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Synthetic Sling Inspection Guidline

Synthetic web slings should be inspected prior to each use and annually by a competent person. A competent person is someone designated by the employer who is capable of identifying hazards and removing unsafe equipment from service. Annual inspections include tagging equipment with a color that corresponds to the year. The competent person should look for issues like cuts, tears, damaged hardware, abrasions, burns, chemical damage, stitch issues, illegible tags, and excessive dirt when inspecting to determine if the sling needs replacement.

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Synthetic Sling Inspection Guidline

Synthetic web slings should be inspected prior to each use and annually by a competent person. A competent person is someone designated by the employer who is capable of identifying hazards and removing unsafe equipment from service. Annual inspections include tagging equipment with a color that corresponds to the year. The competent person should look for issues like cuts, tears, damaged hardware, abrasions, burns, chemical damage, stitch issues, illegible tags, and excessive dirt when inspecting to determine if the sling needs replacement.

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SYNTHETIC WEB SLING INSPECTION GUIDELINES

How Often Should Synthetic Web Slings Be Inspected?


Pre-Use:
o The sling should be inspected prior to use
o Note: If the sling becomes damaged during use, it should be removed from service and
destroyed immediately
Annually:
o All synthetic web slings shall undergo an annual inspection by a competent person
 The annual inspection shall include the tagging of the equipment with a “Yearly Color”

Who Can Inspect The Equipment?


A Competent Person
o An OSHA "competent person" is defined as "one who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous,
or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)].
o The employer must assign the inspection duties to a person who they deem to be a “competent
person”. This will be someone who is capable of reading, understanding, and using this guide.
This person must also have the authority to remove from service, equipment that he/she
deems unsafe and/or not fit for use.

What Should The Competent Person Look For?


Refer to the attached photos for examples of the following:
o Cut Edges
 Some manufacturers use “red threads” in the inner stitching of their slings. A rule of thumb
is that if the “red thread” is visible, this is a tell-tale sign that the sling should be removed
from service.
o Tears
o Damaged Eyes
o Abrasions
o Pinches
o Burns
o Slag Burns
o Chemical Damage
o Stitch Separation
o Illegible or Missing Identification Tags
o Ultra Violet Light Damage
o Embossed Soil
NYLON WEB SLING REJECTION GUIDELINES - PHOTOS

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