Chain Slings

One Point Lesson

Do:
 Do an inspection on the chain sling and
check that it is safe for use.
 Check the table to see if the safe working load
of the chain sling is correct.
 Check that you are using the correct chain sling
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the chain sling has the correct chain grade
and markings.
 Check that the chain is not twisted when lifting.
 Check that the chain sling has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.

Fig 1. Fig2.
Don’t:
 Don’t use a chain sling if it has stretched/bent or worn
links, oblongs or other end fittings. (See Fig 1 & Fig 2.)
 Don’t use a chain sling if the hooks are bent
or stretched (See Fig 3.)
 Don’t use a chain sling if there are any mechanical modifications.
 Don’t use a chain sling if it has no safe working load. Fig 3. Fig 4.
 Don’t use chain slings that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 4.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!
 Steel Wire Rope
One Point Lesson
Do:
 Do an inspection on the steel wire rope and
check that it is safe for use.
 Check the table to see if the safe working load
of the steel wire rope is correct.
 Check that you are using the correct steel wire rope
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the steel wire rope has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.

Don’t: Fig 1. Fig 2. Fig 3.

 Don’t use a steel wire rope if it has any sever kinks or
broken wires. (See Fig 1 & Fig 2.)
 Don’t use a steel wire rope if the feral shows any sign of
damage or deformation. (See Fig 3.)
 Don’t use a steel wire rope if the eye shows signs of damage
or if the core is exposed. (See Fig 4 & Fig 5.)
 Don’t use a steel wire rope if it has no safe working load.
 Don’t use steel wire rope that is marked with a Fig 4. Fig 5. Fig 6.
red color code.(See Fig 6.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!

Endless Round Slings

 Do:
 Do an inspection on the endless round sling and
check that it is safe for use.
 Check the table to see if the safe working load
of the endless round sling is correct.
 Check that you are using the correct endless round sling
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the endless round sling has the
original manufacturer tag attached.
 Check that the endless round sling has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.
Fig 1. Fig 2.

Don’t:
 Don’t use an endless round sling if it shows any signs
of damage .
 Don’t use an endless round sling if the yarns
are expose. (See Fig 1 & Fig 2.)
 Don’t use an endless round sling if there are any cuts in the
sling. (See Fig 3.)
 Don’t use an endless round sling if it has no safe working load. Fig 3. Fig 4.
 Don’t use an endless round sling that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 4.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!

Flat Sling
 Do:
 Do an inspection on the flat webbing sling and
check that it is safe for use.
 Check the table to see if the safe working load
of the flat webbing sling is correct.
 Check that you are using the correct flat webbing sling
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the flat webbing sling has the
original manufacturer tag attached.
 Check that the flat webbing sling has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.

Don’t: Fig 1. Fig 2.

 Don’t use a flat webbing sling if it shows any signs

of damage.
 Don’t use a flat webbing sling if there are any cuts in the
sling. (See Fig 1, Fig 2 & Fig 3.)
 Don’t use a flat webbing sling if it has no safe working load.
 Don’t use flat webbing sling that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 4.) Fig 3. Fig 4.
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!
 Eye Bolts & Eye Nuts
One Point Lesson
Do:
 Do an inspection on the eye bolts or eye nuts and
check that there is no damage on them.
 Check that you are using the correct eye bolts or eye nuts
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the eye bolts or eye nuts has the correct markings Fig 1. Fig 2.
and safe working load.
 Check that the eye bolts or eye nuts has the correct color code
as indicated with your quarterly inspection.

Don’t:
 Don’t use an eye bolt or eye nut if it is stretched.
 Don’t use an eye bolt or eye nut if it is bent.
 Don’t use an eye bolt or eye nut if there are any
mechanical modifications. (See Fig 1 & Fig 2.)
 Don’t use an eye bolt or eye nut if it has no
safe working load. (See Fig 3.) Fig 3. Fig 4.
 Don’t use an eye bolt or eye nut that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 4.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!

Shackles
 Do:
 Do an inspection on the shackle
and check that it is safe for use.
 Check that you are using the correct shackle
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the shackle has the correct markings
and safe working load.
 Check that the shackle has the correct color code Fig 1. Fig 2.
as indicated with your quarterly inspection


Don’t:
Don’t use a shackle if it is stretched.
 Don’t use a shackle if it is bent. (See Fig 1.)
 Don’t use a shackle if it is worn. (See Fig 2 & Fig 3.)
 Don’t use a shackle if there are any
mechanical modifications. Fig 3. Fig 4.
 Don’t use a shackle if it has no safe working load. (See Fig 3.)
 Don’t use a shackle that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 4.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!
 Chain Block & Lever Hoist
One Point Lesson
Do:
 Do an inspection on the chain block and lever hoist
and check that it is safe for use.
 Check that you are using the correct chain block and lever hoist Fig 1. Fig2.
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the chain block and lever hoist has the correct chain grade
and markings.
 Check that the chain of the chain block and lever hoist
is not twisted when lifting.
 Check that the chain block and lever hoist has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.

Fig 3. Fig 4.
Don’t:
 Don’t use a chain block and lever hoist if it has stretched/bent or worn
links or other end fittings. (See Fig 1.)
 Don’t use a chain block and lever hoist if the hooks are bent
or stretched (See Fig 2.)
 Don’t use a chain block and lever hoist if there are any mechanical modifications.
 Don’t tip load a chain block or lever hoist hook. (See Fig 3.)
 Don’t use a chain block and lever hoist if it has no safe working load. (See Fig 4.) Fig 5. Fig 6.
 Don’t use a chain block and lever hoist that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 6.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!
 Beam Crawl
One Point Lesson
Do:
 Do an inspection on the beam crawl and check that it is safe for use. Fig 1. Fig 2.
 Check that you are using the correct beam crawl
according to the weight that you are going to lift.
 Check that the beam crawl has the correct
original manufacturer plate.
 Check that the beam crawl has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.

Don’t:
 Don’t use a beam crawl if it shows any signs of damage.
 Don’t use a beam crawl if the lifting eye is damage.
 Don’t use a beam crawl if there are any mechanical modifications.
 Don’t use a beam crawl if it has no safe working load. (See Fig 1 & Fig 2..) Fig 3. Fig 4.
 Don’t use a beam crawl if it is not correctly installed.(See Fig 3)
 Don’t use a beam crawl that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 4.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!
 Body Harness
One Point Lesson
Fig 1. Fig 2.
Do:
 Do an inspection on the body harness and
check that it is safe for use.
 Check that the body harness has the
original manufacturer tag attached.
 Check that the body harness has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.
Fig 3. Fig 4.

Don’t:
 Don’t use a body harness if it shows any signs
of damage.
 Don’t use a body harness if there is welding
spots on it. (See Fig 1.)
 Don’t use a body harness if there are any damage to the
hooks or if the hook is not working correctly. (See Fig 2.)
 Don’t use a body harness if the shock absorber Fig 5. Fig 6.
shows any signs of damage. (See Fig 3 & Fig 4.)
 Don’t use a body harness if there are any cuts in the
body harness or lanyard. (See Fig 5.)
 Don’t use body harness that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 6.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!
 Pallet Jack
One Point Lesson
Fig 1. Fig 2.

Do:
 Do an inspection on the pallet jack and
check that it is safe for use.
 Check that the pallet jack has the correct
identification markings and safe working load attached.
 Check that the pallet jack has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board. Fig 3. Fig 4.

Don’t:
 Don’t use a pallet jack if it shows any signs of damage.
 Don’t use a pallet jack that has no safe working
load.(See Fig 1 & Fig 2.).
 Don’t use a pallet jack if there is any damage to the wheels
or if the pallet jack is not working correctly. .(See Fig 3 & Fig 4.)
 Don’t use a pallet jack if the forks are bent or shows
any signs of damage. .(See Fig 5.) Fig 5. Fig 6.
 Don’t use a pallet jack that’s cylinder is leaking or
is not working correctly. (See Fig 3.)
 Don’t use a pallet jack that is marked with a
red color code.(See Fig 6.)
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!
 Engine Lifter
One Point Lesson
Do: Fig 1. Fig 2.
 Do an inspection on the engine lifter and
check that it is safe for use.
 Check that the engine lifter has the correct
identification markings and safe working load attached.
 Check that the engine lifter has the correct color code
as indicated on the quarterly inspection board.

Don’t:
 Don’t use an engine lifter if it shows any signs of damage.
 Don’t use an engine lifter if it has no safe working load
on it. (See Fig 2.)
 Don’t use an engine lifter if there is any damage to the Fig 3. Fig 4.
wheels.
 Don’t use an engine lifter if the hook and chain is
bent/stretched or shows any signs of damage. (See Fig 3.)
 Don’t use an engine lifter that’s cylinder is leaking or
is not working correctly. (See Fig 4.)
 Don’t use an engine lifter that is marked with a
red color code.
 Red Color Code = UNSAFE FOR USE =
DANGER!!!