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Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), chain slings – like all pieces of lifting equipment – must be periodically subjected to a thorough examination by a competent person.
These routine LOLER inspections are among the services we provide here at Safety Liftin Gear. In the video below, you can see our man Jordan performing an inspection on a two-leg 6mm chain sling:
In this particular case, Jordan spotted some damage one of the chain links, so the sling had to be sent to our service and repair centre before it could be returned to use.
Chain Sling Inspection Checklist
In the video above, you can see Jordan running through the following checks, working from the top to the bottom of the chain sling:
- Is the master ring free of cracks and signs of bending/stretching?
- Are the connectors free of wear and visible defects?
- Do the connectors move freely?
- Are the grab hooks free of cracks and other signs of wear?
- Is the chain sitting snugly in the grab hooks?
- Are the details of each component clearly legible?
- Is each chain the correct length, with no stretch marks?
- Is each chain link free of damage and defects?
- Do the safety hooks function correctly?
- Are the safety hooks secure, unbent and undamaged?
Ideally, the answer to each of these questions should be a confident 'yes'. A chain sling should not be returned to service if any part of it is visibly damaged, worn or defective.
If your chain slings are overdue for a thorough examination, don't take any chances – contact Safety Liftin Gear now to book an inspection. We also have a wide range of chain slings in stock, ready for you to buy or hire.
