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A specific procedure for the inspection
of synthetic slings is your best safeguard against sling damage and abuse.
We recomend that you employ a three stage level of inspection as outlined
in ASME B30.9. Note that there are no Canadian Standards for slings however,
some Provinces and Ministries of Labour have issued specific inspection
and removal criteria depending on where the slings are used (construction
or industrial use). Consult your local authorities. In Ontario consult the
O.H.S.A. (as of March 2000 the 'Ontario Health and Safety Act' is currently
under revision). Another source of information is the CSAO, Construction
Safety Association of Ontario.
Initial Inspection
This inspection is done at the time the product is first received to ensure
that damage has not occurred during shipment. Also verify that the goods
are in compliance with the specification of the purchase order.
Frequent Inspection
This level of visual inspection should be done by the person handling the
sling, or other specifically designated personnel.
Records are not required.
a) Normal service – daily when in use
b) Severe service – each use
c) Special or infrequent service – as recommended by a qualified person
before and after each use.
Periodic
The periodic level of inspection is done by designated personnel at regular
intervals. The interval is based upon the frequency of use, severity of
service conditions, and information derived through the inspection process.
Recommendations to prevent damage must be evaluated to improve the service
life of the replacement slings. Written records must be kept. |
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| Remove if you detect these damages |
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(Note that for educational purposes these
examples are overly explicit.
In service remove for much less obvious or explicit damages) |
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| Broken or worn stitching |
Ripps and snags |
Crushed webbing |
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| Missing tags |
Cuts and abrasion |
Broken and crushed
webbing |
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| Weld splatter |
Heat damage / melting |
Localised heat /
open flame damage |
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| Knots |
Chemical damage |
Damaged eye and
fitting |
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