LIFTING & RIGGING

INSPECTION FREQUENCIES
& RECORDS GUIDE
PRODUCT TYPE STANDARD FREQUENCY OF PERIODIC INSPECTION INSPECTION RECORDS REQUIRED
Normal Service - Yearly *
Heavy Service - Semiannually *
Lever Hoists ASME B30.21 Yes *
Severe Service - Quarterly *
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Shackles ASME B30.26 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly No
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Adjustable Hardware ASME B30.26 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly No
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Compression Hardware ASME B30.26 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly No
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Links, Rings, Swivels ASME B30.26 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly No
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Rigging Blocks ASME B30.26 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly No
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Overhead Hoists (Underhung) Frequent Inspection: Periodic Inspection:
Hand Chain-Operated Hoist, Normal Service - Monthly Normal Service - Yearly * Frequent Inspection: Periodic Inspection:
ASME B30.16
Electric-Powered Hoist, Heavy Service - Weekly to Monthly Heavy Service - Semiannually * No Yes *
Air-Powered Hoist Severe Service - Daily Severe Service - Quarterly *
Normal Service - Yearly
Alloy Chain Slings ASME B30.9 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly Yes
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Wire Rope Slings ASME B30.9 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly Yes
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Metal Mesh Slings ASME B30.9 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly Yes
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Synthetic Rope Slings ASME B30.9 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly Yes
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Synthetic Webbing Slings ASME B30.9 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly Yes
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Polyester Roundslings ASME B30.9 Severe Service - Monthly to Quarterly Yes
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly *
Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices – Heavy Service - Semiannually *
ASME B30.20 Yes *
Structural & Mechanical Severe Service - Quarterly *
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly *
Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices – Heavy Service - Semiannually *
ASME B30.20 Yes *
Vacuum Lifting Devices Severe Service - Quarterly *
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices – Heavy Service - Quarterly
ASME B30.20 Yes
Close Proximity Operated Lifting Magnets Severe Service - Monthly
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices – Heavy Service - Quarterly
ASME B30.20 Yes
Remotely Operated Lifting Magnets Severe Service - Monthly
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Normal Service - Yearly
Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices – Heavy Service - Quarterly
ASME B30.20 Yes
Scrap & Material Handling Grapples Severe Service - Monthly
Special Service - As recommended by qualified person
Frequent Inspection: Periodic Inspection:
Normal Service - Monthly Normal Service - Yearly Frequent Inspection: Periodic Inspection:
Hooks ASME B30.10
Heavy Service - Weekly to Monthly Heavy Service - Semiannually No Yes *
Severe Service - Daily to Weekly Severe Service - Quarterly
* An external coded mark on the hoist or device is an acceptable identification in lieu of records. (A metal stamp mark shall not be made in a highly stressed area.)

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