Inspection

The following procedures are offered as a guide

for conducting inspections:

1. Place the sling in a position that enables the

inspector to access and see every part of the sling.

2. Clean off all dirt and grease with a wire brush or

rags to reveal wires and fittings.

3. Examine the entire length of the sling thoroughly,

especially the parts showing the most wear.

4. Pay special attention to fittings and end attachments

and areas of the sling next to these fittings.

5. Find the most worn or damaged section of the

sling and carefully check it against removal criteria.

6. Label or identify all slings you’ve inspected.

7. Keep records of all inspections, including dates

and conditions of slings.

8. Immediately destroy all slings you’ve rejected.

9. Store slings you want to reuse in a safe place

away from damaging weather, heat and dirt.

How often to inspect

Both AMSE Standard B30.9 and OSHA require that

wire ropes receive two types of inspections:

1. A daily visual inspection The person

handling the sling must do this each day and

should check for major damage or deterioration

that would weaken the sling and for obvious

signs such as broken wires, kinks, crushing,

broken attachments and severe corrosion.

2. Additional inspections at regular

intervals These are based on frequency of

sling use, severity of service conditions, the nature

of the lifts and prior experience based on service

life of slings used in similar circumstances.

A designated person who has a working knowledge

of wire rope must conduct these inspections.

Inspection shall be made at least annually and shall

include a record of the inspection or of apparent

conditions to provide the basis for a continuing

evaluation.

Inspection shall be conducted on the

entire length of the sling, including splices, end

attachments and fittings.