LFT/Equipment/TBT-LFT-008

Lifting Accessories Pre-Use Checks

Lifting Operations › Equipment › Lifting Accessories Pre-Use Checks

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Lifting accessories include slings, shackles, eyebolts, spreader beams, and chains for attaching loads.
Defective accessories are a leading cause of dropped loads and fatal crushing injuries.
Every accessory must be visually inspected before each use by the person using it.
LOLER 1998 requires thorough examination of all lifting accessories at least every 6 months.
Each accessory must have a unique ID number linked to its examination record.
Damaged, worn, or unmarked accessories must be removed from service immediately.
The safe working load must be clearly marked and must never be exceeded.
Webbing slings are vulnerable to cuts, UV degradation, and chemical damage.
Chain slings must be checked for stretch, deformation, cracks, and wear at links.
Wire rope slings must be inspected for broken wires, corrosion, kinking, and bird-caging.

Prevent dropped loads	Failed accessories cause loads to fall, killing people below.
Legal requirement	LOLER requires pre-use checks and 6-monthly examinations of all accessories.
Early defect detection	Regular checks identify damage before it leads to failure under load.
Accountability	Only identified and examined accessories can be traced after an incident.

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See also: Lifting Operations Awareness (LOLER) | Chain Slings and Shackles Inspection

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