RIGGING AND SLINGING

SAFETY

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 Type of Rigging Equipment's

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 Different Types of – Tackles

Chain
Slings
Wire
Rope

Synthetic Round

Synthetic

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 Different Types of – Tackles

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Different Types of – Hoisting Equipment's

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 WIRE ROPEs

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 Wire ropes are used in…
a.Crane
b.Slings
c.Winches
d.Etc…..

WIRE ROPES – The common hoisting supporter

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 CONSTRUCTION OF WIRE ROPES

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 Wire Rope Discarding Criteria
 Diameter Measurement
 For single-layer construction, if the reduction in diameter is greater than 8%.(e.g. 6x7)
 For double-layer construction, if the reduction in diameter is greater than 5%. (e.g. 6x19,
6x36 etc.)
• 1mm FOR ROPE DIA UPTO 19mm
• 1.5mm FOR ROPE DIA UPTO 19-32mm
• 2mm FOR ROPE DIA UPTO 32-38mm
 Visible broken wires in Main hoist, Auxiliary hoist, except rotation resistant rope etc
 Six (6) randomly distributed broken wire within one lay length.
 Three (3) broken wires in one strand within one lay length.
 Localized distortion, damage or kink, bird caging, crushing.
 Collapsed core or one strand broken coupled with wire looseness and bulging.
 Corrosion/chain pitting and associated fatigue of wires.
 Damage due to heat / fire.
 Rope Corroded or broken wires at End-fitting / attachments damaged or cracked or
deformed or worn out.
ROPE STRETCH
150 mm PER 30m LENGTH OF SIX STRANDED ROPE
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 Types of Typical Failure
Termination failure Fatigue Failure Thermal Damage

Corrosion
Shock Loading Abrasion

Bird Cage Failure

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 THIMBLES

Thimbles shall be provided in

the eyes and in the other areas
where the Wire Ropes are
subjected to fold.

This will avoid the Kink

Forming and Core Protrusion to
a remarkable extent.

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 WIRE ROPE END FITTINGS
Saddle
Never saddle a dead horse
live line

Right way: saddle on live end dead end

80 % EFFICIENCY
(If the clamps are placed
properly)

Wrong way: clips staggered Up to

50%
capacity
lost
Wrong way: clips reversed
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 WIRE ROPE SLINGS

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 Lifting Angle & Load

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 Sling Angle
The safest sling angles are greater than 450 from
the horizontal.

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 Check the Sling manufactures catalog for any
clarifications of dia and rated capacity

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 SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS

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 SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS
Synthetic Web-Slings have lot of advantages over the
conventional Wire Rope Slings.
 Synthetic web slings are not affected by moisture and certain
chemicals
 They do not rust and thus will not strain ornamental precast concrete
or stone
 They are non-sparking and can be used safely in explosive
atmospheres.
 They minimize twisting & spinning during Lifting
 Their light weight permits ease of rigging, their softness precludes hand
cuts and the danger of harm from a free swinging sling is minimal.
 They are elastic and absorb Heavy Shocks and cushion loads.

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 SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS
Synthetic web slings shall be immediately removed from service if any
of the following conditions exist
Burn Damage from either heat or chemical sources
— Heat damage may not be obvious
— Any synthetic sling exposed to temperatures above 150 °F must be removed from service

Snags, punctures, tears or cuts

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 Broken or worn stitches

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 SHACKLES

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 SHACKLES

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 INSPECTION OF SHACKLES
DEFECTS:
Safe Working Load Missing or Unreadable

Identification Missing or Unreadable

Incorrect Pin

Damaged Thread on Pin or In Tapped Eye

Distorted Body

Worn Out Body or Pin

Nicks, Gouges, Cracks,

Corrosion
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 Manufacturer Name

Working Load Nominal Size Watch for the

Limit (3/4) of the Markings
( 4 ¾ T) shackle

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Identification Number of
Shackle
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 HOOKS

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 CHECKS HOOKS DAMAGE

Throat spreading Excessive wear of

hook Missing
Latch

Wearing-off
SWL marking
Crack's

Corrosions
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 RIGGING PRACTICES

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 RIGGING PROCEDURES

Basic Requirements

 Planning

Skilled team Leader

Good Rigging equipment's

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 Basic Requirements

 Know the Weight of ALL loads

Allowances for unknown load factor

Capacity of equipment & marked & Visible

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 The Hazards of Rigging

Possible contact with power lines.

Rigging failures due to overloaded, improper, or
defective rigging.
Out of control loads.
Being struck by the crane’s swing radius.

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 IDENTIFY HAZARDS

Electrical lines

Weather condition
Wind force
Night shift

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 RIGGING PRECAUTIONS
Before Starting Lifting
 Check Crane Safety Devices
 Remove or secure all loose materials from the load
 Tag Line AVAILABLE
 Hoist rope – don’t wrap it around the load.
 Slack rope condition –ensure it is seated properly on the drum
 Competent Operator
 Competent Signaler
 Check center of gravity of loads

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 RIGGING PRECAUTIONS

 Center Of Gravity

Stability Of Load

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 Do not permit bending near any
splice or attached fitting

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 RIGGING PRECAUTIONS

 Sharp Bends , Pinching & crushing –

avoid for slings –provide packing- curve
7 lays

 Never wrap a wire rope around a

hook.

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 RIGGING PRECAUTIONS
Loading / Placing
Before lifting check the sling is properly attached to the Hook.
Avoid impact / jerk load
Never ride on a load
Never allow load to be carried over the head of personnel
Ensure all personnel stand clear while load is lifted, lowered and
the sling is removed.
Never leave a load suspended in air when the crane/ hoist is
unattended.

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 RIGGING PRECAUTIONS

No temporary repairs on slings

Ensure load is free before lifting & all legs are taking the load.
Lower the loads on to adequate blocking to prevent damage to
the slings.

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 Suspended Loads

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Don’t stand under suspended loads
 RIGGING PRECAUTIONS

Whenever 2 or more ropes

are to be placed over a hook Use of tag lines to control all loads
- use a shackle

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 RIGGING PRECAUTIONS
Before being unhooked all Stay away from slings when
loads must be safely landed they are being pulled out from
and properly blocked under loads

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 Any Questions ?

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