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WORK INSTRUCTION MANUAL HOOKS

CONTENTS
1. SCOPE

2. REFERENCES

3, INSPECTION

4. REPORTING & Cf

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WORK INSTRUCTION MANUAL HOOKS

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This work instruction details about Thorough Examination and Testing of HOOKS

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 ARD AL-WAH quipment Testing Guidelines AW-test GU-01.

2.2 BS EN 1677:2001-. ~06onent.sfor Slings -
2.3 International Standard Organisation,
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2.4 ASMEIANSlB30-10 :
2.5 Lifting Operations and Liftid$"'quipment Regulations
2.6 LEEA Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Liftinn Equipment

3.0 Ih ECTION , e

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3.1 II\JSPECT'^Y FREQUENCY

3.2 Prior to examination of hook Su ror should ensure t

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1- Identification Number & S.W.L are correct and marked c learl}.
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2- manufacturer's test certificate IPrevious certificate of examination is available for
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3.3 Thorou h cleaning ol all parts shall be carried out by the concerned department of the
client, or o y their contractor.:

3.4 Check security and operation of safety latch (if hook is fitted with one)

3.5 Distortion, check with Tables or Drawing to ascertain whether hook has opened out, also
that sizes are correct for load to be carried, if opening of the hook has increased by more than
one-fifth of its correct measurement, scrap this hook .

3.6 Examine for cracks, nicks, scores etc., paying particular attention to the inside of the hook.
Any nicks, scores or places where the metal has been hammered back into itself (gall marks)
should be filed out so as to remove the defect and blended away at each side to form a smooth
curve. If the amount of metal removed is more than 1164" per 1 " of depth of the section, the
hook should be scrapped.

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3.7 Wear in eye allowance as for steel chain. Wear in hook 8% of depth may be allowed.
Round section hooks are best measured with the gauge recommended for steel chain, if within
the range of that instrument.

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4.0 REPORTING & CERTIFICATION i@i.;i,'$ft

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4.1 After satisfactory completion of exat%&on, the Hc shall coded and Examination Certificate
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5.0 PROOF LOAD TESTIN(

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b- (It is important Mat any steel hook repaired bFwelding or any process involving heating
should be heat treated to the same specificatio$$is used in its manufacture, before being
put into service. Such Hook d to be proof load tested after the ren-:s )

5.2 Test methoa for Hooks shall be as described here.

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5.3 Prior to testing, h i 8 s snail oe Inspectea as per Sec. J. 3 sec. J

5.3.1 After completion of examination as per sec. 3, the hooks shall be fitted to suitable
calibrated and certified Test Machines and proof load tested as following:
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, 5.3.2.PROOF LOADS FORMULAS.

For Hooks. up to 25 t. S.W.L, Proof Load = 2 * S.W.L.

For Hooks above 25 t. S.W.L, Proof Load 1.22 * S.W.L.+ 20 t.

5.3.3 Examine for deformity, damage or cracking after the proof load test.
5.4 When deemed necessary magnetic particle inspection shall be carried out on the hook after
Proof load Test and MPI Report Submitted to Petro lift for review.
5.5 If NTI is already done, check its previous MPI report for Validity, and then the hook shall be
stamped with a unique ID. Number. Mark Safe Working Load details.

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6.0 REPORTING & CERTIFICATION

6.1 The Hook shall be colour coded upon satisfactory completion of the Report of Thorough
Examination issued when all the requirements are met satisfactorily.

6.2 However a Defect Report will be issued if the Hook fails the acceptance criteria of Proof
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