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

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-<strong>1090</strong>-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-l)11.3.4.1 Inspectionsa. Users ofmetal-mesh sling shall visuallyinspect all metal-mesh slings before each use.b. Annual inspections shall be made by aqualified inspector, <strong>and</strong> inspection records shall bekept on file <strong>and</strong> be readily available.c. Metal-mesh slings shall be removed fromservice ifany ofthe following defects are present:1. A broken weld or brazedjoint alongthe sling edge.2. A broken wire in any part ofthe mesh.3. Reduction in wire diameter of25 percent due to abrasion or 15 percent due tocorrosion.4. Lack offlexibility due to distortion ofthe mesh.5. Distortion ofthe female h<strong>and</strong>le so thedepth of the slot is increased by more than 10percent.6. Distortion ofeither end fitting so thewidth ofthe eye opening is decreased by morethan 10 percent.7. A 15 percent reduction ofthe originalcross-sectional area ofmetal at any point around ah<strong>and</strong>le eye.8. Any distortion or twisting ofeither endfitting out ofits plane.9. Cracked end fitting.10. Evidence ofheat damage.11.3.4.2 Proof-Testinga. Metal-mesh slings shall be certified ashaving been proof-tested to 200 percent of theirrated capacity prior to initial use.b. Coated slings shall be proof-tested prior tobeing coated.c. Test loads shall be accurate to within-5 percent, +0 percent of stipulated values. Eithercertification by the manufacturer or a pull testcertified by a qualified person is acceptable.11.3.4.3 Operationa. The following shall apply to all personnelwho use metal-mesh slings:1. Ensure that the weight ofthe load iswithin the rated capacity ofthe sling.2. Ensure that metal-mesh slings havesuitable characteristics <strong>and</strong> rated capacity for theload <strong>and</strong> environment.b. Metal-mesh slings should be long enough toprovide the maximum practical angle between thesling leg <strong>and</strong> the horizontal (minimum practicalangle at the crane hookifvertical angles are used).c. Do not shorten metal-mesh slings withknots, bolts, or other unapproved methods.d. Do not use damaged slings.e. Securely hitch metal-mesh slings to the load.f. Ensure that sharp comers are padded.g. Keep h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> fmgers outofthe areabetween the sling <strong>and</strong> the load.h. Ensure that all personnel st<strong>and</strong> clear ofthesuspended load.i. Avoid shock loading.j. Do not pull metal-mesh slings from under aload when the load is resting on the sling.k. Do not store metal-mesh slings in an areawhere they will be subjected to mechanicaldamage or corrosive action.1. Avoid twisting <strong>and</strong> kinking ofthe legs.m. In a choker hitch, ensure that metal-meshslings are long enough so that the female h<strong>and</strong>lechokes freely on the mesh, never on the h<strong>and</strong>le.n. In a choker hitch, ensure that the load isbalanced. When this cannot be done, consult themanufacturer for a derating factor or for othermeans ofh<strong>and</strong>ling this type ofload.o. In a basket hitch, ensure that the load isbalanced to prevent slippage.p. Do not use metal-mesh slings in which thespirals are locked or are without free articulation.11-29Chapter 11Wire Rope <strong>and</strong> Slings

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