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Frequent Checklist: Daily/Rigging & Sling Pre-use Inspections

By using this pre-use checklist, it will help you minimize project delays and unproductivity, lower maintenance costs, and reduce recurring problems.
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07/15/2022

Frequent Checklist: Daily/Rigging & Sling Pre-use Inspections

By using this pre-use checklist, it will help you minimize project delays and unproductivity, lower maintenance costs, and reduce recurring problems.

    Inspection Date

    Inspector (print/sign name)

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    Name or trademark of manufacturer

    Manufacturer’s code or stock number

    Rated capacities for the three basic hitches (vertical, choker, vertical basket)

    Core fiber type – if cover(s) is of a different fiber type, both fiber types must be identified

    Length (reach) – bearing point to bearing point

    Each manufacturer must internally identify their product with name or trademark for traceability

    Slings are removed from service if any of the following defects are visible:

    Missing or illegible sling identification

    Acid or caustic burns

    Melting or charring of any part of the surface

    Snags, punctures, tears, cuts or abrasive wear that expose the core yarns

    Broken or worn stitches in the cover which exposes the core yarns

    Wear or elongation exceeding the amount recommended by the manufacturer

    Stretched, cracked, worn, pitted or distortion of fittings

    Knots in any part

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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