Sling repair

Evaluate the condition of your slings

Some slings such as chain slings and metal mesh slings can be repaired when defects are found. Repairs should be performed by the sling manufacturer or an equivalent entity. Until a repaired sling has been fully tested and approved by a qualified person, it should not be put back into service.

 

OSHA 1910.184 (e)(7), (g)(8), (h)(6), (i)(8)
The following excerpt is taken directly from OSHA 1910.184*

Repairing and reconditioning alloy steel chain slings

  • Worn or damaged alloy steel chain slings or attachments shall not be used until repaired. When welding or heat testing is performed, slings shall not be used unless repaired, reconditioned and proof tested by the sling manufacturer or an equivalent entity. 
  • Mechanical coupling links or low carbon steel repair links shall not be used to repair broken lengths of chain.

Repairing metal mesh slings

  • Metal mesh slings which are repaired shall not be used unless repaired by a metal mesh sling manufacturer or an equivalent entity. 
  • Once repaired, each sling shall be permanently marked or tagged, or a written record maintained, to indicate the date and nature of the repairs and the person or organization that performed the repairs. Records of repairs shall be made available for examination.

Natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings

  • Only fiber rope slings made from new rope shall be used. Use of repaired or reconditioned fiber rope slings is prohibited.

Synthetic web slings repairs 

  • Synthetic web slings which are repaired shall not be used unless repaired by a sling manufacturer or an equivalent entity. 
  • Each repaired sling shall be proof tested by the manufacturer or equivalent entity to twice the rated capacity prior to its return to service. The employer shall retain a certificate of the proof test and make it available for examination. 
  • Slings, including webbing and fittings, which have been repaired in a temporary manner shall not be used.

 

Konecranes inspectors and technicians can inspect the slings and other rigging equipment in your facility to determine if it meets OSHA standards. The Konecranes Slings and Accessories Inspection checks non-maintainable load lifting attachments and accessories to identify deficiencies and deviations from local statutory safety and health regulations. The inspection service utilizes radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to record load lifting attachment inspection data and a smartphone app to help quickly and reliably identify attachments.

 

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*The foregoing OSHA regulations are not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all applicable regulations pertaining to the designated topic. State laws may mandate different safety and maintenance standards. Accordingly, please consult applicable state laws as well as original equipment manufacturer specifications for further guidance. The statements and descriptions contained herein constitute the opinion/recommendation of the seller and are not intended to create any express warranties.