1.

2 Terminology
Working Load Limit (WLL)
USER GUIDE The maximum mass or force
FOR LIFTING which the product is authorized
1. RISK MANAGEMENT & to support in a particular
AND TERMINOLGY service. In line loading

1.1 Risk Management

Definition
Comprehensive set of actions
that reduces the risk of a
problem, a failure, an accident
ASME B30.9 requires that sling
users shall be trained in the Proof Test
selection, inspection, cautions
A test applied to a product
to personnel, effects of
solely to determine injurious
environment, and rigging
material or manufacturing
practices. Sling identification is
defects.
required on all types of slings
Ultimate Strength
ASME30.26 requires that
rigging hardware users shall be The average load or force at
trained in the selection, which the product fails or no
inspection, cautions to longer supports the load.
personnel, effects of Design factor
environment, and rigging
An industrial term denoting a
practices. All rigging hardware
product's theoretical reserve
to be identified by manufacturer
capability; usually computed by
with name or trademark of
dividing the catalog ultimate
manufacturer. Refer to the
load by the working load limit,
Crosby Group catalog and other Chain slings and end attachment=4/1
product application information. Wire rope slings, synthetic slings their att.=5/1
generally expressed as a ratio
e.g.5 to1.
2. THE BASIC-RIGGING PLAN
2.1 The Basic Rigging Plan
Plan every lift; include the
following questions with the
questions your experience
provides:
-Who is responsible
(competent) for the rigging?
-Has communication been
established?
-Is the rigging in acceptable
condition?
-Is the rigging appropriate for
lifting?
-Does the rigging have proper
identification?
-Does all gear have known
working load limits?
-What is the weight of the load?
-Where is the load's center of
gravity?
-What is the sung angle?
-Will there be any side or
angular loading?
-Are the slings padded against
corners, edges, protrusions
and abrasive surfaces?
-Are the working load limits
adequate?
-Is the load rigged to the center
of gravity?
-Is the hitch appropriate for the
load?
-Is a tag line required to control
the load?
Top connection point is over the center of gravity

-Will personnel be clear of ASME (B30.9, B30.26, etc.)

suspended loads? requirements.
-Is there any possibility of Manufacturer’s Responsibility
fouling? -Product and application
-Will the load lift level and be information
stable? -Product that is clearly identified
-Any unusual environmental Name or logo
concerns?
Load rating and size
-Any special requirements?
Traceability
The rigging must be used within
manufacturer’s -Product performance
recommendations and industry Working Load Limit
standards that include OSHA,
Ductility
ASME, AMSI, API and others.
Location center gravity affect:
load control&sling loading
Fatigue properties
Impact properties
2.2 Responsibility
-Product training and training
User responsibility
resources
-Utilize appropriate rigging gear
suitable for overhead lifting.
-Utilize the rigging gear within
industry standards and the
manufacturer's
recommendations.
-Conduct regular inspection and
maintenance of the rigging
gear.
-Provide employees with
training to meet OSHA, API and
3. INSPECTION OF RIGGING Bent, twisted, distorted,
HARDWARE stretched, elongated, cracked
3.1 Inspection frequency per or broken load bearing
ASME B30.26 components

A visual inspection shall be Excessive Nicks, Gouges,

performed by the user or Pitting and Corrosion
designated person each day Indications of heat damage
before the rigging hardware is including weld spatter or arc
used. A periodic inspection strikes, evidence of
shall be performed by a unauthorized welding
designated person, at least Loose or missing nuts, bolts,
annually. The rigging hardware cotter pins, snap rings, or other
shall be examined and a fasteners and retaining devices
determination made as to
whether they constitute a Unauthorized replacement
hazard. Written records are not components or other visible
required. Semi-permanent and conditions that cause doubt as
inaccessible locations where to the continued use of the sling
frequent inspections are not Additionally inspect wire rope
feasible shall have periodic clips for:
inspections performed.
-Insufficient number of clips
3.2 Rejection criteria per ASME
Proper identification -Incorrect spacing between
B30.26 Condition of the hardware
Proper type for overhead lifting clips
Missing or illegible
-Improperly tightened clips
manufacturer's name or
trademark and/or rated load -Indications of damaged wire
identification (or size as rope or wire rope slippage
required) -Improper assembly
A 10% or more reduction of the Additional, inspect wedge
original dimension (Wear areas) sockets for:
or significant deformation
-Indications of damaged wire
rope or wire rope slippage
-Improper assembly
3.3 Additional rejection criteria
per ASME B30.10 – Hooks
-Any visibly apparent bend or
twist from the plane of the
unbent hook
-Any distortion causing an
increase in throat opening of
5%, not to exceed 1/4" missing
or illegible rated load
identification
Missing or illegible hook
manufacturer's identification or
secondary MFG, identification

eye and throat
4. INSPECTION OF SLINGS
4.1 Inspection frequency per
ASME B30.9
A visual inspection for damage
shall be performed by the user
or designated person each day
or shift the sling is used. A
complete inspection for damage
shall be performed periodically
by a designated person at least
annually. Written records of
most recent periodic inspection
shall be maintained.
4.2 Rejection criteria per ASME
B30.9 Permanent ID▷
OSHA
Missing or illegible sling
identification; evidence of heat
damage; slings that are knotted;
fittings that are pitted, corroded,
cracked, bent, twisted, gouged,
or broken; other conditions,
including visible damage, that
cause doubt as to the continued
use of the sling.
Wire rope slings
Excessive broken wires, for
strand-laid and single part
slings, ten randomly distributed
broken wires in one rope lay or
five broken wires in one strand
in one rope lay
Severe localized abrasion or
scraping, kinking crushing, bird
caging
Any other damage resulting in
damage to the rope structure
Severe corrosion of the rope or
end attachments
 Can be ground qp
Chain Slings less than wear allow Holes, tears, cuts
Cracks or breaks Abrasive wear or snags that
Excessive wear, nicks or expose the core yarns
gouges Broken or damaged core yarns
Stretched chain links or Weld spatter that exposes core
components yarns
Bent, twisted or deformed Discoloration and brittle or stiff
Chain links or components areas on any part of the slings,
excessive pitting or corrosion which may mean chemical or
other damage
Lack of ability of chain or
components to hinge freely
weld spatter
friction melting-rapidly talking up
Web Slings slack of web slibg used in choker hitch
Acid or caustic burns
Melting or charring of any part of
the sling holes, tears, cuts or
snags
Broken or worn stitching in load
bearing splices
Excessive abrasive wear
discoloration and brittle or stiff
areas on any part of the sling,
which may mean chemical or
ultraviolet / sunlight damage
Round Slings
Acid or caustic burns
Evidence of heat damage
5. WIRE ROPE CAPACITIES
(EIP & EEIP)
 6. WIRE ROPE SLING
CONNECTION & HITCHES
6.1 Connection Fittings
Use a thimble to protect sling
and increase D/d
Never place eye over a fitting
with smaller diameter or width
than the rope's diameter.
Never place a sling eye over a degrees or greater. A choke
fitting with a diameter or width angle less than 120 degrees
greater than one half the length can result in a capacity as low
of the eye. as 40% of the single leg.

6.3 Basket hitch capacity

6.2 Choker Capacity

A choker hitch has 75% of the
capacity of a single leg sling
only if the angle of choke is 120
 7. CHAIN SLING
CAPACITIES, CONNECTIONS
& HITCHES

6.4 Multiple Leg Slings

Triple leg slings have 50% more
capacity than double leg slings
{at same sling angle) only if the
center of gravity is in center of
connection points and legs are
adjusted properly. They must
have an equal share of the load.
Quad (four leg) slings offer
improved stability but provide
increased capacity only if all
legs share an equal share of the
load.
7.1 Connection to Fittings
Use master links to collect
slings and to connect to hook
Use grade 8 (80) or grade 10
(100) fittings that match the
WLL of chain and offer proper
securement.
7.2 Choker capacity
A chain choker hitch has 80% of
the capacity of a single leg sling
only if the angle of choke is 120
degrees or greater. Rated loads
for angles of choke less than
120 degrees shall be
determined by the sling MFG or
a qualified person. No loss in
capacity - results if a cradle
grab hook is used when angle of
choke is 120 degrees or
greater.
7.3 Basket Hitch Capacity
A true basket hitch has twice the
capacity of a single leg only if
the legs are vertical. Note that
the basket is formed by using a
chain sling with two master links
at each end connected to the
hook.
7.4 Multiple Leg Slings
Triple leg chain slings have 50%
more capacity than double leg
chain slings at same sling
angle. And only if the center of
gravity is in the center of the
connection points and legs are
adjusted properly. They must
have an equal share of the load.
Quad (4-leg) chain slings offer
improved stability, but do not
provide increased capacity, the
capacity of a four-leg chain sling
is considered the same as
three-leg chain sling.
 9. SYNTHETHIC WEB & 9.2 Bunching, Pinching
ROUND SLINGS Folding, bunching, or pinching
9.1 Web sling identification of synthetic slings, which occurs
includes when used with shackles,
Sling type: hooks or other application will
reduce the rated load.
TC-Triangle choker
TT-Triangle triangle
EE-Eye and Eye
EN-Endless
Number of Plies: 1 or 2
Webbing Grade: 9 or 6
Sling Width (Inches)
9.3 Choker Capacity
Sling Length (Feet)
A choker hitch has 80% of the
EE2-904X12
capacity of a single leg sling
9.2 Round sling identification only if the angle of choke is 120
includes: degrees or greater. A choke
Sling number: 1-13 angle less than 120 degrees will
result in a capacity as low as
Sling numbers are for reference
40% of the single leg.
only; some round slings have
different ratings.
Sling color
Purple, green, yellow, tan, red,
white, blue, orange. Sling color
is not followed by all
manufacturers and some colors
have more than one rated load.

9.4 Basket Hitch Capacity
9.5 Multiple Leg Slings
Triple leg slings have 50% more
capacity than double leg slings
(at same sling angle) only if the
center of gravity is the center of
connection points and legs are
adjusted properly. They must
have an equal share of the load.
Quad (4 leg) slings offer
improved stability but provide
increased capacity only if all
legs share an equal share of the
load.
10. COG/WEIGHTS &
MEASURES
10.1 Center of gravity and
Slings Loading
When lifting vertically, the load
will be shared equally if the
center of gravity is placed
equally between the pick points.
If the weight of the load is
10,000 Lbs. Then each sling will
have a load of 5,000 Lbs. And
each shackle and eyebolt will
also have a load of 5,000 Lbs.
When the center of gravity is not
equally spaced between the
pick points, the sling and fittings
will not carry and equal share of
the load. The slings connected
to the pick point closest to the
center of gravity will carry the
greatest share of the load.
 Sand and Gravel= 120
Copper= 560
Oil= 58
1 Cubic FT. = 7.5 Gals
1 Metric Ton = 1.1 US Tons
1 Kilogram = 2.2 Lbs
1/2 Inch = 12.7 mm
1 Inch = 25.4 mm
Volume of rectangle= HxWxL
Volume of sphere= 3.14x
(DiamxDiamxDiam)/6
Volume of cylinder= 3.14x
(DiamxDiamxLength)/4

10.2 Weights and Measures

Unit weights:
Steel=490 lbs/ft2 11. SLING ANGLES
Aluminum=165 11.1 Two Legged Slings- Wire
Concrete=150 Rope, Chain, Synthetics
Vertical share of load on slings
Wood= 50 are equal if center of gravity in
Water= 62 middle of pick points.
Horizontal sling angles of less
than 30 degrees are not
recommend refer to ASME
B30.9 for full information. 

12. SHACKLE & HOIST

HOOKS

 
13. LINKS, RINGS AND
TURNBUCKLES
14. EYE BOLT & HOIST
RINGS