Rigging Equipment: Recommended Inspection and Maintenance-Rigging Equipment Handout

Rigging Equipment Handout

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This document outlines recommendations for the inspection and maintenance of rigging equipment presented by PCI. The course covers common types of rigging equipment, inspection procedures, OSHA and ASME safety standards, identification of hazards, and appropriate actions for handling equipment. Presenters include Carl Harris and Mike Wolff. The inspection process involves visual checks before use, ensuring proper labeling, and removing defective equipment from service. Specific guidelines are provided for alloy steel chains, wire ropes, metal mesh, and synthetic web slings. Inspection criteria, identification methods, and safety measures for each type of equipment are detailed. The document emphasizes the importance of regular, documented inspections by competent individuals and the adherence to manufacturer recommendations for maintenance and repairs. Basic hook inspections, wire rope identification, splice, and various inspections of wire ropes and chains are outlined to identify signs of wear, deformation, and potential hazards. The document also covers the identification, inspection, and proper use of natural and synthetic ropes, including guidelines on repairs and removal from service. Safety requirements for attachments like hooks, shackles, and pins are highlighted, stressing proper marking, testing, and inspection procedures to ensure compliance and safety standards. The presentation concludes with a reminder to rig safely and highlights essential guidelines for lifting operations, underscoring the importance of equipment integrity and proper maintenance to ensure safety.

Keywords

Rigging equipment inspection

Maintenance recommendations

OSHA safety standards

ASME safety standards

Alloy steel chains

Wire ropes inspection

Metal mesh slings

Synthetic web slings

Visual checks before use

Proper labeling procedures