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Web Slings
Identification, Inspection, Rigging Practices
Rigging Practices
• Slings shall be shortened or adjusted only by methods approved by the sling manufacturer or a qualified person
• Slings shall not be shortened or lengthened by knotting or twisting
• The sling shall be hitched in a manner providing control of the load
• Slings in contact with edges, corners, or protrusions should be protected .with a material of sufficient strength, thickness, and
construction to prevent damage to the sling
• Shock loading should be avoided
• Loads should not be rested on the sling
• Slings should not be pulled from under the load when the load is resting in the sling
• Twisting shall be avoided
• During lifting, with or without load, personnel shall be alert for possible snagging
• When using multiple basket or choker hitches, the load should be rigged to prevent the sling from slipping or sliding along
the load
• When using a basket hitch, the legs of the sling should contain or support the load from the sides, above the center of gravity,
so that the load remains under control
• Slings should not be dragged on the floor or over an abrasive surface
• In a choker hitch, the choke point should only be on the sling body, not on a splice or fitting
• Slings should not be constricted, bunched or pinched by the load, hook, or any fitting
• The load applied to the hook should be centered in the base (bowl) of the hook to prevent point loading on the hook, unless
the hook is designed for point loading
• An object in the eye of a sling should not be wider than one half the length of the eye
Environmental Considerations
• Temperature
o Polyester and nylon webbing slings shall not be used in contact with an object or at temperatures in excess of 194°F (90°C)
or below (-40°C)
• Chemically Active Environments
o The strength of synthetic web slings can be degraded by chemically active environments. This includes exposure to chemicals
in the form of solids, liquids, gases, vapors, or fumes. The sling manufacturer or qualified person should be consulted before
slings are used in chemically active environments
• Sunlight and Ultraviolet Light
o The strength of synthetic webbing slings is degraded by exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet light. The sling manufacturer
or qualified person should be consulted for additional retirement or inspection requirements. For additional information,
see WSTDA-UV-Sling-2003
Sources:
ASME B30.9 "Slings" Standard
WSTDA "Web Sling and Tie-Down Association
OSHA 1910.184 "Slings"
OSHA 1926.251 "Rigging Equipment for material handling"
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