Inspection of General Lifting

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Course Content:
Introduction

Objectives and Outcome

Less….
Lesson 1: Legal and Other (Standards and Manufacturer) Requirements . Less…..

Lesson7
Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Lesson 6 Lesson 5
Lesson 3: Color Coding of Loose Lifting Gear

Lesson 4: Quarantine Area Lesson 4

Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories Lesson 3

Lesson 2
Lesson 6: Visual Inspection of Fall Arrest Equipment

Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment Lesson 1

Assessment

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Introduction
This training is designed to provide participants with the extended skills, knowledge that
will enable them to understanding of general lifting equipment, their uses and discard
criteria, to make delegates aware of the risks, hazards and control measures.

Follow the training content!

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Objectives and Outcome
1. To Provide delegates with general knowledge and understanding of the legal and
practical requirements of visually inspecting general lifting equipment and fall arrest
equipment.

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Lesson 1:

Legal and Other (Standards and Manufacturer)

Requirements

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Lesson 1: Legal and Other (Standards and Manufacturer) Requirements
Lesson Objectives:
1. What are requirements of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations) requirements?
2. What are requirements of PUWER(Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)?

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
Regulations
➢ L.O.L.E.R. has come into force in the UK to standardize various laws in the industrial sector. These laws
involved lifting operations or certain aspects of lifting equipment.
➢ L.O.L.E.R. covers all lifting operations and is purposeful.
➢ When new equipment and working methods are introduced at the workplace, they must meet the
requirements of L.O.L.E.R.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
Regulations
➢ Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (SI 2307)
➢ LOLER contains 17 sections, the first 9 being more applicable to the Banksman / Slinger.
➢ The other 8 deal more with repeals, amendments, keeping of information and are not so applicable to
this course.
➢ LOLER is a law in the UK, but NOT in Azerbaijan.
➢ LOLER is used whenever the Health and Safety at Work Act is used.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 1: Creation
➢ Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (SI 2307)
➢ LOLER was an ‘add on’ to PUWER (SI2306)
➢ LOLER was effective in the UK from 5th December, 1998.
➢ It takes into account all lifting equipment and personnel involved with the lifting operation. Other
regulations were prescriptive and only dealt with certain aspects of a lifting operation.
➢ LOLER has an Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) which is not law but offers guidance in the use of LOLER
and how to comply fully.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 2: Interpretation
➢ Lifting Operation:
➢ Any operation where there is an air gap between the load and the ground.
➢ Where a load is winched or moved up or down an incline, where there is a possibility of uncontrolled
movement or loss of the load.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 2: Interpretation
➢ Lifting Equipment:
➢ Any piece of ‘work equipment’ used in the operation to lift, lower or suspend a load.
➢ Lifting equipment is categorized into two main groups:
➢ Appliances
➢ Accessories

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 2: Interpretation

Equipment

Appliances Accessories
Means work equipment for Any device such as a sling,
lifting or lowering loads and eyebolt, spreader beam etc.
includes its attachments used used to connect the load to a
for anchoring, fixing or lifting appliance but
supporting it. which is not itself part of the
load or the appliance.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 2: Interpretation
➢ Appliances or Accessories?

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 2: Interpretation
➢ Appliances or Accessories?

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 3: Application
➢ LOLER is applied in the UK and its international waters.
➢ LOLER is used where the Occupational Health and Safety Declaration (HASAWA 1974) is applied.
➢ LOLER is applied in Azerbaijan as we believe it is the safest and best practice in lifting operations.
➢ LOLER is adopted as best practice in Azerbaijan, LOLER is a legitimate and regulation in UK.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Every employee should ensure that:
➢ Lifting equipment is of adequate strength and stability for each load, having regard in particular to the stress
induced at its mounting or fixing point;
➢ Every part of a load and anything attached to it and used in lifting it is of adequate strength.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Adequate strength
➢ The lifting equipment selected should not be unduly susceptible to any of the foreseeable failure modes likely
to arise in service, for example fracture, wear or fatigue.
➢ The lifting equipment used should provide an appropriate factor of safety against failure under foreseeable
failure modes.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Adequate stability
➢ You should ensure the lifting equipment has adequate stability for its proposed use. You should take account of
any combination of destabilizing forces that may adversely affect the stability of the lifting equipment.
➢ Where appropriate, you should take suitable effective measures to provide sufficient resistance to overturning
in order to ensure the adequate stability of the lifting equipment.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Adequate stability
➢ Where the safe use of the lifting equipment depends on the use or positioning of stabilizing arrangements, the
equipment should not be used unless these are in place and operating effectively.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Adequate stability
A number of factors can affect the stability of the lifting equipment. These include:
➢ The strength of the ground or surface on which the lifting equipment is positioned or located;
➢ Stability of the surface under load conditions, e.g. if the lifting equipment is too close to an excavation the
ground may slowly subside or collapse suddenly;

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Adequate stability
➢ Whether the surface on which the lifting equipment operates is on a slope and the angle of any slope - this
imposes horizontal as well as vertical forces;
➢ The size and nature of the load (e.g. whether the load itself is unstable);
➢ How the load is intended to be lifted; and
➢ The maximum wind loading that may occur.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Adequate stability
A You can use various methods or combinations of methods to improve the stability of lifting equipment.
These include:
➢ Using an anchorage system;
➢ Using counterbalancing weights; and
➢ Using ballast, outriggers or stabilizers.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Adequate stability
➢ Mobile lifting equipment fitted with pneumatic tyres should not be used to lift loads unless the tyres are
inflated to the correct pressure.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ Prevent Overloading
➢ Where there is a significant risk of overturning and/or overloading arising from the use of the equipment it
should be provided where appropriate with equipment or devices such as rated capacity indicators and rated
capacity limiters.
➢ Such devices provides the operator with audible and visual indication that safe lifting limits are being
approached or exceeded. SWL should NEVER be exceeded.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 4: Strength and stability
➢ In some circumstances where the risks justify it, you will need to arrange to test the strength of the
lifting points to ensure that they are suitable for a lifting operation.
➢ This is particularly important in circumstances where lifting points are produced by welding lugs onto a
load to allow a lifting operation to be carried out.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 5: Lifting Equipment Used for Lifting Person
➢ Every employer shall ensure that lifting equipment for lifting persons:
➢ Is such as to prevent a person using it being crushed, trapped or struck or falling from the carrier;
➢ Is such as to prevent so far as is reasonably practicable a person using it, while carrying out activities from the
carrier, being crushed, trapped or struck or falling from the carrier;
➢ Has suitable devices to prevent the risk of a carrier falling;
➢ Is such that a person trapped in any carrier is not thereby exposed to danger and can be freed.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 5: Lifting Equipment Used for Lifting Person
➢ The raising and lowering of people by work equipment
which is not specifically designed for the purposes
should only be undertaken in exceptional circumstances,
when it is not practicable to gain access by less
hazardous means.
➢ Where it is necessary to use such work equipment then
you should ensure that all necessary precautions are
taken to ensure safety, including appropriate
supervision.*

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 5: Lifting Equipment Used for Lifting Person
➢ The crane used should be adequate and suitable for the task, have a freefall capability lock-out and
should be used equipped with appropriate devices such as a hoisting limiter, lowering limiter, rated
capacity indicator and rated capacity limiter.
➢ The crane and carrier should be inspected every day by a competent person.
➢ The crane and associated equipment should be suitably derated and the crane should be operated in
accordance with the recommendations in BS 7121 and in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions..

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 5: Lifting Equipment Used for Lifting Person
➢ The carrier (such as a cage or basket) should be of a safe
design, made of sound and suitable material and of
adequate strength.
➢ If access doors are fitted to the carrier they should not
open outwards and should be fitted with a device to
prevent inadvertent opening.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 6: Positioning and installation
➢ Every employer shall ensure that lifting equipment is positioned or installed in such a way as to reduce
as low as is reasonably practicable the risk:
➢ of the equipment or a load striking a person;
➢ from a load:
➢ Drifting;
➢ Falling freely; or
➢ Being released unintentionally;

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 6: Positioning and installation
➢ It may be necessary to ensure the dimensions of any passageways or paths that are provided for access
are sufficient that any persons using them will not be put at risk from any lifting operation.
➢ Any gap into which persons may enter, which may be reduced, for example, by a slewing motion, should
be at least 500 mm and preferably never less than 600 mm.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 6: Positioning and installation
➢ Various methods can be used to minimize the risk from the load falling out of control. These include:
➢ Multiple ropes/chains;
➢ Lifting mechanisms with a high factor of safety or strength;
➢ Safety gear
➢ Check valves (for hydraulic systems)
➢ Safety nets for palletized loads.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 6: Positioning and installation
➢ Wherever possible, you should use hooks that have safety catches fitted or are shaped to prevent the
accidental displacement of the sling etc.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 7: Marking of lifting equipment
➢ Every employer shall ensure that:
➢ Machinery and accessories for lifting loads are clearly marked to indicate their safe working loads;
➢ Where the safe working load of machinery for lifting loads depends on its configuration –
➢ The machine y is clearly marked to indicate its safe working load for each configuration; or
➢ Information which clearly indicates its safe working load for each configuration is kept with the machinery;

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 7: Marking of lifting equipment
➢ Accessories for lifting are also marked in such a way that it is possible to identify the characteristics
necessary for their safe use;
➢ Lifting equipment which is designed for lifting persons is appropriately and clearly marked to this effect;
and
➢ Lifting equipment which is not designed for lifting persons but which might be so used in error is
appropriately and clearly marked to the effect that it is not designed for lifting persons.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 7: Marking of lifting equipment
➢ Where possible, the actual value of the SWL should be marked on the equipment but where this is not
possible a coding system should be used which easily provides the user with the SWL.
➢ Examples of such systems may include color coding or attaching some form of label.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 7: Marking of lifting equipment
➢ You should ensure that where lifting machinery has a safe working load which varies with its operating
radius or is dependent upon how it is configured, it is either clearly marked or adequate information is
provided to indicate to the user the corresponding safe working load.
➢ Any marking should be clearly visible or the information be readily available to the operator or user.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 7: Marking of lifting equipment
➢ Where a number of lifting accessories are assembled to form one lifting assembly which is not
dismantled after use, the assembly should be marked to indicate its safety characteristics to users.*

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 7: Marking of lifting equipment
➢ Any carrier should clearly display the maximum number of persons to be carried.
➢ Lifting equipment which is designed for lifting persons must be appropriately and clearly marked that it
is for lifting persons.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 7: Marking of lifting equipment
➢ Lifting equipment which may be inadvertently used for lifting people but which has not been designed
for this purpose should be clearly marked that it should not be used for lifting people.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 8: Organization of lifting operations
➢ Every employer shall ensure that every lifting operation involving lifting equipment is:
➢ properly planned by a competent person;
➢ appropriately supervised; and
➢ carried out in a safe manner.
➢ In this regulation “lifting operation” means an operation concerned with the lifting or lowering of a load.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 8: Organization of lifting operations
➢ Factors you should consider when selecting lifting equipment so that it is suitable for the proposed task
include:
➢ The load to be lifted;
➢ Its weight, shape, center of gravity, availability of lifting points;
➢ Where the load is presently positioned and where it will be positioned
➢ After the lifting operation;
➢ How often the lifting equipment will be used to carry out the task;
➢ The environment in which the lifting equipment will be used;
➢ The personnel available and their knowledge, training and experience.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 8: Organization of lifting operations
➢ There are three categories of Lifting Operation:
➢ Simple
➢ Complicated
➢ Complex

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 9: Through Examination and Inspection
➢ Every employer shall ensure that before lifting equipment is put into service for the first time by him it is
thoroughly examined for any defect unless either:
➢ The lifting equipment has not been used before;
➢ In the case of lifting equipment for which an EC declaration of conformity could or should have been drawn up,
the employer has received such declaration made not more than 12 months before the lifting equipment is put
into service;

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 9: Through Examination and Inspection
➢ Every employer shall ensure that, where the safety of lifting equipment depends on the installation
conditions, it is thoroughly examined:
➢ After installation and before being put into service for the first time;
➢ After assembly and before being put into service at a new site or in a new location to ensure that it has been
installed correctly and is safe to operate.

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LOLER 9: Through Examination and Inspection
➢ Every employer shall ensure that lifting equipment through examined:
➢ In the case of lifting equipment for lifting persons or an accessory for lifting, at least every 6 months;
➢ In the case of other lifting equipment, at least every 12 months;
➢ In either case, in accordance with an examination scheme;
➢ Each time that exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardize the safety of the lifting equipment
have occurred.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 10: Reports and Defects
➢ A person making a thorough examination for an employer under regulation 9 shall:
➢ (a) notify the employer forthwith of any defect in the lifting equipment which in his opinion is or could become
a danger to persons;
➢ (b) as soon as is practicable make a report of the thorough examination in writing authenticated by him or on
his behalf by signature or equally secure means and containing the information
➢ (c) where there is in his opinion a defect in the lifting equipment involving an existing or imminent risk of
serious personal injury send a copy of the report as soon as is practicable to the relevant enforcing authority.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 11: Keeping of Information
➢ Where, after the coming into force of these Regulations, an employer obtaining lifting equipment to
which these regulations apply receives an EC declaration of conformity relating to it, he shall keep the
declaration for so long as he operates the lifting equipment.

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Lesson 1: Regulations: LOLER
LOLER 11: Keeping of Information
➢ The employer shall ensure that the information contained in every report made to him is kept available
for inspection:
➢ (i) in the case of a thorough examination of lifting equipment other than an accessory for lifting, until he
ceases to use the lifting equipment;
➢ (ii) in the case of a thorough examination of an accessory for lifting, for two years after the report is made;
➢ (iii) in the case of a thorough examination, until he ceases to use the lifting equipment at the place it was
installed or assembled;
➢ (iv) in the case of a thorough examination u, until the next report is made under that paragraph or the
expiration of two years, whichever is later;

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Lesson 1: Regulations: PUWER
PUWER 5 – Maintenance
➢ Key Points
Regulation 5 sets out general requirements for ensuring that work equipment is kept in a suitable
condition. The main three terms are:
➢ “an efficient state”
➢ “in efficient working order”
➢ “in good repair”
➢ Focus
➢ Maintaining work equipment in a suitable condition
➢ Ensuring that work logs for machinery are kept up to date

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PUWER 5 – Maintenance
➢ The correct approach to maintenance involves looking at all aspects of the equipment, not just those
that might be thought of as the critical parts
➢ routine maintenance
➢ planned preventive maintenance
➢ When checks are carried out, priority must be given to:
➢ safety
➢ operating efficiency and performance
➢ the equipment’s general condition

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PUWER 6 – Inspection
➢ Key Points
➢ This new regulation covers the extent and nature of inspection. It formalizes the practice of systematic in-
house checks on work equipment
➢ Focus
➢ The different situations where inspection of work equipment is required
➢ The purpose of the inspection in each case
➢ Who carries out the inspections
➢ Keeping records of inspection
➢ Work equipment not covered by regulation 6

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PUWER 6 – Inspection
➢ An inspection is required by a competent person:
➢ When work equipment is first installed AND if it is relocated
➢ When work equipment is installed for the first to ensure that it has been installed correctly
➢ If work equipment is moved or relocated; it must be treated as though it were being installed for the first time
➢ The inspection carried out must be recorded and the records are to be kept until the next inspection
➢ The regulation does not apply to:
➢ Work equipment for lifting loads, including people
➢ Winding apparatus for mines
➢ Power presses and their parts (separate ACOP)

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Exercise and Questions

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Lesson 1: Legal and Other (Standards and Manufacturer) Requirements
Lesson Summary:
1. Requirements of LOLER
2. Requirements of PUWER

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Lesson 2:

Terms and Definitions

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Lesson Objectives:
1. What are the main terms and definitions related lifting inspection?

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Inspection
➢ Inspection is a visual check on the condition of the equipment to identify obvious damage or
deterioration which might affect its fitness for use.

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Through Examination
➢ Through examination is a visual examination carried out by a competent person.
➢ Where necessary, supplemented by other means, such as measurement and non-destructive testing, in
order to detect damage or deterioration and to assess its importance in relation to the safety and
continued safe use of the wire rope sling.

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Competent Person
➢ Person having such knowledge and experience of equipment on lifting as is necessary for that person to
assess the condition of the equipment, make a judgement as to whether it may remain in service and
stipulate the maximum time interval between inspections

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Safe Working Load (SWL)
➢ The maximum mass, as certified by a competent person, that an item of lifting gear may raise, lower or
suspend under particular service conditions.
➢ This is changeable by a competent person and depends on the way in which the item is used.

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Working Load Limit (WLL)
➢ Maximum mass which a sling is authorised to sustain in general service.
➢ This is normally set by the manufacturer and should not be altered unless authorised by the
manufacturer.

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Minimum Breaking Load (MBL)
➢ The load below which a rope will not fracture when tested to destruction in the prescribed manner.
➢ The MBL is calculated from the square of the nominal rope diameter (in mm²), the nominal tensile
strength of all the wires (in N/mm²) and a coefficient appropriate to the construction of the rope

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Nominal Diameter (d)
➢ Diameter by which the rope is designated.

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Measured Diameter (dm)
➢ actual diameter dm
➢ average of two measurements, taken at right angles to one another, of the diameter that circumscribes
the rope cross-section

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Wrap
➢ One revolution of rope around a drum

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Severity Rating
➢ Amount of deterioration expressed as a per cent towards discard.
➢ The rating may relate to either an individual mode of deterioration, e.g. broken wires or decrease in
diameter, or the combined effect of more than one mode of deterioration, e.g. broken wires and
decrease in diameter.

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Coefficient of Utilisation (CoU), Factor of Safety (FOS)
➢ It is a factor which is applied to the MBL to determine the WLL. It varies with the product to take
account of the susceptibility to damage and considers the type of stresses the item will meet in normal
use.

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Mode Factor
➢ A factor applied by the user (slinger or rigger) that takes into account the geometry of a sling assembly
to obtain the maximum load it may lift for a particular mode of use.

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Exercise and Questions

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Lesson 2: Terms and Definitions
Lesson Summary:
1. The main terms and definitions related lifting inspection

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Lesson 3:

Colour Coding of Loose Lifting Gear (Accessories)

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Lesson 3: Colour Coding of Loose Lifting Gear (Accessories)
Lesson Objectives:
1. What is the purpose of colour coding?

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Lesson 3: Colour Coding of Loose Lifting Gear (Accessories)
Colour Coding
➢ In Norway under NORSOK R003, there is a requirement that all lifting equipment is clearly marked with
a specific color code, in relation to a defined year, to show that it has been inspected by a competent
person.
➢ It should also be noted that in Norway they use the colour white to indicate that equipment should not
be used, whereas BP Procedures now state that we should use red, instead of white, to avoid confusion
with MPI paint.

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Lesson 3: Colour Coding of Loose Lifting Gear (Accessories)
Colour Coding
➢ Lifting appliances should be painted externally with the colour code.
➢ Wire slings are usually colour coded on the ferule at one end (the one that is not stamped with the
identification number and SWL) and care must be taken to ensure that the previous colour code is no
longer visible.

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Colour Coding
➢ Fibre slings shall not be painted and an alternative method of colour coding should be used such as a
stitched label or rubber T bar tag for example.
➢ Other items of loose lifting gear should be coloured coded in such a place as to minimise the possibility
of it being rubbed off or obscuring the unique identification number.

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Colour Coding
➢ The current colour code must be clearly displayed at the entrance to the Rigging Loft and in other
prominent places around site.
➢ Incorrectly coloured lifting equipment or lifting equipment without colour code shall not be used under
any circumstances and referred to site lifting coordinator / site competent person or quarantined.
➢ The valid colour codes boards shall be visibly evident at all sites in prominent locations.

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Colour Coding
➢ Colour Coding shall be clearly visible. If colour code is the same colour as the equipment it should be
marked against black background.
➢ Site lifting coordinator / site competent person may refresh colour code providing that a valid report of
thoroughly examination and valid certificate exists.

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Exercise and Questions

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Lesson 3: Colour Coding of Loose Lifting Gear (Accessories)
Lesson Summary:
1. The purpose of colour coding

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Lesson 4:

Quarantine Area

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Lesson 4: Quarantine Area
Lesson Objectives:
1. Defective Lifting Equipment

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Lesson 4: Quarantine Area
Defective Lifting Equipment
➢ Defective items shall not be scrapped but temporary quarantined in the designated quarantine area of
the rigging loft, clearly tagged “Out of Service” and colour coded red.
➢ If damaged lifting equipment is on hire SLC shall return damaged equipment to the supplier, ask for
replacement or repair as appropriate.
➢ Site HSE representative shall be consulted if the damage to be recorded as a Near Miss.

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Defective Lifting Equipment
➢ Damaged lifting accessories on hire may be disposed of following agreement from the supplier.
➢ A list of scrapped items including quantity, description, ID No. will be held in the register. The Rigging
Loft Controller will update the list.
➢ A report on unfit for service equipment that presents an existing or imminent risk of serious personal
injury shall be sent to the Lifting Engineer.

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Exercise and Questions

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Lesson 4: Quarantine Area
Lesson Summary:
1. Defective Lifting Equipment

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Lesson 5:

Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Lesson Objectives:
1. How to carry out visual inspection of different lifting accessories

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
➢ Lifting Equipment shall be visually inspected by a competent person before and after
use. This may include function test of the equipment.
➢ “Pre-use Inspection” is carried out before each use to ensure that equipment is safe to
use.
➢ “Post-Use Inspection” is carried out to determine if lifting equipment has become
defective during the lifting/pulling operation.

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➢ Inspection of lifting equipment should be based on manufacturer`s instruction/
recommendation.
➢ In the absence of the manufacturer`s specific instruction as minimum the following
criteria and checklists should be used.
➢ Ensure that all items of lifting equipment are marked with WLL/SWL, an identification
number and colour code.

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Eyebolts

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Eyebolts
➢ Check ID & SWL are legible.
➢ Check the body is not twisted or bent, check for wear in the crown of the eye.
➢ Check the threaded securing bolt is not bent.
➢ Check for thread damage.
➢ Check for wear on the outside of the body and for other damage.
➢ Check the link for free movement.

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Eyebolts – Discard criteria
➢ If worn more than 8% from the original diameter.
➢ In case of cuts, holes, burns, heavy corrosion, stains,
➢ Thread damage,
➢ Twists,
➢ Eyebolts stretched
➢ Bent,
➢ Free movement of the rings.

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Swivel Hoist Ring
➢ Check Identification and SWL/WLL mark, Torque value
➢ Check ring for damage, distortion and corrosion.
➢ Check threads for damage, stretch, distortion and
corrosion.
➢ Check for complete unrestricted freedom of
movement, swivel through 360º and bail through
180º.

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Discard Criteria of Swivel Hoist Ring
➢ Missing or illegible identification
➢ Indications of heat damage, including weld spatter or arc strikes
➢ Excessive pitting or corrosion
➢ Bent, twisted, distorted, stretched, elongated, cracked, or broken load-bearing components
➢ Excessive nicks or gouges
➢ A 10% reduction of the original or catalog dimension at any point
➢ Excessive thread damage or wear
➢ Evidence of unauthorized welding or modification
➢ Lack of the ability to freely rotate or pivot
➢ Other conditions, including visible damage, that cause doubt as to continued use

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Shackles

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Shackles
➢ Body
➢ Pin
➢ Pin nut
➢ Thread
➢ Split/cotter pin

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Shackles

Check for
wear

Check the
information
Check wear and
strainghtness

Check the
nut and pin
Check the thread
jaw opening

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Shackles – Discard criteria
➢ 8% wear
➢ Gouges
➢ Heat damage
➢ Pin hole wear
➢ Incorrect bolt
➢ Thread damage on pin
➢ Twist
➢ Stretch

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Hooks

Swivel Latch Hook Latch Hook Swivel Safety Hook Safety Hook

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Hooks
➢ Ensure the hook has the Identification Number and Safe Working Load clearly and legibly marked.
➢ Examine threads and check for wear, stretch or impact damage.
➢ The threads must be complete (no broken threads) and full (i.e. no flats on top), where applicable.
➢ The threads should be concentric and fit neatly in the hook nut.
➢ Examine the hook body and check for wear, distortion, corrosion and cracking at the crown of the Hook.
➢ Check squareness of shank against body.
➢ Examine the eye of the hook and check for wear, stretch and distortion.
➢ If fitted, ensure safety catch is fully operational.

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Discard Criteria of Hooks
➢ Any wear or corrosion in excess of 8% of original dimension
➢ Lifting Hooks must be replaced when the opening of the mouth is more than 10% and also if the hook is
worn more than 5% or it shows signs of deep notches

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Wire Ropes

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Wire Ropes
➢ Check ID & SWL are legible on the ferrule.
➢ Check the ferrule and tail protrusion.
➢ Check the soft eye.
➢ Check the thimble and the distance of the ferrule to the thimble points.
➢ Check for broken wires in the eye and along the whole body.
➢ Check for core protrusion.
➢ Check for stretch between legs on a multi leg assembly.
➢ Check the master link or quad assembly for stretch, twist, bends and wear.

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Wire Ropes

Correct Way

Incorrect Way

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Wire Ropes – Discard criteria
➢ 6 broken wires in a length of 6 wire rope diameter
➢ 3 adjacent broken wires in any one strand
➢ 14 broken wires in a length of 30 wire rope diameters
➢ Any broken wire going into the termination
➢ More than 10% reduction from original diameter
➢ Crushing, kinks, deformation, heat damage, defective fittings, excessive thimble movement, elongation
of soft eyes

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Wire Ropes – Discard criteria

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Chain Slings

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Chain Slings
➢ Check ID & SWL are legible.
➢ Check the rated WLL angles are marked
➢ Check the master link and intermediate links for wear and stretch.
➢ Check the chain links for wear stretch and other damage.
➢ Check for stretch between legs on a multi leg assembly.
➢ Check any connectors or chain attachments for wear, bent pins, lose pins and for free movement.

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Chain Slings – Discard criteria
➢ 10% maximum wear
➢ Links stretched
➢ Hooks opened out or twisted
➢ Heat damage

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Chain Slings – Discard criteria

Worn link Bent link Crack

Gouged link Stretched link

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Fiber Slings

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Fiber Slings
➢ Examine for SWL and ID number legibly marked
➢ Check the stitching in eye on web sling
➢ If eye protectors are fitted check they are secure, examine metal eyes and check for distortion, corrosion
and crack
➢ On a web or round sling check the stitching of the full length
➢ Check the entire web & round sling for any damage (cuts, tears, chaffing, chemical damage or heat
damage).
➢ For a round sling’s check for internal peculiarities, bunching of the internal yarn
➢ Check the stitching at the sleeve joint
➢ For round slings check the outer cover does not become tight when the sling is stretched

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Fiber Slings – Discard criteria

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Fiber Slings – Discard criteria
➢ Any mechanical damage
➢ Any burn marks
➢ Any chemical attack
➢ Any mildew or rot
➢ Any brittleness of the fibers
➢ Any loosening of the splice

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Plate Clamp

Type 1 (Vertical Lifting) Type 2 (Horizontal Lifting)

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Plate Clamp
➢ Colour code
➢ ID Number
➢ SWL/WLL
➢ Clear markings
➢ Man body
➢ Bolted connections/rivets
➢ Rocker arm (horizontal plate clamps)
➢ Jaw (Vertical plate clamps)
➢ Locking lever and internal cam
➢ Confirm lubrication
➢ Operate lift point, rocker arm, locking lever/jaw

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Discard Criteria for Plate Clamp (Type 1&2)
➢ Blunted teeth in either fixed or moveable jaws. This point should be frequently checked as cam or
wedge action may be affected.
➢ Frame opened out.
➢ Worn or bent pins.
➢ Mechanism not working freely.
➢ Wear on gripping surfaces.
➢ Nicks, cracks, gouges or corrosion present

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Discard Criteria for Plate Clamp (Type 1&2)
➢ Additionally for type 1 (Vertical) only:
➢ Broken or stretched spring in locking lever.
➢ Unsatisfactory action of locking lever.
➢ Tight, bent or damaged clamping threads.

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Straining Screws/Rigging Screws

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Straining Screws/Rigging Screws – Main areas to be inspected
➢ Colour code
➢ ID Number
➢ SWL/WLL
➢ Clear markings
➢ Remove end fittings and watch for any distortion as they are removed.

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Straining Screws/Rigging Screws – Main areas to be inspected
➢ Check threads and end fittings for wear, fractures and gouging.
➢ Check threads in body section.
➢ Check for distortion of the body.
➢ Refit the end fittings.
Working load limit missing or unreadable
Damaged or worn internal or external threads

Damaged or missing locknuts

Incorrect load pins fitted to fork fittings

Distorted end terminations

Distorted body

Identification mark missing or unreadable

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Discard Criteria for Straining Screws/Rigging Screws
➢ Working load limit missing or unreadable.
➢ Identification mark missing or unreadable.
➢ Damaged internal or external threads.
➢ Distorted body or end terminations, including load pins.
➢ Worn thread and/or end terminations.
➢ Nicks, cracks, gouges, corrosion.
➢ Incorrect load pins fitted to fork fittings.
➢ Damaged or missing locknuts.

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Beam Clamp
➢ All beam clamps should be visually inspected by a suitably qualified and experienced person prior to use
or on a regular basis. For beam clamps in regular use it is good practice to make the inspection at the
start of each shift or working day. For beam clamps used infrequently it should be done before use on
each day of use.

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Discard Criteria of Beam Clamps
➢ In the case of a clamp in-situ, distortion of beam to which clamp is attached.
➢ Distortion of any part of the clamp.
➢ Cracks especially at bends or changes of section, nicks, gouges and corrosion.
➢ Wear at application and suspension points, pins, pivots and other moving parts.
➢ Insecure locking arrangements including substitute nuts and bolts where used.
➢ Illegible SWL or other markings.

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Master Link and Quad Assembly

Master Link Quad Assembly

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Master Link and Quad Assembly
➢ Ensure the link or ring has the Identification Number and Safe Working Load clearly and legibly marked.
➢ No wear or corrosion in excess of 8% of the original cross section diameter.
➢ Examine the link or ring body check for wear, distortion, corrosion and stretch.
➢ Examine the link or ring body for cracking.
➢ It is advised that the complete link or ring shall be subjected to non-destructive examination at a period
not exceeding 1 year.

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Master Link and Quad Assembly – Discard Criteria
➢ Any wear or corrosion in excess of 8% of the original cross section diameter
➢ Any welding of the link or ring

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Lifting beams, Spreaders and Frames
➢ All lifting beams should be visually inspected by a suitably qualified and experienced person prior to use
or on a regular basis. For lifting beams in regular use it is good practice to make an inspection at the
start of each shift or working day. For lifting beams used infrequently it should be done before each use
on each day of use.

Lifting Beam

Lifting Frame
Lifting Spreader

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Lifting beams, Spreaders and Frames
➢ Lifting eyes, bows, bolts, etc, should be inspected for obvious signs of wear, distortion and physical
damage.
➢ Load attachment points such as hooks fabricated into the beam should be inspected for wear, distortion
and physical damage.
➢ Slewing, tilting, sliding, etc. devices should be inspected for any damage affecting functionality and
operation.
➢ Attachment points for shackles used for lifting the beam or attaching the load should be inspected for
wear and elongation of holes. It is usually necessary to remove the shackle to do this.
➢ Bolted connections to the beam should be checked for tightness.

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Lifting beams, Spreaders and Frames
➢ The beam should be checked for distortion.
➢ The beam should be checked for localised physical damage. Particular attention should be given to
hollow sections which may have dents or localised buckling and to the flanges of structural steel
sections.
➢ Corrosion damage.
➢ Signs of cracks and distortion especially in welded details.
➢ Ensure that requisite markings are clearly visible and correspond to the loadings stated on the
documentation.
➢ Lifting accessories, such as shackles, eyebolts, wire rope slings, chain slings, synthetic web slings, plate
clamps, hooks, turnbuckles, etc. should all be inspected in accordance with the respective sections of
this training.

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Exercise and Questions

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Lesson 5: Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
Lesson Summary:
1. Visual inspection of different lifting accessories

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Lesson 6:

Visual Inspection of Fall Arrest Equipment

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Lesson Objectives:
1. How to carry out visual inspection of different fall arrest equipment

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Lesson 6: Visual Inspection of Fall Arrest Equipment
Fall Arrest Device
➢ Colour code
➢ ID Number
➢ SWL/WLL
➢ Clear markings
➢ Top hook and bottom hook
➢ Body
➢ Cable
➢ Webbing and stitching
➢ Eyes
➢ Buckle and “D” link
➢ Ensure lifespan recommended by manufacturer is not exceeded

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Examination of Harness (Discard criteria)
➢ Cut, scratch and other damages
➢ Breaks or cracks
➢ Change by the user
➢ Over-wearing
➢ Deep and stubborn stains
➢ Belt of unequal thickness
➢ Half straps
➢ Over-stretching (because of fall)
➢ Burns, melted fibers
➢ Extremely fragile or stiffness

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Examination of Harnesses (Discard criteria)
Stitches:
➢ Broken stitches
➢ De-stitching or absence of stitches
➢ Stains on the stitches
➢ Cut stitches
➢ Decolored stitches

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Examination of Harnesses (Discard criteria)
Metal and other hard components
➢ Twist and bending
➢ Hardened and sharp edges
➢ Rust and corrosion
➢ Cuts and cracks
➢ Broken or damaged connections
➢ Changes by the user
➢ All springs must be operational

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Examination of Harnesses (Discard criteria)

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Inspection of Safety Harness
Label/Tag system:
All safety harnesses should be provided with the labels showing the model, date of manufacture,
manufacturer name, restrictions and usage warnings.
➢ Check the manufacture date. If the date expires, it will not be used. Even if it is in good condition.
➢ If there is no label on it or illegible, then remove it out of usage.

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Inspection of Safety Harness
1. Shoulder strap
1
2. Stitches 2

3. Belt 3

4. Roller belt 4
5
5. Stitches
6. Stitches 6
7
7. Belt 8

8. Stitches
9. Leg strap 9
10.Belt
10 11
11.Belt

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Inspection of Safety Harness 21

12.Leg strap
13.Stitches 20
19
14.Belt 22
18

15.Stitches
17
16.Stitches 16

17.Roller belt 15
14
18.Belt
13
19.Stitches
20.Shoulder strap
12
21.Shoulder D-ring
22.Shoulder D-ring pad

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Inspection of Safety Harness 29
23.Stitches 28
28
32 32
25.Stitches 28 28

26.Stitches 28
28 28
27.Pelvis strap 28 31 28 29
30
28.Belt grip (Kəmər qapması) 23
25
29.Stitches 26

30.Label
29 29
31.Belt tensioner 28 27 28

28 28

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Inspection of Lanyard
➢ Webbing Lanyard:
➢ Hold the strap in your hand and check both sides along the length. This will allow you to easily see the
damages on it.
➢ It's not enough to just check the straps visually. Because damages may not be visible. It is equally important to
do manual checks.

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Inspection of Lanyard
➢ Discard criteria of Webbing Lanyard:
➢ Cut and holes
➢ Change by the user
➢ Aging
➢ De-coloration of material
➢ Stiff and excessive brightness
➢ Reduction of thickness
➢ Absence of label
➢ Stretching
➢ Melted or heat damage
➢ Lanyards burnt by chemical substances or acids should be removed from use.

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Inspection of Lanyard
➢ Discard criteria of Lanyard hooks:
➢ Bent or twisted hook
➢ Absence of hook catch
➢ Bent or twisted hook catch
➢ Wear of hook saddle
➢ Change by the user
➢ Rust and corrosion
➢ Cracks
➢ Rough or sharp edges

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Inspection of Lanyard
➢ Discard criteria of Lanyard hooks:
➢ Check the lock mechanism of the hook

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Exercise and Questions

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Lesson 6: Visual Inspection of Fall Arrest Equipment
Lesson Summary:
1. Visual inspection of different fall arrest equipment

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Lesson 7:

Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Lesson Objectives:
1. How to carry out visual inspection of different lifting equipment

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Geared Beam Trolleys

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Geared Beam Trolleys
➢ Colour code
➢ ID Number
➢ SWL/WLL
➢ Clear markings
➢ Fittings Stretch, wear, cuts, chemical attack, distortion, pins,
➢ Wheel bearings, pins, free to spin and adequate size for beam
➢ Retaining clip pins, bolts if fitted including bump ends
➢ Evenly spaced
➢ Correct components and compatible
➢ Gearing or drive systems in good order
➢ Load point stretch and wear and tear

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Chain Block and Lever hoist

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Chain Block and Lever hoist
➢ Colour code
➢ ID Number
➢ SWL/WLL/LP/HF
➢ Clear markings
➢ Top hook including safety catch and swivel
➢ Load pins
➢ Main body (casing)
➢ Load chain sheave
➢ Load chain guide
➢ Load chain dead end stop

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Chain Block and Lever hoist
➢ Load chain
➢ Lever arm (lever hoist)
➢ Direction control (lever hoist)
➢ Hand chain (chain block)
➢ Hand chain wheel (chain block)
➢ Pins / bolts
➢ Bottom hook including safety catch and swivel
➢ Confirm lubrication
➢ Operate hook safety latch, hook sswivel, load chain sheave, lever arm, brake, hand chain wheel, bottom
hook safety catch and swivel

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Tirfor Wire Rope Winches
➢ For tirfor wire rope winches in regular use it is good practice to make the inspection at the start of each
shift or working day.
➢ For tirfor wire rope winches used infrequently it should be done before use on each day of use.

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Tirfor Wire Rope Winches Faults:
➢ The SWL and identification markings are illegible.
➢ The shear pins are distorted, indicating overload.
➢ The operating handle is distorted, indicating excessively applied operating effort.
➢ An incorrect wire rope is fitted.
➢ The rope is kinked.

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Tirfor Wire Rope Winches Faults:
➢ The rope is suffering from obvious wear or corrosion.
➢ The rope has broken wires.
➢ The rope terminations are not intact.
➢ Wear, nicks, cracks and gouges in terminal fittings and hooks. Hooks should also be checked for opening
and correct operation of safety catches.

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Additional Checks for Hydraulic Tirfor:
➢ Operating lines should be inspected for wear and possible leakage.
➢ Terminations should be inspected for leakage.
➢ The general condition of all hydraulic components and connections should be checked.
➢ A functional check of the hydraulic system should be made.

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Snatch Block

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Snatch Block
➢ Colour code
➢ ID Number
➢ SWL/WLL/LP/HF
➢ Clear markings
➢ Fittings Stretch, wear, cuts, chemical attack, distortion, pins, sheave bearings, pins, free to spin and
adequate size for wire
➢ Retaining pins and safety catches if fitted
➢ Note: Ensure the point you are fixing the block to is of adequate strength
➢ Confirm lubrication
➢ Operate swivel fitting, sheave, side plate retaining pin

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Hydraulic Jack
➢ Colour code
➢ ID Number
➢ SWL/WLL
➢ Clear markings
➢ Main body
➢ Ram
➢ Seals
➢ Locking collar

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Hydraulic Jack
➢ Release valve
➢ Raise mechanism/handle
➢ Confirm lubrication and fluid level
➢ Operate raise/lower function

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Hydraulic Jack

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Hydraulic Jack Visual Inspection:
➢ Jack fails to lift.
➢ Jack fails to sustain the load.
➢ Oil leaks,
➢ The ram is scored, nicked or otherwise damaged .
➢ Ram fails to lower, lowering is jerky or fails to fully retract
➢ Release valve is difficult to operate or fails to release the load.

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Hydraulic Jack Visual Inspection:
➢ Cracks, dents or other mechanical damage to the jack body.
➢ Base of the jack is twisted or bent preventing the jack from sitting solidly on the floor.
➢ Claw attachment will not sit correctly on head of jack or the claw is cracked, distorted or otherwise
damaged.

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Mechanical Jack
Top Support
Multiple-toothed pawls provides
greater contact with rack bar

Double-lever sockets for

changing handle angle
Up rod Up ratchet
Replaceable
Plated sorings resist corrosion trunnion bearings
Middle rod
Down spring
Ais
Down rod
Reversing
Shell lever

Ductile iron housing for

maximum strength

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Mechanical Jack Visual Inspection:
➢ Jack fails to lift or load slips back after each stroke of the
operating lever.
➢ Jack fails to lower load.
➢ The teeth of the rack are chipped, worn, corroded or
otherwise damaged.
➢ The screw is chipped, worn, corroded or otherwise
damaged.
➢ The body or main frame of the jack is bent, cracked or
otherwise damaged.

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Mechanical Jack Visual Inspection:
➢ Swivel heads are seized or do not turn freely.
➢ The rack, including the toe, is bent, cracked or
otherwise damaged.
➢ The base of the jack is twisted or bent preventing the
jack from sitting solidly on the floor, or the base is
cracked.

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Forklift

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Forklift Visual Inspection:
➢ Check Source of energy (battery and/or engine compartment)
➢ A general walk around to note any surface damage, light lenses damaged, mirrors in place and adjusted,
decals clearly displayed, etc.
➢ Check Motor oil, Hydraulic oil, Transmission oil, Coolant liquid, Brake fluid
➢ A visual check on hydraulic pipes, unions and hoses
➢ Visual check of forks and fork plate

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Forklift Visual Inspection:
➢ Visual check of tires, mast, chains, rollers.
➢ An inspection of all cab windows, doors, cab floors, cab seat.
➢ Check the load charts and rated capacity information
➢ Check warning lights, hour meters, instruments
➢ A round check of all lights and beacons, audible warnings
➢ Check all hydraulic systems

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Telehandler

Tilt Cylinder
Boom Extensions Sections
Forks
Main Boom Section

Extension
Cylinder Boom Lift Boom Hinge
Cylinder

Tires

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Telehandler
➢ Visual checks on fork arms (or other attachment)
➢ A visual check on the carriage plate and quick hitch fittings
➢ A visual check on telescopic boom
➢ A visual check on all other hydraulic pipes, unions and hoses,
➢ A check on hydraulic rams
➢ A visual check on tires
➢ Engine compartment
➢ Motor oil, Hydraulic oil, Transmission oil levels
➢ Coolant liquid, Brake fluid levels

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Telehandler
➢ A general walk around to note any surface damage, light lenses damaged, mirrors in place and adjusted,
decals clearly displayed, etc.
➢ An inspection of all cab windows and door
➢ An inspection of the floor of the cab and the access to it including mounting steps, rubber mats,
exclusion bellows, etc.,
➢ An inspection on the seat itself, its condition and adjustability, and any presence micro switch control
that might be installed. Also included would be the condition of the restraint system and its fastenings,
as necessary including the inertia lock.

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Telehandler
➢ Check the load charts and rated capacity information for condition, content and clarity.
➢ Check warning lights, hour meters, instruments for correct operation and any fault codes being shown.
➢ A round check of all lights and beacons for operation.
➢ A round check of all audible warning systems.
➢ The operator should operate all hydraulic controls

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Pallet Truck
Tiller arm controls

Tiller arm

Battery compartment

Drive Wheel Forks Front support rollers

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Pallet Truck Visual Inspection:
➢ Check for fluid leaks on floor below Truck – Hydraulic Oil, Battery
➢ Check the tires
➢ Check the forks
➢ Check if Hand Guards are attached
➢ Check if Safety Warnings are attached (correctly)
➢ Check if Operator's Manual is in Container
➢ Check if the Capacity Plate is Attached and matches the truck
➢ Check if Service Brake functions smoothly

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Pallet Truck Visual Inspection:
➢ Check Steering Operation
➢ Check Drive Control – Forward/Reverse
➢ Check Hoist and Lowering Control
➢ Check Horn, Lights & Alarms (where present)
➢ Check Hour Meter & Battery Discharge Indicator

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Articulating Jib
MEWP Main Telescope
Platform Fly boom Base boom Boom Cylinder(INSIDE)
Control Box Assembly
Upright
Platform Rotator

Slave Level Main Lift

Cylinder Cylinder
Articulating Fly boom
Fly Lift Upright Level
Footswitch Cylinder
Cylinder Base boom
Tower
Boom Lower Lift
Assembly Cylinder
Tower Telescope
Cylinder (Inside)
Turntable Ground
Control Box
Swing
Bearing

Frame
Drive Wheels Steer Wheels

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MEWP
➢ Check wheels/tyres for any damages
➢ Check engine/power source for fluid levels, leaks, damages
➢ Check hydraulics for leaks and fluid levels
➢ Check hoses and cables for any visible damages
➢ Check outriggers, stabilisers:
➢ General condition, pins/retainers, footplate
➢ Spreader plates (present, condition, secure for travel)
➢ Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

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MEWP
➢ Check chassis, boom and scissor pack for any damages
➢ Check platform or cage
➢ Steps for access/egress (secure, undamaged, clear)
➢ Entrance gate, guard rails and retaining pins
➢ Harness anchor points
➢ Clear of rubbish, debris and obstructions
➢ Decals and signage
➢ ID plate, safety, warning and information decals (legible)
➢ Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)
➢ Platform loads (SWL, max. wind speed, max. number of persons)

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
HIAB
1. Base & slewing System
2. Body
3. Boom System
4. Hydraulic Cylinders
5. Control Valve System
6. Stabilizer Legs
7. Oil tank
8. Manufacture’s Plate

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HIAB
➢ Check the general condition of machine
➢ Check mirrors for damage
➢ Check general condition of cabin for any rubbish and debris
➢ Check if capacity plate is undamaged and matches the machine
➢ Check if Lights and Horns function properly
➢ Check if Extinguishers and First aid kits are in place and in good condition
➢ Check Tyres and Wheels for any visible damage
➢ Check Coolant, Hydraulic oil and Engine oil levels

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HIAB
➢ Check load chart for condition, content and clarity
➢ Check hidraulics hoses for visible damage and leakages
➢ Check Outriggers and Outrigger bases
➢ Check if hydraulic controls function correctly
➢ Check if the emergency STOP functions properly
➢ Check Hydraulic booms and Extension arm (Cylinders)
➢ Check if the slewing device functions correctly
➢ Visual check the lifting hook
➢ Check the stabiliser extensions

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Overhead Crane

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Overhead Crane
➢ All overhead travelling cranes should be inspected by a suitably qualified and experienced person prior
to use or on a regular basis.
➢ For cranes in regular use it is good practice to make the inspection at the start of each shift or working
day. For cranes used infrequently it should be done before use on each day of use.

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Overhead Crane Visual Inspection:
➢ Operation of emergency stop controls.
➢ Operation of all crane motion controls.
➢ Operation of electrical isolator switch.
➢ Operation of motion limit switches.
➢ Operation of any anti-collision devices.
➢ Operation of brakes.
➢ Operation of audible warning devices where fitted.

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Overhead Crane Visual Inspection:
➢ A check of the general condition of the crane structure and mechanisms paying particular attention to
the ropes, sheaves, the hook and any unusual noises or erratic movement during operation.
➢ A visual check on the condition of the control pendant and associated cables or remote-control station.
➢ For portal and semi-portal cranes a check for any debris or other track obstructions.

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Lesson 7: Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment
Lesson Summary:
1. How to carry out visual inspection of different lifting equipment

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Course Summary
You have learned:
➢ Legal and Other (Standards and Manufacturer) Requirements
➢ Terms and Definitions
➢ Color Coding of Loose Lifting Gear
➢ Quarantine Area
➢ Visual Inspection of Lifting Accessories
➢ Visual Inspection of Fall Arrest Equipment
➢ Visual Inspection of Lifting Equipment

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