, and Verlinde.

Offshore, Marine & Port Crane Services

Inspection, servicing, and compliance support for offshore cranes, vessel cranes, port cranes, pedestal cranes, lattice boom cranes, and knuckle boom cranes operating within marine, offshore, and heavy industrial environments.

Safe Lifting Australia regularly provides crane inspections, servicing, and major inspections throughout regional WA and Tasmania including Karratha, Port Hedland, Pilbara, Geraldton, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Henderson and Hobart.

Crane Services - Inspections, Majors & Supply

vessel crane undergoing a load test as part of an annual crane inspection and service
vessel crane undergoing a load test as part of an annual crane inspection and service
photo of underground crane during a crane service
photo of underground crane during a crane service
SLA inspector carried out crane service on overhead crane and looking at hook
SLA inspector carried out crane service on overhead crane and looking at hook

Crane Service & Maintenance

Major Inspections & Overhauls

Offshore & Marine Cranes

Routine Crane Servicing

Preventative servicing to improve crane reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Third-Party Inspections

Independent inspections and compliance reporting in accordance with AS2550 and AS1418.

Breakdown Repairs & Fault Finding

Responsive breakdown support for electrical, mechanical, and control system faults.

Crane Upgrades & Modernisation

Remote controls, VSD systems, safety upgrades, electrical upgrades, and crane modernisation works.

Hoist & Crane Supply

Supply and installation of hoists, jib cranes, gantries, monorails, and overhead crane systems.

Safe Lifting Australia provides preventative maintenance, annual inspections, breakdown support, and compliance servicing for overhead cranes, hoists, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and lifting systems.

10-Year Major Inspections

Detailed inspections completed in accordance with AS2550, AS1418, and OEM requirements.

25-Year Lifecycle Assessments

Comprehensive structural and mechanical assessments for ageing crane assets.

Crane Overhauls & Refurbishment

Mechanical, electrical, and structural refurbishment of overhead crane systems.

DWP & Engineering Assessments

Engineering review, structural assessment, NDT coordination, and remaining life evaluation.

Return-to-Service Certification

Load testing, compliance reporting, and recommissioning support.

We specialise in major inspections, structural assessments, crane refurbishments, and lifecycle extension programs for overhead, workshop, offshore, and heavy industrial cranes, helping clients reduce downtime and extend equipment service life.

Offshore Crane Inspections

Inspection and compliance support for pedestal, lattice boom, and knuckle boom cranes.

Mining & Shutdown Support

FIFO and shutdown crane servicing, inspections, and breakdown support across WA.

Port & Marine Crane Services

Inspection and servicing support for vessel, wharf, and port crane systems.

Specialist Crane Assessments

Engineering support, lifecycle assessments, and compliance reporting for critical lifting equipment.

Regional WA Support

Crane servicing and inspections across Perth, Pilbara, Goldfields, Mid West, and regional Australia.

We specialise in major inspections, structural assessments, crane refurbishments, and lifecycle extension programs for overhead, workshop, offshore, and heavy industrial cranes, helping clients reduce downtime and extend equipment service life.

Frequently Asked Questions – Crane Inspections

How often should overhead cranes be inspected?

n accordance with AS2550, overhead cranes commonly require routine inspections and servicing at intervals such as monthly, quarterly, or 12-weekly, with annual inspections and major inspections completed at defined lifecycle milestones including 10-year and 25-year assessments. High-duty cranes may require more frequent servicing and inspection programs.

How often should overhead cranes be serviced - routine maintenance service?

Routine crane servicing is generally completed every 12 weeks or less depending on crane usage, operating conditions, and site requirements. Preventative servicing helps identify wear, electrical faults, brake issues, wire rope deterioration, and safety concerns before major failures or operational downtime occur.

What areas does Safe Lifting Australia service?

Safe Lifting Australia provides crane servicing, inspections, repairs, and lifting compliance support throughout Perth and regional WA, including Karratha, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany, Henderson, and remote mine sites across the Pilbara and Goldfields.

We also support offshore, marine, and port operations throughout Australia and selected international locations including vessel and offshore crane inspection projects.

Do you provide third-party crane inspections?

Yes. Safe Lifting Australia provides independent third-party crane inspections and compliance reporting in accordance with AS2550 and AS1418. These inspections assist clients with compliance management, audit readiness, preventative maintenance planning, and ongoing safe operation of crane assets.