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The rigging sling inspection form ensures your lifting equipment meets critical safety standards while documenting compliance with ASME B30.9 and OSHA regulations. This comprehensive checklist covers all essential inspection points for wire rope, synthetic, and chain slings—including wear indicators, load capacity verification, and attachment integrity.

When a safety audit revealed that 70% of workplace lifting accidents involve inadequately inspected rigging equipment, we created this form to help you implement systematic daily and periodic inspections. You’ll quickly identify potential hazards before they lead to catastrophic failures, protecting both your workers and valuable loads during critical lifting operations.

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Audit

Rigging Rope Description

What type of rigging equipment are you inspecting?

ID Tag Number

Name of Manufacturer

Rope Diameter

Rope Length

Weight Load Limit

Weight of object to be moved

What are the job site's requirements

Wire, Ropes, and Slings

Wires, ropes, and slings should be inspected before each use

At any one place, does the rope have a reduction of 1/3 its original diameter?

Are there any wires disconnected form the end attachments?

Is there any localized wear?

Is there any evidence of heat damage?

Is there any evidence of fraying or breakage?

Is there any evidence of cracking, wearing, deformation, or corrosion of the end attachments?

Do the chinks show any sign of stretching, kinking, or deformation?

Are there any other signs of damage present?

Can the rigging equipment remain in service? (If you answered yes to any one of the above questions, then the item should be retired from active service).

Synthetic Slings

Synthetic slings should be inspected before each use

Is the BLN tag present?

Are there any knots, snags, tears, holes, or cuts present?

Is there any loose stitching?

Are there any loose threads?

Is there any melting or charring visible on any part of the sling?

Is there any evidence of chemical damage?

Does the sling exhibit any brittle or stiff areas?

Are any parts of the sling discolored?

Are there any other signs of damage? (If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then the sling should be removed from service).

Signature

Full name and signature of inspector

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Frequently asked questions

What information must be included on rigging sling identification tags according to OSHA requirements?

OSHA requires permanent, legible identification tags showing the sling’s size, rated capacity for different hitch types, the angle calculations used for those ratings, and the number of legs if more than one. These tags are critical for proper sling selection and must remain attached and readable throughout the sling’s service life.

What are the key differences in inspection criteria between wire rope and synthetic slings?

Wire rope slings require inspection for broken wires, kinks, bird-caging, and core protrusion, while synthetic slings must be checked for cuts, tears, chemical damage, and UV degradation. This form includes specific sections for each sling type, ensuring you apply the correct rejection criteria based on material-specific vulnerabilities.

Who is qualified to complete a rigging sling inspection form according to safety standards?

Daily inspections can be performed by a “competent person” designated by the employer who can recognize hazards. However, periodic documented inspections should be conducted by a “qualified person” with specialized knowledge of sling types, inspection criteria, and relevant safety standards who can evaluate whether deficiencies constitute removal from service.

Ima Ocon

Ima is a writer and editor who specializes in technology, with experience crafting content for companies like Canva and FluentU. She's passionate about startups, remote work, and language learning, as well as the applications of AI in marketing. Currently, she is based in Asia, and she previously studied in Taiwan and Singapore.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.