Chain Slings Inspection Guide Part 5

Chain Slings Inspection Guide

(Grade 80 and Grade 100 round link chain slings, with master links, shorteners, connecting links, sling hooks)

▶ What should you avoid when using chain slings?

•  Avoid impact loading: do not jerk the load when lifting or lowering the chain sling. This motion increases the actual stress on the sling.

•  Do not leave suspended loads unattended. 

•  Do not drag chains over floors or attempt to drag a trapped chain sling from under a load. Do not use a chain sling to drag a load.

•  Do not use worn-out or damaged chain slings. 

•  Do not lift on the point of the sling hook (clevis hook or eye hook). 

•  Do not overload or shock load a chain sling. 

•  Do not trap chain slings when landing the load. 

•  Do not splice a chain by inserting a bolt between two links. 

•  Do not shorten a sling chain with knots or by twisting other than by means of an integral chain clutch. 

•  Do not force or hammer sling hooks into place. 

•  Do not use homemade connections. Use only attachments designed for the chain links. 

•  Do not heat treat or weld chain links: the lifting capacity will be reduced drastically. 

•  Do not expose chain links to chemicals without the manufacturer's approval.

•  Do not stand in line with or next to the leg(s) of the sling that is under tension.

•  Do not stand or pass under a suspended load.

•  Do not ride on chain sling.