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Inspection Criteria
Sling
Protection
Wire
Rope
TO PREVENT
Never use nylon or polyester slings where they can be exposed to temperatures in excess of 200°F. Never
use nylon or polyester slings in or around chemicals without con昀椀rming that the sling material is compatible
with the chemicals being used. To avoid UV damage review the outdoor exposure limits in the safety
bulletin.
Round
Slings
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Melted, charred or discolored 昀椀bers anywhere along the sling. Heat, chemical
and environmental damage can look similar and they have the e昀昀ect of damaging
sling 昀椀bers and compromising the sling's strength. Look for discoloration and/or
昀椀bers that have been fused together and often feel hard or crunchy.
Web
Slings
Heat / Chemical / Environmental
General
Information
INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR WEB SLINGS
Illegible or Missing Tags
Plate
Clamps
Lifting
Devices
Red Core Yarns are an additional aid to warn of dangerous sling damage. All standard Lift-All Web
Slings have this warning feature. The red core yarns become exposed when the sling surface is cut or
worn through the woven face yarns. When red yarns are visible, the sling should be removed from service
immediately. For other inspection criteria see OSHA/Manufacturer regulations in the General Information
section of this catalog and the safety bulletin provided with each sling.
Hoist
Rings
SUGGESTED LIFT-ALL PRODUCT: Wear Pad
See the Sling Protection section in this catalog for more sling protection options.
Lift-All
Hoists
TO PREVENT
Avoid sling contact with protrusions, both during lifts and while transporting or storing.
Cargo
Control
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Punctures or areas where 昀椀bers stand out from the rest of the sling surface.
Mesh
Slings
Holes, Snags & Pulls
Rigging
Hardware
TO PREVENT
Never set loads down on top of slings or pull slings from beneath loads if there is any
resistance. Load edges should never contact sling tags during the lift. Avoid paint or chemical
contact with tags.
Chain
Slings
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
If you cannot 昀椀nd or read all of the information on a sling tag, OSHA requires that the sling
shall be taken out of service.
Scan and learn more about synthetic sling inspection criteria.
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