This document provides a checklist for inspecting slings used for lifting equipment. It states that before each use, a competent person must inspect the sling and all attachments for damage or defects and remove any slings found to be damaged or defective from service. The checklist then lists 29 points to check on the slings, including checking the sling's capacity, checking for twists or damage, ensuring chains are free of cracks, checking rope condition, and verifying attachments are free of damage or corrosion.
This document provides a checklist for inspecting slings used for lifting equipment. It states that before each use, a competent person must inspect the sling and all attachments for damage or defects and remove any slings found to be damaged or defective from service. The checklist then lists 29 points to check on the slings, including checking the sling's capacity, checking for twists or damage, ensuring chains are free of cracks, checking rope condition, and verifying attachments are free of damage or corrosion.
This document provides a checklist for inspecting slings used for lifting equipment. It states that before each use, a competent person must inspect the sling and all attachments for damage or defects and remove any slings found to be damaged or defective from service. The checklist then lists 29 points to check on the slings, including checking the sling's capacity, checking for twists or damage, ensuring chains are free of cracks, checking rope condition, and verifying attachments are free of damage or corrosion.
PROJECT: Reconstruction of North Jetty at Naval Base Kochi
CHECKLIST FOR SLINGS JOB CODE: 2951
Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: Month AREA/ LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT TPI date Type and Capacity NAME OF RIGGER / COMPETENT PERSON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30
POINTS TO CHECK Compute and check for allowable capacity
Free from twist/stretch/bent links/ strands?
Chain free of cracks?
Rope Sling any Strand looped out or cut, Bird caging, distorted rope structure any?
Chain modifications (e.g. welding, wire
joints)? Make shift arrangements
Color coding maintained? Punch mark
available?
Master links free from damage, distortions?
Master ring sits freely on crane hooks and
load shall act axially center of master ring. Hook latch spring properly working?
Free from corrosion and rusting?
Safe hooking & rigging practiced?
Defective welds, deformation and increased length Sign