Inspections & Compliance Support
Industrial Crane, Hoist & Lifting Equipment Inspections in Ontario
Overhead Cranes | Hoists | Rigging | Fall Protection | Aerial Lifts | NDT | Engineering Assessments
Gryphon Crane & Material Handling provides professional industrial lifting equipment inspections, equipment condition assessments, safety inspections and preventive maintenance support throughout Southern Ontario. From overhead cranes and hoists to specialized lifting devices, rigging and fall protection equipment, we help industrial facilities identify deficiencies, document equipment condition and maintain safer lifting operations.
Overhead Crane & Hoist Inspections
Our primary inspection service. We provide annual and periodic inspections for overhead lifting equipment across Southern Ontario — including initial examinations where applicable, documented deficiency reporting, maintenance recommendations and follow-up repair support. Whether you operate a single hoist or a plant full of cranes, we help you keep examinations current and your records in order.
Equipment we inspect
- Overhead bridge cranes
- Single-girder and double-girder cranes
- Top-running cranes
- Underhung cranes
- Freestanding bridge cranes
- Workstation cranes
- Jib cranes
- Wall-mounted jib cranes
- Gantry cranes
- Portable gantry systems
- Monorail lifting systems
- Electric chain hoists
- Electric wire rope hoists
- Manual chain hoists
- Lever hoists
- Air-powered hoists
- Hoist trolleys
- Below-the-hook lifting devices
- Specialized lifting machinery
What our inspections may include
Depending on the equipment type and its service history, inspections may include assessment of structural members, hooks, wire ropes, chains, brakes, controls, limit switches, electrical systems, trolley and bridge travel, end stops, warning devices, safety devices and other applicable components. Findings are documented, deficiencies are clearly reported, and where repairs are needed we can quote suitable corrective action.
Rigging & Below-the-Hook Inspections
Rigging and below-the-hook devices take a beating in daily service. We provide documented examinations covering visual inspection, wear and damage assessment, component identification, applicable removal-from-service criteria and written inspection findings — so you know what is fit for service and what needs to come out of the rotation.
What we examine
- Wire rope slings
- Alloy chain slings
- Synthetic web slings
- Polyester round slings
- Shackles
- Master links
- Hooks
- Lifting clamps
- Plate clamps
- Spreader beams
- Lifting beams
- Custom lifting fixtures
- Lifting magnets
- Vacuum lifting equipment
- Load blocks
- Dynamometers and load-measuring equipment
- Chain falls and lever hoists
Where applicable to the equipment being examined, inspections reference standards such as CSA B167 and the relevant ASME B30 volume. The applicable standard depends on the type of rigging or lifting device — we apply the standard that fits the equipment in front of us.
Fall Protection & Safety Equipment Inspections
We provide documented condition inspections for fall protection equipment, covering equipment identification, wear assessment, manufacturer requirements and removal-from-service recommendations — helping safety departments keep their fall arrest inventory accounted for and documented.
What we examine
- Full-body harnesses
- Shock-absorbing lanyards
- Self-retracting lifelines
- Fall arrest blocks
- Anchorage connectors
- Lifelines
- Vertical and horizontal fall protection systems
- Connectors and carabiners
- Rescue and retrieval equipment
- Tripods
- Confined-space retrieval systems
Fall protection equipment is examined against the applicable CSA Z259 series standards and the manufacturer's instructions. Inspection requirements vary by equipment type and manufacturer — not every fall protection product carries the same inspection interval.
Aerial Lifts, Access Equipment & Industrial Vehicles
Our inspection coverage extends to mobile and fixed access equipment and industrial lift equipment, with documented findings and practical recommendations. Routine documented inspections are distinct from any engineer-issued certifications required for specific equipment — where an engineering certification is needed, we can help arrange it.
What we examine
- Scissor lifts
- Boom lifts
- Mobile elevating work platforms
- Personnel lifts
- Vertical mast lifts
- Forklifts
- Industrial lift trucks
- Material handlers
- Vehicle-mounted lifting devices
Where applicable, inspections reference the CSA B354 series for elevating work platforms, CSA B335 for lift trucks, and applicable Ontario occupational health and safety requirements.
Specialized Capabilities
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Structural Integrity Assessments
Gryphon can help customers arrange appropriate NDT services for critical lifting equipment, components, welds and structural assemblies, using qualified NDT specialists where required. NDT adds a deeper look beneath the surface — valuable for aging structures, corroded assemblies, critical welds and equipment with a demanding service history.
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI)
For detecting surface and near-surface discontinuities in suitable ferromagnetic materials, including selected welds, crane components and structural details.
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT/LPI)
For detecting surface-breaking discontinuities in suitable nonporous materials, including relevant weldments and lifting components.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
For evaluating internal discontinuities and material condition where suitable methods and procedures are applicable.
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing
For measuring remaining material thickness and assessing corrosion-related material loss where appropriate.
Visual Testing (VT)
For documented examination of visible discontinuities, weld condition, corrosion, deformation and other relevant defects.
Advanced NDT
Techniques such as phased-array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) are available as specialist services, subject to availability and qualification.
Common applications
- Overhead crane structures
- Crane girders
- End trucks
- Critical welds
- Lifting beams
- Spreader beams
- Hoist load-bearing components
- Hooks and other suitable lifting components
- Marine travel lifts
- Industrial lifting machinery
- Corroded structural assemblies
- Engineered lifting devices
NDT is performed by appropriately qualified personnel using suitable procedures and acceptance criteria. Where required by project specifications, qualified technicians holding applicable CAN/CGSB-48.9712 certifications can be arranged. Engineering assessment and fitness-for-service determinations are separate services and may require a licensed professional engineer.
Engineering Assessments & Specialized Inspections
For equipment that needs more than a routine examination, we coordinate deeper assessment and specialized services — from corrosion and damage assessments to load testing and modernization reviews.
- Crane structural condition assessments
- Corrosion and deterioration assessments
- Engineered lifting fixtures
- Custom lifting beams
- Load testing when appropriate
- Crane modifications
- Equipment damage assessments
- Structural repair recommendations
- Lifting equipment modernization
- Engineering reviews
- Critical deficiency investigation
Professional engineering services and stamped engineering reports are provided only through appropriately licensed Ontario engineers. A routine annual crane inspection does not include a professional engineer's certification — where one is required, it is arranged separately.
Ontario Crane Inspection Requirements & Applicable Safety Standards
Lifting equipment in Ontario workplaces is subject to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, along with applicable Canadian standards. Employers are responsible for maintaining lifting equipment in safe operating condition and complying with applicable occupational health and safety requirements. Here is how the main requirements and standards line up:
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
The foundation legislation for workplace safety in Ontario. Employers must maintain lifting equipment in safe operating condition and comply with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
Ontario Regulation 851 — Industrial Establishments
Section 51(1)(b) requires that applicable lifting devices be thoroughly examined by a competent person before first use and subsequently as often as necessary — not less frequently than the manufacturer's recommendations, and at least annually. Signed examination records are required, subject to the regulation's record-retention requirements.
CSA B167
An important Canadian standard addressing overhead cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, hoists and jib cranes — including provisions for inspection, testing, maintenance and operation, as applicable.
ASME B30 Standards
Equipment-specific standards, including volumes relevant to overhead cranes, hoists, slings, hooks and below-the-hook lifting devices, applied where appropriate to the equipment.
CSA Z259 Series
Applicable fall protection equipment standards, applied alongside manufacturer instructions.
CSA B354 Series
Applicable elevating work platform standards and manufacturer requirements.
CSA B335
Relevant industrial lift truck safety requirements, where applicable.
CAN/CGSB-48.9712
The Canadian NDT personnel qualification and certification standard, administered through Natural Resources Canada's NDT Certification Body.
Ontario Regulation 213/91 — Construction Projects
Relevant to equipment used on construction projects, where applicable.
Ontario Regulation 117/26 — Elevating Work Platforms
Scheduled to come into force January 1, 2027. Its provisions are not presented here as currently in force.
Not every examination carries the same weight. We help customers understand the difference between:
- Legally required examinations
- Manufacturer-recommended inspections
- Voluntary preventive maintenance inspections
- Third-party inspection reports
- Load testing
- NDT reports
- Professional engineer–issued certifications
A visual inspection by Gryphon does not by itself legally certify equipment. Where certification is required, it comes from the applicable process — including professional engineering services where required.
Our Inspection Process
Straightforward, documented and repeatable — here is how an inspection engagement typically runs:
- 1
Equipment Review
Identify equipment, capacity, operating environment and service requirements.
- 2
On-Site Inspection
Examine accessible components, safety devices and equipment condition.
- 3
Documented Findings
Record observations, deficiencies and recommendations.
- 4
Corrective Action Support
Provide quotations for suitable repairs, parts or engineering assessments where required.
- 5
Ongoing Inspection Programs
Help customers plan future examinations and preventive maintenance.
We keep organized equipment records, communicate professionally and report deficiencies straight — not every piece of equipment will pass inspection, and you deserve to know exactly where yours stands.
Industries We Serve
- Industrial manufacturing
- Steel mills
- Machine shops
- Fabrication shops
- Wineries
- Food and beverage plants
- Water and wastewater facilities
- Marine operations
- Shipyards
- Warehouses
- Utilities
- Automotive facilities
- Educational facilities
- Public works
- Industrial contractors
Ready to Schedule Your Inspection?
Tell us about your equipment and we'll put together a quote — whether it's a single hoist or a multi-equipment inspection program across your facility. Include your facility location, equipment types, unit counts and last inspection dates if you have them, and attach photos or equipment lists to speed things up.