Northwestern Pre-Use Inspection Guide for Slings and Rigging
This guide is used to conduct pre-use inspections of slings and rigging hardware. Only trained and authorized personnel may inspect and use the equipment. If any part of this inspection fails, do not use the equipment and report to your supervisor.
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To fill out this checklist, thoroughly inspect each item of the equipment in accordance with the specified inspection items. Check off 'Pass', 'Fail', or 'N/A' based on the condition of each item. Report any issues to your supervisor immediately.
How to fill out the Northwestern Pre-Use Inspection Guide for Slings and Rigging?
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Read all instructions on the checklist.
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Inspect each item of the equipment thoroughly.
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Check 'Pass', 'Fail', or 'N/A' depending on the condition of each item.
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Do not use equipment if it fails any inspection item.
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Report all issues to your supervisor.
Who needs the Northwestern Pre-Use Inspection Guide for Slings and Rigging?
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Safety officers require this file to ensure all rigging equipment is safe to use.
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Supervisors need this checklist to maintain safety standards.
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Inspectors use this checklist to record the condition of the equipment before use.
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Warehouse managers use this guide to train staff on equipment inspections.
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Maintenance personnel need this guide to track and address issues with equipment.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
Submit the completed form to your supervisor via email, or use the provided online submission form. Alternately, you can fax it to the specified number or deliver it to the physical address. Ensure that all inspection items are thoroughly checked and marked before submission.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
Ensure to conduct inspections before using the equipment at the start of each shift in 2024 and 2025. Regular inspections should also be conducted monthly.
What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of this form is to ensure the safety and reliability of slings and rigging hardware through thorough pre-use inspections. By using this checklist, authorized personnel can identify and address potential issues before they become hazards. Regular inspections help maintain safety standards and prevent accidents in the workplace.
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- 1. Wire ropes and chains: Check for issues like reduction in diameter, kinking, cutting, crushing, un-stranding, damage, cracks, corrosion, distortion, and wear.
- 2. Slings: Inspect chain, wire rope, synthetic fiber rope, webbing, and metal mesh for missing identifications, nicks, cracks, damage to components, and other safety concerns.
- 3. Lifting hardware: Examine shackles, swivels, turnbuckles, eyebolts, eye nuts, links, and rings for missing identification, heat damage, corrosion, and other conditions that can affect safety.
- 4. Rigging blocks: Ensure identification is present, check for misalignment or wobble in sheaves, and inspect for issues like loose fasteners, heat damage, corrosion, and damage to load-bearing components.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
If the form is not submitted, the safety and functionality of the equipment cannot be assured. This could lead to accidents, equipment failure, and potential injuries.
- Safety risks: Uninspected equipment may fail unexpectedly, posing significant risks to personnel.
- Operational delays: Equipment failures can cause downtime and disrupt operations.
- Regulatory non-compliance: Failing to conduct and document inspections may lead to violations of safety regulations.
How do I know when to use this form?
- 1. Daily use: Conduct inspections at the start of each shift.
- 2. Regular maintenance: Perform monthly inspections for maintenance of equipment.
- 3. Post-incident: Use this form to inspect equipment after any incidents to determine if the equipment is still safe for use.
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What happens if a part of the inspection fails?
Do not use the equipment and report the issue to your supervisor immediately.
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