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PEOPLE360 CONSULTING CORPORATION

Monthly Technical Meeting
Testing Department
MARCH 6, 2023
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Lifting
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Hooks
ASME B30.10
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Definition of Terms

 A lifting hook is a device for

grabbing and lifting loads by
means of a device such as a hoist
or crane. A lifting hook is usually
equipped with a safety latch to
prevent the disengagement of the
lifting wire rope sling, chain or rope
to which the load is attached.
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Types of Hook
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Sorting Hook Grab Hook

Eye Hook Foundry Hook

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Clevis Hook
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Clevis hooks come equipped with
a “U” shaped clevis top that is
secured by a bolt or pin.

Foundry Hook
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Grab Hook Standard Clevis

Hook

Self-locking Clevis
Foundry Hook Hook
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Swivel Hook
Swivel hooks allow the hook to
rotate 360°.
• Positioning Swivel Hook - These
swivel hooks are used so the rigger
can rotate the hook to get a properly
aligned and secure attachment to the
load.
• True Swivel Hook with Bearing -
These swivel hooks contain a bearing
that allows the hook to swivel 360°
under load.
 Standard Swivel
Self Locking
Hook
Clevis-Swivel
Hook

Standard Clevis-
Self Locking Swivel Hook
Swivel Hook
Other Types:

Duplex Hook
Articulated Duplex
Hook
Types of Safety Mechanism
Self-Closing Latch Kits
• Self-closing latch kits are spring
loaded safety latches that can either
come standard on a hook or be
added post-sale

Positive Latching Hooks

• A positive latching hook is a hook
whose latch only engages once it is
under load.
• Discard rigging hooks
that are worn more
than 10% of the
original dimension
or are worn beyond a
specific dimension or
tolerance as provided
in a wear allowance
table, chart or
diagram.
• Discard hooks that
have an increase in
throat or slot opening
more than 5% of the
original opening (not
to exceed 1/4 inch).
• Discard hooks with
any visibly apparent
bend or twist from
the plane of the
unbent hook. Replace
load pins that are
permanently
distorted.
• A safety hook latch
that is inoperative or
missing shall be
repaired or replaced.
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Chain
Sling
ASME B30.9
Generator
NFPA 110: Chapter 8
NFPA 110, the Standard for Emergency and
Standby Power Systems, contains requirements
covering the installation and performance of
backup power systems in critical applications.
Generators are
useful appliances
that supply electrical
power during a power
outage and prevent
discontinuity of daily
activities or disruption
of business
operations.
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Generator Fire Pump
 Fire Pump

Electric Powered Fire Pump

Fire Pump
Fire Pump
Fire Pump