UW Sling Inspection Check list
Sling Identification
Location__________________ Department _______________ Date____________
Manufacturer _____________________ Serial Number __________________
Working Load Limit ________________ Reach ________________
Sling Type _______________ Inspector _________________
Damage Inspection Y N Comments
Chain
1. Reach Measurement (within manufactures
specification)
2. Worn Links
3. Deformed links
4. Cracked Links
5. Corroded Links
Hook
1. Deformation (exceeding 10 degrees)
2. Throat Opening (exceeding 15 % of original)
3. Wear (exceeding 10 % of original)
4. Cracks of Nicks
Master Link
long Axis (within manufactures specifications)
Short Axis (within manufactures specifications)
Wear (exceeding 10 % of original)
Cracks or Nicks
Synthetic Fibre Web
1. Edge Cut (exceeds web thickness)
2. Abrasion (exceeds 15% of web thickness)
3. Thread Damage
4. Stitches Damaged
5. Charged
6. Corroded (acid or base)
7. Melted
End Fitting Synthetic Fibre Web
1. Pitted
2. Cracked
3. Distorted
4. Broken