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Bill Taylor
Objectives
Be familiar with OSHAs regulations regarding slings.
Understand safe sling use. Be able to identify and describe conditions necessitating slings replacement.
Slings
OSHA Part 29 CFR 1910.184 Defines a sling as :
An assembly which connects the load to the material handling (lifting) equipment
Frequency of Inspections
All slings are to be inspected prior to their use. This includes chain, wire rope and synthetic slings and their attachments, i.e. master links, alligators, clips, hooks, quick-alloys etc..
Hitches
Example: Choker rating of each sling = 6,000 lbs. Measured Length (L) = 6 ft. Measured Height (H) = 4 ft. Reduction Factor (RF) = 4 (H) 6 (L) = .667 Reduced sling rating in this configuration = .667(RF) x 6,000 lbs. = 4,000 lbs. of lifting capacity per sling
Chain Slings
Chain Slings
Chain Slings
Only chain slings purchased from the manufacturer are allowed. No homemade slings allowed!!
Hooks have been opened more than 25% of the normal throat opening measured at the narrowest point or twisted more than 10 degrees from the plane of the unbent hook.
Chain size at any point of any link is less than stated in the chart on the next slide, the sling shall be removed.
Special Precautions
Chain slings should never be modified or repaired by operators! Only qualified maintenance personnel may do so. It is important to realize that the capacity of a sling decreases as the angle at which it is used to lift increases.
Never rest a load on a sling, or pinch a sling between the load and the floor.
In Conclusion
Select the right sling for the job. Inspect slings prior to use, removing from service any in question. Remember the effect of sling angles on load capacities. Properly store slings when finished to avoid damage.