THE ALBERTA OH&S ACT, REGULATION AND CODE 2018, THE ASME B30.9-2018 STANDARD AND MANUFACTURERS OF POLYESTER ROUNDSLINGS ALL STATE THAT USERS OF SLINGS MUST BE TRAINED IN THE SELECTION, INSPECTION, CAUTIONS TO PERSONNEL, EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTS AND RIGGING PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SLINGS. FAILURES DUE TO MISSUSE HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATH. THIS SECTION WILL PROVIDE YOU INFORMATION ON THE SAFE USE OF SYNTHETIC ROUNDSLINGS.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. Act, Regulation and Code 2021 |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30.9-2018, Slings, Chapter 9-6 Polyester Roundsling |
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Manufacturer's specifications for the type and style of Polyester Roundsling. |
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Manufacturer's referenced standards |
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Users must be trained in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Polyester Roundslings. |
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Can you prove users are competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Polyester Roundslings ? |
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If a user is not competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Polyester Roundslings they must have direct supervision from a competent worker |
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If not competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Polyester Roundslings do users have direct supervision ? |
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Do you have documented policies and procedures in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Polyester Roundslings ? |
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An employer must identify responsibilities for the user of a Polyester Roundsling |
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The use of Polyester Roundslings can create hazardous situations |
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Have Supervisors taken all precautions to protect the health and safety of every worker under the Supervisors supervision. |
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Have Suppliers ensured the equipment supplied is in a safe operating condition, and that it complies with this Act, regulation and the OHS Code |
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What are the manufacturer's design factors for the Polyester Roundsling you are using ? |
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A Polyester Roundsling must be marked with the manufacturer's name or trade mark |
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A Polyester Roundsling must be marked with the manufacturer's code or stock number |
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A Polyester Roundsling must be marked with its rated load for at least one hitch type and the angle upon which it is based |
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A Polyester Roundsling must be marked with the type of core material |
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A Polyester Roundsling must be marked with the type of cover material, if different from the core |
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A Polyester Roundsling must be marked with its number of legs if more than one |
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It is important that all Polyester Round Sling users be knowledgeable about the safe and proper use, application of Polyester Round Slings, be thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's recommendations, and safety material provided with each product. In addition all Polyester Round Sling users need to be aware of their responsibilities outlined in all applicable standards, regulations and policies
What are the training requirements for Polyester Roundsling users? |
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How does your company monitor the training requirements for Polyester Roundslings? |
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How have users been trained in the requirements for Polyester Roundslings? |
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Training records should be kept to show users were trained in the requirements for Polyester Roundslings |
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Manufacturer's specifications for the Polyester Roundslings must be available to users |
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Where are your manufacturer's specifications for the Polyester Roundslings kept? |
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How do you ensure users are familiar with the manufacturer's specifications? |
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Have employers identified hazards associated with the use of Polyester Roundslings? |
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Have user's identified the hazards associated with the use of Polyester Roundslings? |
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There are 3 types of inspection that are required to be carried out on Polyester Roundslings. These are Initial, Frequent and Periodic
All new Polyester Roundslings shall have an initial inspection completed by a designated person |
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Prior to and during use all Polyester Roundslings shall have a frequent inspection completed by a designated person |
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How often are frequent inspections completed? |
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What must be checked on a frequent inspection? |
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All Polyester Roundslings must have a documented periodic inspection at a mimimum annually completed by a designated person |
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How often are periodic inspections completed? |
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What must be checked on a periodic inspection? |
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Records of periodic inspections must be available to users? |
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How does your company identify a Polyester Roundsling has had a periodic inspection? |
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A Polyester Roundslings must be removed from service if any of the following criteria deems that the sling is not fit for use.
Sling identification missing | Read Details |
Sling identification legible | Read Details |
Acid or caustic burns | Read Details |
How much burning is allowed? |
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Melting of charring | Read Details |
How much melting is allowed? |
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Holes, tears, cuts or snags | Read Details |
How many holes, tears, cuts or snags are allowed? |
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Excessive abrasive wear |
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How much wear is allowed? |
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Knots | Read Details |
Are knots allowed? |
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Bent, twisted or deformed fittings | Read Details |
How much defermation is allowed? |
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Fittings that have excessive pitting or corrosion | Read Details |
How much pitting and corrosion is allowed? |
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Hooks that are damaged | Read Details |
Hardware that is damaged | Read Details |
Other conditions including physical damage | Read Details |
Unauthorised repair | Read Details |
All Polyester Roundslings users must be aware that their capacity may change depending on the type of hitch, the sling angle, the diameter it is used around and the environment it is used in.
Damaged slings shall not be used |
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Rated loads cannot be exceeded | Read Details |
Do not stand or pass under a suspended load | Read Details |
Do not ride on a sling | Read Details |
Slings shall only be shortened or adjusted by manufacturer's allowable means |
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Slings shall not be shortened or lengthened by knotting or twisting |
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Twisting and kinking shall be avoided | Read Details |
Shock loading must be avoided | Read Details |
What hitches can the sling be used in? |
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Will the hitch used provide control of the load? |
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How will the hitch used effect the load ratings of the sling ? |
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What are the rated load limitation when used at angles? |
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How do edges, corners or small diameters effect the load rating of a sling? |
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Slings must be protected against sharp edges, corners or protrusions |
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Will the protection be adequate for the application used? |
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Will the sling be subjected to mechanical damage? |
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Will loads be rested on the sling? |
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Will the sling be pulled from under a rested load? |
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Will the sling be dragged on the floor or an abrasive surfaces? |
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What is the minimum and maximum temperature the sling can be exposed to? |
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Will the sling be effected by exposure to chemicals? |
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Are slings subjected to corrosive action? |
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Are slings subjected to moisture? |
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Are slings exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light? |
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Are slings stored correctly when not in use? |
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Misconception 1. If you have attended a training course you are a competent rigger. Training is only one part of being competent to carry out your job, you must also be adequately qualified and have sufficient experience. |
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Misconception 2. A slings capacity stays the same when used around an edge or corner. Polyester Roundslings are greatly affected in these situation, wrapping a sling around a 90 degree corner applies point loading to the internal fibres and can cause damage or failure of the sling, also using the Polyester Roundslings around a small radius will reduce the capacity the sling can lift. The minimum radius or D/d ratio recommended by the manufacturer must be known before using the sling in these situations. |
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Misconception 3. When attaching Polyester Roundslings to a load using shackles or other connecting means, the diameter used within the sling does not matter as long as the capacites are equal to the slings rating. Polyseter Roundsling strength is affected by the size/diameter of the connection hardware. The manufacturer of relevant standards must be referenced to assess the minimum diameter allowed for the capacity of the sling used
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Misconception 4. Polyester Roundslings can be wrapped around chamfered corners. Polyester Roundslings shall not be allowed to come into contact with edges that are chamfered, or flattened at an angle, unless the edges conform to edge radius requirements. |
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This evaluation form can be used as a demonstration or knowledge based competency of a workers understanding of a Polyester Roundsling. It can be used by either Workers or Employers to assess their knowledge. Click on the link below to either download or print the evaluation.
Polyester Roundslings Competency Evaluation
The objective of this document is to acquire information from manufacturers and suppliers to assess if the Polyester Roundslings supplied are compliant to the ASME B30.9 standard, as this is the most recognized standard used in North America. Click on the link below to either download or print the questionaire.
Polyester Roundsling Manufacturer and Supplier Questions
These Tool Box Talks can be used as part of a safety meeting that focuses on topics related to a specific job, such as workplace hazards and safe working practices. Click on the link below to either download or print the tool box talk.
Polyester Roundsling Tool Box Talk