TRACESPEC GLOBAL RESOURCES Doc. No.

TGRL-LEP-013
LIMITED
Rev. 02

LIFTING EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
RUNWAY BEAM

INSPECTION/EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE FOR
RUNWAY BEAM

APPROVAL
Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved By:

Name: ELDRED OFUA KAYODE OSHIN FRANK NWANODI

Position: QAQC MANAGER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Sign:

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INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
RUNWAY BEAM

Category Lifting Appliances

Equipment Description Runway Beam

Specification/Legislation: BS 449, BS 2853

TGRL NDT Inspection Procedure, LEEA user pocket
guide

Applicable Test New, Repair, Modified, Resisted

Proof Loads Test Load: Heaviest Lifting Appliance + SWL

Proof Load: Heaviest Lifting Appliance + SWL of Appliance
+ 25% of SWL

Examination Requirement As per SI 2307 LOLER

Internal Examination Not Applicable

Identification Client Unique ID No, SWL, Test Date, Colour Code

Certification EC Declaration on Conformity

Declaration of Incorporation
Test Certificate
NDT Examination Report

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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
RUNWAY BEAM

Category Lifting Appliances

Equipment Description Runway Beam

Examination Thorough Examination (Visual)

The thorough examination will comprise of but not limited to the following:

1.0 Examination Procedure

1.1 Examine the running surface for dents, bending, distortion and corrosion, all stools,
joints, connection, supports, bolts and locking devices must be properly fitted and
secure, all welds must be intact and free from cracks. Bolts must not be over tightened
as to over stress the bolts, should doubts exist concerning wear, corrosion for over
stressing, then a sample bolt should be removed for further investigation and replaced
with a bolt of the same size and grade.
1.2 Ensure that the surface on which the trolley runs is clean and unlubricated to prevent
slippage.
1.3 Examine the supporting steelwork are properly fitted and secure.
1.4 Ensure that packers used to level the steelwork are properly fitted and secure.
1.5 Examine the walls/steelwork surrounding and adjacent to fastenings of the runway
beams for cracks, crumbling, distortion and loose connections.
1.6 End stops must be fitted and secured to both ends of the runway beam to prevent the
lifting appliance running off the ends of the beam or colliding with the support structure
and walls.
1.7 These end stops must be positioned as to prevent the load being imposed within a
flange width from the beam end and do not operate on the trolley wheels.
1.8 Ensure that the lifting appliance (if fitted) is compatible with the safe working load of
the runway beam.
NOTE: Lifting appliances (if fitted) should be examined in accordance with
the relevant procedures.
1.9 Ensure that the beam is marked with the SWL clearly visible.

2.0 If any faults are found at the time of examination, which would affect the safe
use of the item, then it must be withdrawn from service and details recorded on
the Inspection Report.

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TGRL-LEP-013
LIMITED
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
RUNWAY BEAM

Category Lifting Appliances

Equipment Description Runway Beam

Test New, Repair, Modified, Resisted

1.0 Testing Procedure

1.1 Once the preliminary inspection has been carried out and the test engineer is satisfied
that the runway and its supporting structure is free from defects, complies with BS
2853: 1957 and is capable of sustaining the loads, only then can the test loads be
applied.
1.2 A test load equivalent to the maximum safe working load, together with the weight of
the heaviest lifting appliance supported by the runway shall be applied and traversed
along the whole length of the runway. The load shall be halted during its passage
along the runway and kept at rest at suitable positions, in order that stable deflection
readings may be taken and recorded. Sufficient readings shall be taken to ensure that
the maximum reading is obtained.
1.3 A proof load equivalent to the weight of the heaviest lifting appliance supported by the
runway plus 25% in excess of the safe working load lifted by this appliance shall now
be applied and traversed along the whole length of the runway. A stable deflection
reading shall be taken and recorded only at the position where the maximum reading
was obtained during the application of the referred to in 1.2.
1.4 During the application of both the test load referred to in 1.2 and the proof load in 1.3,
the runway shall be kept under strict observation, to ensure the ready detection of any
deformation or signs of premature failure.
1.5 After application of the test loads the runway and its supporting structures shall be
visually examined for any signs of deformation of damage. If necessary parts may be
dismantled for further examination in order to ascertain the suitability of the runway for
the purpose it is intended.

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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
RUNWAY BEAM

Category Lifting Appliances

Equipment Description Runway Beam

Test New, Repair, Modified, Resisted

Testing Procedure (Continued)

2.0 Deflection

2.1 BS 2853 Clause K4 states "The maximum measured deflection of runway beam under
the safe working load shall not exceed 1/500 of the span. For cantilever beams the
maximum measured deflection under the safe working load shall not exceed 1/250 of
the span".
2.2 It is important to note that the allowable deflection of a runway beam refers to the
beam itself and does include any additional deflections attributed to the supporting
structure.
NOTE: Most structural engineers ignore fixing moments when
designing runway beams, for this reason it is very rare to find
a runway beam deflect the permissible 1/500 of span. If it does
then the installation should be suspect".

3.0 Marking

3.1 The safe working load, identification number and any lifting conditions shall be plainly
and permanently marked on the runway in a manner that makes them clearly visible to
the operator.
3.2 If the beam is made from H.Y.S Steel BS 4360 Grade 50 but this is not marked on the
beam then the manufacturer of the runway shall stamp G50 on the beam next to the
identification mark.

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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
RUNWAY BEAM

Category Lifting Appliances

Equipment Description Runway Beam

Test New, Repair, Modified, Resisted

Testing Procedure (Continued)

4.1 Reporting

4.1 Once the final inspection has been performed and the runway found to be satisfactory
a certificate of Test and Examination can now be issued containing the following
information:
Identification number or mark also grade of steel used.
a) A complete description of the runway detailing the size and length of the beam and
its precise location.
b) Date when the proof load was applied and the thorough examination carried out.
c) Proof load applied.
d) Maximum deflection recorded during application of the safe working load and the
ratio.
e) Maximum deflection recorded during application of proof load.
f) Maximum safe working load any limiting conditions.
g) A statement that the runway complies with the requirement of BS 2853 and the
certificate only applied to the runway beam.
h) Name and address of maker or supplier of the runway beam.
i) Name of company or persons who carried out the test and examination.
j) Signature of test engineer.

5.0 Defective Equipment

5.1 Where the test is not satisfactory, a responsible representative of the user shall be
informed by means of a defect report. If the test engineer considers the defect of a
dangerous nature then arrangements must be made to ensure that runway beam
cannot be used until remedial work has been carried out and the beam retested.

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