OSHA Compliant Inspections for Slings and Hoist Parts

OSHA SLING INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

1910.184 Slings.

1910.184(d) Inspections.

Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service.

1910.184(e) Alloy steel chain slings.

1910.184(e)(3)(i) Inspections.

In addition to the inspection required by paragraph (d) of this section, a thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings in use shall be made on a regular basis, to be determined on the basis of (A) frequency of sling use; (B) severity of service conditions; (C) nature of lifts being made; and (D) experience gained on the service life of slings used in similar circumstances. Such inspections shall in no event be at intervals greater than once every 12 months.

1910.184(e)(3)(ii)

The employer shall make and maintain a record of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected, and shall make such record available for examination.

1910.184(e)(3)(iii)

The thorough inspection of alloy steel chain slings shall be performed by a competent person designated by the employer, and shall include a thorough inspection for wear, defective welds, deformation and increase in length. Where such defects or deterioration are present, the sling shall be immediately removed from service.

1910.184(f) Wire rope slings.

1910.184(f)(5) Removal from service.

Wire rope slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:

1910.184(f)(5)(i)

Ten randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay, or five broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.

1910.184(f)(5)(ii)

Wear or scraping of one-third the original diameter of outside individual wires.

1910.184(f)(5)(iii)

Kinking, crushing, bird caging or any other damage resulting in distortion of the wire rope structure.

1910.184(f)(5)(iv)

Evidence of heat damage.

1910.184(f)(5)(v)

End attachments that are cracked, deformed or worn.

1910.184(f)(5)(vi)

Hooks that have been opened more than 15 percent of the normal throat opening measured at the narrowest point or twisted more than 10 degrees from the plane of the unbent hook.

1910.184(f)(5)(vii)

Corrosion of the rope or end attachments.

1910.184(g) Metal mesh slings

1910.184(g)(9) Removal from service.

Metal mesh slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:

1910.184(g)(9)(i)

A broken weld or broken brazed joint along the sling edge.

1910.184(g)(9)(ii)

Reduction in wire diameter of 25 per cent due to abrasion or 15 per cent due to corrosion.

1910.184(g)(9)(iii)

Lack of flexibility due to distortion of the fabric.

1910.184(g)(9)(iv)

Distortion of the female handle so that the depth of the slot is increased more than 10 per cent.

1910.184(g)(9)(v)

Distortion of either handle so that the width of the eye is decreased more than 10 per cent.

1910.184(g)(9)(vi)

A 15 percent reduction of the original cross sectional area of metal at any point around the handle eye.

1910.184(g)(9)(vii)

Distortion of either handle out of its plane.

1910.184(h) Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings

1910.184(h)(5) Removal from service.

Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:

1910.184(h)(5)(i)

Abnormal wear.

1910.184(h)(5)(ii)

Powdered fiber between strands.

1910.184(h)(5)(iii)

Broken or cut fibers.

1910.184(h)(5)(iv)

Variations in the size or roundness of strands.

1910.184(h)(5)(v)

Discoloration or rotting.

1910.184(h)(5)(vi)

Distortion of hardware in the sling.

1910.184(i) Synthetic web slings

1910.184(i)(9) Removal from service.

Synthetic web slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:

1910.184(i)(9)(i)

Acid or caustic burns;

1910.184(i)(9)(ii)

Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface;

1910.184(i)(9)(iii)

Snags, punctures, tears or cuts;

1910.184(i)(9)(iv)

Broken or worn stitches; or

1910.184(i)(9)(v)

Distortion of fittings.

It is our belief that our interpretation complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, Part 1910.184 Slings but may be subject to further clarifications, interpretations and future changes for which we cannot be held responsible. Such responsibility rests entirely with the employer/user of the equipment.

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