does a foundation duty cycle work require NDT

I was not able to find specific information regarding Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements for foundation duty cycle work. However, I can share some general safety regulations that apply to ensure structural integrity during operation.

To ensure structural integrity during operation, it's important to adhere to a strict inspection and preventive maintenance schedule. This includes regular checks of the boom assembly, platform assembly, turntable assembly, and chassis assembly. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Here are key areas to consider:

• Boom Assembly: Regularly inspect boom weldments, hose/cable carrier installations, pivot pins, pin retainers, sheaves, sheave pins, bearings, wear pads, covers, shields, and extend/retract chain or cable systems.
• Platform Assembly: Check the platform, railing, gate, floor, rotator, and lanyard anchorage point.
• Turntable Assembly: Inspect the swing bearing, oil coupling, swing drive system, turntable lock, hood, hood props, and hood latches.
• Chassis Assembly: Monitor the condition of tires, wheel nuts/bolts, wheel bearings, oscillating axle/lockout cylinder systems, extendable axle systems, steer components, spindle thrust bearing/washers, and drive hubs. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Additionally, ensure that all functions and controls, including platform and ground controls, function control locks, emergency stop switches, and function limit or cutout switch systems, are inspected. [7] [8] [9] [13]

Also, hydraulic and electrical systems should be checked regularly, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders, hoses, lines, fittings, reservoirs, filters, and fluid levels, as well as electrical connections, instruments, gauges, switches, and lights. [7] [8] [9] [13]

General safety measures include ensuring operation and safety manuals are in the storage box, ANSI and AEM manuals/handbooks are installed (for ANSI markets), and all capacity decals and placards are installed, secure, and legible. [7] [8] [9] [13]

Frequent inspections (pre-delivery or quarterly) and annual inspections are essential to maintaining the equipment's structural integrity and ensuring safe operation. [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

Ensure that platform and ground controls return to neutral/off when released, function control locks and emergency stop switches are working, and drive and swing brakes are effective. [18]

It is also important to check for unauthorized modifications or additions, incorporate all relevant safety publications, and ensure the general structural condition and welds are intact. [18]

By adhering to these inspection and maintenance guidelines, you can help ensure the structural integrity and safe operation of the equipment.