Pre-Use Checks
Quick visual and functional inspection before use
Lifting Accessories & Lifting Gears Inspection
Lifting accessories and gears include shackles, hooks, slings, wire ropes, and chains. These components must be inspected for safety before and during operations.
Frequent Inspections
Conducted weekly or monthly based on usage
Thorough Examination
Every 6 months (or as required by Inspector).
Types of Inspections:
- Wear, deformation, or corrosion on slings and chains
- Integrity of shackles, hooks, and rings (check for cracks or bending)
- Wire rope condition (no broken strands, kinks, or frayed areas)
- Proper identification tags and markings
- Safe working load (SWL) compliance
