Crane Rigging & Sling Inspection - FREE PDF

Pre-use rigging inspection per OSHA and ASME standards. Identify damage, wear, and defects that could cause rigging failure. Remove defective rigging from service immediately.

Industry: Construction / Manufacturing / Shipping
Frequency: Daily / Before each use
Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
Role: Rigger / Crane Operator / Signal Person
Total Items: 33
Compliance: OSHA 1926.251, ASME B30.9, ASME B30.26

Wire Rope Slings

Per ASME B30.9

No broken wires exceeding removal criteria?
No severe corrosion?
No kinking, crushing, or birdcaging?
End fittings (eyes, thimbles, swages) in good condition?
No evidence of heat damage?
Identification tag legible with rated capacity?

Chain Slings

Alloy steel chain inspection

No excessive stretch (>5%)?
No excessive wear at bearing points?
No nicks, gouges, or cracks in links?
No twisted or bent links?
Master links and connecting links in good condition?
Chain tag legible?

Synthetic Web Slings

Nylon/polyester slings

No cuts, tears, or snags?
No excessive abrasion?
No acid/alkali damage (discoloration)?
No heat damage (melting, charring)?
End fittings secure and undamaged?
Stitching intact?
Capacity tag legible?

Hooks & Shackles

Lifting hardware

Hook safety latch works properly?
No throat opening increase (>15%)?
No twist or bend in hook?
No cracks in hook?
Shackle pins properly secured?
Shackle WLL adequate for load?

Inspection Result

Overall assessment

All defective rigging removed from service?
Rigging capacity adequate for planned lift?
Rigging Status
Defective Items/Notes

PPE Compliance Verification

Personal protective equipment inspection

Hard hats worn in required areas?
Safety glasses/goggles worn as required?
High-visibility vests worn?
Steel-toe boots worn by all workers?

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