Rigging & Sling Inspection Checklist

FREE comprehensive rigging and sling inspection checklist with OSHA 1926.251 and ASME B30.9 compliance. Includes wire rope, chain slings, synthetic slings, and hardware inspection. Multi-market standards for US, UK (LOLER), India (IS 3757), Brazil (NR-11), Mexico (NOM-006-STPS), and Colombia regulations. Download FREE PDF with 45+ inspection points.

Industry: Construction
Frequency: Before Each Use
Estimated Time: 15-25 minutes
Role: Operations Manager
Total Items: 33
Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251 (Rigging Equipment), ASME B30.9 (Slings), ASME B30.26 (Rigging Hardware), UK LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations), BS EN 13414 (Wire Rope Slings)

Wire Rope Sling Inspection

OSHA 1926.251(c)(4) wire rope sling criteria. Remove from service if any deficiency found.

No broken wires exceeding limits (10 in one lay, 5 in one strand)?
No kinking, crushing, bird-caging, or core protrusion?
No severe corrosion or pitting?
No evidence of heat damage (discoloration, melted lubricant)?
Rope diameter within tolerance (no >1/3 original diameter reduction)?
End fittings (thimbles, ferrules, clips) secure and undamaged?
Adequate lubrication present?

Alloy Steel Chain Sling Inspection

OSHA 1926.251(b) chain sling inspection requirements.

No chain stretch exceeding 3% of original length?
No link wear exceeding 15% of original diameter?
No cracks, gouges, or nicks in any link?
No bent, twisted, or distorted links?
Master links, coupling links, and other components intact?
Chain grade and WLL markings legible?

Synthetic Web/Round Sling Inspection

OSHA 1926.251(e) synthetic sling inspection criteria.

No acid or caustic burns (discoloration, weakening)?
No melting, charring, or heat damage?
No holes, tears, cuts, or snags in webbing?
No broken or worn stitching in load-bearing splices?
No excessive abrasion or surface wear?
No UV degradation (fading, brittleness)?
Sling identification tag legible and attached?

Rigging Hardware Inspection

ASME B30.26 rigging hardware inspection requirements.

Shackles: No cracks, excessive wear, or bent pins?
Hooks: Safety latch functional and undamaged?
Hooks: No throat opening increase or twist?
Eyebolts: No cracks, thread damage, or bent shanks?
Turnbuckles: Threads in good condition, body not bent?
Load indicators (if used) calibrated and functional?

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?

Fall Protection & Working at Heights

OSHA 1926 Subpart M fall protection

Fall protection used above 6 feet?
Guardrails intact and properly installed?
Harnesses inspected before use?