How Does Damage on Synthetic Web Sling Affect Working Load Limit?
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Rigging inspections are required by OSHA and ASME to be performed before use, on a periodic basis, and on a frequent basis according to language in OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30 standards. Rigging inspections include the thorough evaluation of the condition of lifting slings, including wire rope slings, alloy chain slings, synthetic web slings, synthetic roundslings, high-performance roundslings, synthetic rope slings, and metal mesh slings. It also includes the inspection of rigging hardware including: sling hooks, shackles, eye bolts, manual hoists and chain falls, lever tools, and below-the-hook lifting devices.
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9 Common Rigging Problems and How to Prevent Them
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Field vs. In-House Rigging Inspections: What’s the Difference?
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Our Certified Rigging Inspectors Can Help Keep You OSHA/ASME Compliant
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Do You Know What Damaged and Unsafe Rigging Equipment Looks Like?
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ASME B30.26 Shackle Inspection Requirements & Best Practices for Use
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Sling Protection Basics: How to Properly Maintain & Store Lifting Slings
Understanding how to properly care for your slings will help to extend the service life of the product, provide a…
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Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
It's possible that if you have a below-the-hook lifting device manufactured prior to 2008, it may not be in compliance…
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Hook Latch Replacement Cross-Reference [Guide]
This cross-reference guide will help you find the correct latch kit for Crosby, CM, Gunnebo, and Peerless lifting hooks. Download…
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ASME B30.10 Hook Inspection Criteria and Best Practices for Use
Do you know how often you should be inspecting your hooks, who should be performing those inspections, and most importantly—what…
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Lifting & Rigging Inspection Frequencies & Records [Guide]
It can be frustrating and confusing to keep track of the ASME standards related to each specific piece of rigging…
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What Information Must Be Included on a Sling Identification Tag?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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A Guide to Sling Inspections and OSHA & ASME Standards [e-book]
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How Often Must Slings and Other Rigging Equipment Be Inspected?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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How Do I Inspect Synthetic Rope Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards?
Synthetic rope slings are preferred in certain lifting applications in the construction, shipyard, and offshore and deepwater industries. However, synthetic…
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How to Inspect Your Metal Mesh Lifting Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards
Metal mesh slings are widely used in demanding environments like metalworking facilities and steel processing facilities where the loads may…
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How to Inspect Synthetic Web Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards
In this article, our goal is to help you understand what is required for your web slings to meet ASME…
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