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SLING SAFETY A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATORS To ensure slings are used according to the capacity and intended application. Must be familiar with standard types and capacities of slings. Never tie a sling in a knot; or alter it in any way. Always inspect the sling prior to each use and Never use a sling which is in questionable condition. B. APPLICATION Selecting a lifting sling requires the application of training, experience and attention to detail: The three most common types of slings are the nylon web type, the chain type, and the wire rope type. When lifting anything with sharp edges use a softener to protect the sling. When lifting bundles of pipe or tubing, if possible, use a spreader bar. When chain and cable are used in a choke application without a spreader bar the metal on metal sometimes has a tendency for the legs of the slings to move together, a nylon type tends to choke better and is preferred in this application. If moving bundles of material, such as pipe, always use a double wrap hitch. C. VISUAL INSPECTION Type: Nylon Web EX # Vertical Choker Basket Size 3834 Working Load Limit/lbs. 6400 4800 12,800 2’ 3836 Working Load Limit/lbs. 6400 4800 12,800 4’ 2560 Working Load Limit/lbs. 6400 5120 12,800 6’ 2561 Working Load Limit/lbs. 6400 5120 12,800 10’ Inspect the condition of the sling for noticeable: Wear, cuts, and tears: All slings used at our Company have a red and black thread weaved into the nylon type sling. These threads act as maximum wear markers. Any cut, rip, or tear which meet or exceed these markers immediately deem the sling unusable. Excessive abrasion or burring: This includes the eyes and lifting contact surfaces. Abrasion or burring which meets or exceeds the wear markers immediately deems the sling unusable. Exposure to extreme heat: Evident melting or charring deems the sling unusable. Extreme heat can make the sling brittle and reduce it’s strength. Chemical Damage: “Corrosive” chemicals such as acids wi