Sling Safety Inspection Record at a glance
What it is: The Sling Safety Inspection Record: chain slings, wire rope slings, synthetic web slings and metal, mesh slings.
Who signs: Sign on the line for the Signature of Inspector.
A filled-in Sling Safety Inspection Record example: an inspector records one chain sling
How to fill out Sling Safety Inspection Record, box by box
Manufacturer, Model, Serial No., Reach, Capacity and Location
Enter the Manufacturer, Model, Serial No., Reach, Capacity and Location.
CHAIN SLINGS, Stretch or wear and Grooving
In the CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTES, SAT = SATISFACTORY, ADJ = ADJUST and REP = REPAIR.
Under CHAIN SLINGS, check the chain for Stretch or wear, Grooving, Twisted or bent links, Cracks, Gouges, Corrosion and Burns.
Date of Safety Inspection and Signature of Inspector
Enter the Date of Safety Inspection.
Sign on the line for the Signature of Inspector.
More rules for Sling Safety Inspection Record
Under MASTER LINKS, check Stretch or wear, Twisted or bent, Cracks, Gouges, Corrosion and Burns, and for Hooks check Defects or cracks, Throat opening - 15% and Twist - 10%.
Under OTHER ITEMS, check the Identification tag and Proper grade 8.
Under WIRE ROPE SLINGS, check Random broken wires/lay (10), Random broken wires/strand (5), Wear or scraping, Kinking, Crushing, Bird caging, Distortion of structure, Heat damage and Corrosion.
Under END ATTACHMENTS, check Proper wire rope cups, Cracked, Deformed, Worn and Corrosion, and for HOOKS check Defects, cracks, twists and Throat opening - 15%.
Under SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS WEBBING, check Acid or caustic burns, Melting or charring, Snags, Punctures, Tears, Cuts and Broken or worn stitches.
Under FITTINGS, check Cracked, Deformed, Worn and Corrosion, and for HOOKS check Defects or cracks, Throat openings - 15% and Twist - 10%.
Under METAL, MESH SLINGS, check MESH for Broken weld, Broken brazed joint, Reduction in diameter and Lack of flexibility.
Also check Distortion of either handle, Proper splices, Abnormal wear, Powdered fiber between strand, Broken or cut fibers, Variations in size, Discoloration or rotting and Distortion of hardware.
Common questions about Sling Safety Inspection Record
How often does a sling have to be inspected?
Inspection code intervals: D daily, M monthly, P periodically 1 to 12 month intervals, or as specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
Sources
[1] Sling Safety Inspection Record (generic template, no issuer file) (the Official source link on this page).