2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 8
Lifting
Devices
Plate
Clamps
Hoist
Rings
Lift-All
Hoists
Cargo
Control
Mesh
Slings
Rigging
Hardware
Chain
Slings
Wire
Rope
Sling
Protection
Round
Slings
Web
Slings
General
Information
General Information
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GENERAL OSHA & MANUFACTURER
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SLINGS
3. PROTECT SLINGS
The cutting of synthetic slings is
the primary cause of sling failure,
usually caused by a sharp or small
diameter load edge against the
sling. Proper protection must be
used to avoid cutting. (See Sling
Protection section).
Slings should not be dragged on 昀氀oor.
Heavy abrasion will seriously degrade sling
strength. Rough load surfaces and dragging
slings on the ground will damage all slings, steel
or synthetic. Use proper sling protection between
slings and rough loads. Never drag slings on the
ground or concrete 昀氀oors.
Sling Protection
A quali昀椀ed person must select materials and
methods that adequately protect slings from
edges or surfaces. The sling protection section of
this catalog includes information on available cut
protection products and wear protection products.
No protective device is cut proof.
Some protection devices provide abrasion
resistance but o昀昀er virtually no protection against
cuts. Several test lifts (done in a non-consequence
setting), may be necessary to determine the
suitability of each protection device. After each
test lift, inspect all slings and protection devices for
damage.
Do not shock load. Jerking the load could
overload the sling and cause it to fail.
Foreign Matter
Material such as metal chips and heavy grit can
damage slings, both internally and externally.
Avoid contact with foreign matter whenever
possible.
4. USE SLINGS PROPERLY
Improper Loading - Shock Loading, unbalanced
loading, overloading and inadequate consideration
for the e昀昀ect of angle factors can adversely a昀昀ect
safety. Make sure the load weight is within the rated
capacity of the sling(s) being used for both type of
hitch, and angle of lift. (OSHA wording)
Right Way
Wrong Way
Lift must be stable and balanced with
respect to the center of gravity.
