Wire Rope Sling Inspection Checklist

Use this Wire Rope Sling Inspection Checklist for daily and periodic checks, with OSHA 1910.184 removal criteria for broken wires, kinking, birdcaging, heat damage and end fittings.

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Wire Rope Sling Inspection Checklist

Sling Details

Identification And Records

Rope Body

Eyes, Splices And End Fittings

Hooks

Use And Storage

Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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Wire Rope Sling Inspection Checklist

Use this Wire Rope Sling Inspection Checklist for daily and periodic checks, with OSHA 1910.184 removal criteria for broken wires, kinking, birdcaging, heat damage and end fittings.

1. Sling ID or serial number

2. Sling construction

3. Rope diameter

4. Core type

5. Rated capacity for each hitch type and sling angle

6. Inspection type

1. The sling identification tag is attached and legible

2. The tag shows the manufacturer, rope diameter and rated loads for each hitch type and angle

3. The sling was inspected by a designated person before first use

4. A periodic inspection was completed within the last 12 months, or sooner for severe service

5. A record of the most recent periodic inspection is kept

6. A proof test certificate is on file for any welded end attachments

1. There are fewer than 10 broken wires in one rope lay and fewer than 5 in one strand

2. Wear or scraping has removed less than one third of the original diameter of outer wires

3. The rope shows no kinking, crushing, birdcaging or other distortion

4. The rope core does not protrude between the strands

5. The rope and end attachments are free from corrosion and pitting

6. The rope shows no heat damage, discoloration or weld spatter

7. There are no knots in the rope, and the sling has not been shortened with knots

1. Ferrules and swaged fittings are not cracked, slipped or deformed

2. Thimbles are in place and not crushed or distorted

3. Eyes are not formed with wire rope clips or knots

4. Protruding strand ends at splices are covered or blunted

5. End attachments are free from cracks, deformation and excessive wear

6. Master links are free from cracks, deformation and excessive wear

1. The hook throat opening has increased by less than 15% from its original size

2. The hook is twisted less than 10 degrees from the plane of the unbent hook

3. The hook safety latch, where fitted, closes fully and works

1. Fiber core slings have not been exposed to temperatures above 200°F

2. Steel core slings are kept within the manufacturer's temperature limits

3. The load is within the rated capacity for the hitch type and sling angle

4. Softeners or edge protection protect the rope from sharp load edges

5. Damaged slings are tagged out and removed from service immediately

6. Slings are stored dry, off the ground and away from heat and chemicals