Cranes are massive machines engaged almost daily to lift and move literally tons of items and objects. They cannot be left to simply sit and wait to be used, used, and then left to sit some more. They have to be inspected -- preferably prior to every use. That is due to the fact that cranes, should they suddenly falter and drop their loads, could kill or severely injure anyone who is within range of the falling items/loads.
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