How to inspect before use
Ensure your safety, the safety of your site and teammates when conducting inspections. All inspections of Lifting Chains & Fittings shall be conducted in accordance with the relevant standards.
Inspect all the components of the Lifting Chains & Fittings thoroughly
Working Load Limit/Mandatory Markings Tag
Is the Working Load Limit tag legible, correct and fit for continued service?
Master Link
Is the master link fit for continued service?
Connecting Link/s
Is the connecting link/s fit for continued service?
Shortening Hook/s
Is the shortening hook/s fit for continued service?
Chain
Is the chain fit for continued service?
Hook/s (lower terminal device)
Is the hook/s (lower terminal device) fit for continued service?
What to look for
Bent, Corroded, Cracked, Cut, Deformed, Distorted, Gouged, Heat Damage, Nicked, Seized, Unreadable, Worn.
NOTE: Pay particular attention to the load bearing pins and points
If any doubt is raised regarding the Lifting Chains & Fittings NOT being fit for service, tag accordingly and contact us on 3801 6565.