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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-!090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-!)11.3.2.1 Inspectionsa. Wire-rope sling users shall visually inspectall slings each day they are used or prior to useifthe sling has not been in regular service (recordsare not required). In addition, a periodicinspection (with records) shall be made at leastannually by a qualified inspector. More frequentintervals should be established ifnecessary asdetermined by a qualified person based on:1. Frequency ofsling use.2. Severity ofservice conditions.3. Nature oflifts being made.4. Experience gained on the service lifeof slings used in similar circumstances.b. Users shall carefully note any deteriorationthat could result in an appreciable loss oforiginalstrength <strong>and</strong> determine whether further use ofthesling would constitute a safety hazard.c. A sample annual inspection form is includedas Exhibit I at the end ofthis section. This form isintended to be a sample only <strong>and</strong> is not intended tobe m<strong>and</strong>atory.d. Inspection records shall be readily available.e. Slings shall be immediately removed fromservice ifany ofthe following conditions arepresent:1. Ten r<strong>and</strong>omly distributed broken wiresin one rope lay or five broken wires in one str<strong>and</strong>in one rope lay.2. Wear or scraping of one-third theoriginal diameter ofthe outside individual wire.3. Kinking, crushing, birdcaging, or anyother damage resulting in distortion of the ropestructure.4. Evidence ofheat damage.5. End attachments that are cracked,deformed, or worn.6. Corrosion ofthe rope or endattachments.f. Hooks shall be inspected according toChapter 12, "<strong>Rigging</strong> Accessories."11.3.2.2 Proof-Testinga. All swaged <strong>and</strong> poured socket slingassemblies shall be certified as having beenproof-tested. All other sling assemblies shall beproof- tested when specified by the purchaser.b. As a minimum, the proofload shall be equalto the rated capacity but shall not exceed:1. 125 percent ofthe vertical ratedcapacity for single-leg, h<strong>and</strong>-tucked slings.2. 200 percent ofthe vertical ratedcapacity for mechanical-splice single-leg slings<strong>and</strong> endless slings.c. The proof- load for multiple-leg bridle slingsshall be applied to the individual legs <strong>and</strong> shall beeither 200 percent for mechanical splice or 125percent for h<strong>and</strong>-tucked splice, times the verticalrated capacity of a single-leg sling. Master linksto which multiple-leg slings are connected shall beproof-loaded to 200 percent times the forceapplied by the combined legs.d. Welded end attachments shall not be usedunless proof-tested at 2 times rated capacity priorto initial use.e. Test loads described above shall be accurateto within -5 percent, +0 percent ofstipulatedvalues. A written letter ofcertification by themanufacturer or a pull test witnessed <strong>and</strong> certifiedin writing by a qualified person is acceptable.11.3.2.3 OperationThe following shall apply to all personnel who usewire-rope slings:a. Ordinary Lifts1. Start <strong>and</strong> stop slowly; sudden starts<strong>and</strong> stops dramatically increase the stresses inhoist ropes <strong>and</strong> slings. Lift slowly until the load issuspended to minimize swinging.2. Loads shall be set on blocks. Do notpull a sling from under a load that is resting on thesling.3. Ensure that wire-rope slings areprotected against weather, chemicals, solvents,<strong>and</strong> high temperatures.4. Permanently remove from servicefiber-core rope slings that have been exposed to11-19Chapter 11Wire Rope <strong>and</strong> Slings

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