This document provides guidelines for safely using and inspecting various types of slings, including alloy steel chain slings, wire rope slings, and synthetic web slings. It lists conditions that would require removing a sling from service and safe practices for using, storing, and rigging slings. The document emphasizes the importance of inspection programs and only allowing trained workers to rig loads.

1. SLINGS SAFETY
YAWAR HASSAN KHAN

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 Inspection procedures for alloy steel chain
 slings
 Remove slings from service if any of the
following
 conditions are present:
 • Defective welds;
 • Bending or elongation of chain links;
 • Cracked or deformed master and coupling
 links;
 • Removal of the identification tag.

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 Use only slings
 that are not damaged or
 defective;
 • Never shorten slings
 with knots, bolts or other makeshift
 devices;
 • Never load slings in excess of their rated
 capacities;
 • Always pad or protect the slings from the
 sharp edges of their load;
 • Always keep suspended loads clear of all
 obstructions;
 • Always keep employees clear of loads to be
 lifted and suspended loads;
 • Always keep hands and fingers clear of the
 load while tightening the sling around the
 load;
 • Never pull a sling from under a load that is
 resting on the sling.

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 Inspection procedures for wire rope slings
 Remove slings from service if any of the following
 conditions are present:
 • 10 randomly distributed broken wires in one lay
 or five broken wires in one strand in one lay;
 • Kinking, crushing, bird caging or any other
 damage;
 • Evidence of heat damage;
 • Cracked, deformed or worn end attachments;
 • Stretched or twisted hooks.

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 Inspection procedures for alloy steel chain
 slings
 Remove slings from service if any of the
following
 conditions are present:
 • Defective welds;
 • Bending or elongation of chain links;
 • Cracked or deformed master and coupling
 links;
 • Removal of the identification tag.

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 Inspection procedures for synthetic web
 slings
 Remove slings from service if any of the following
 conditions are present:
 • Acid or caustic burns;
 • Melted or charred sling surface;
 • Broken stitches;
 • Snags, tears or cuts to the point of exposure
 of the colored threads;
 • Removal of the identification tag

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 Sling storage
 • Store slings in a dry environment out of the
 sun, off the floor or ground to prevent damage
 due to corrosion.
 • Hang slings from hooks to prevent tangling
 and allow for easy access when needed.
 • A good sling inspection program is not only
required,
 it is cost effective; this prevents sling
 deterioration and serious accidents caused by
 sling failure

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 Rigging
 Improper rigging can lead to accidents
involving
 personal injury or damage to equipment or
 material. Slings are like any other tool and only
 trained workers should be allowed to rig loads.
 The employer should designate who is
qualified
 to use slings to rig loads