2. 2
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.
3. 3
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.
4. 4
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.
5. 5
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.
6. 6
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
7. 7
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
8. 8
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