511 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 9-15

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15-8. General Requirements.

General Rigging Equipment and Hardware Requirements

Follow manufacturer's instructions and relevant OSHA and ASME B30 standards for using, inspecting, maintaining, and storing rigging equipment. Avoid loading beyond the Working Load Limit (WLL).
When not in active use, remove rigging equipment from the work area and store it safely in good condition.

Hoist Rope

Do not coil the hoist rope around the load. Secure the load to the hook with slings or suitable devices that can bear the load's weight.

Slings

Use slings in compliance with specific OSHA standards and provide edge protection if slings contact sharp or abrasive surfaces.
Ensure all slings are produced following ASME B30 guidelines and have a permanent identification tag detailing the manufacturer, material type, WLL, and number of legs (if more than one).
Construct eye splices according to ASME B30 standards and do not use alloy steel wire rope clips or clamps with eye slings or endless loop slings to hoist or lift material unless an RPE fabricates alloy steel wire rope clips or clamps for the specific application.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

15-5. Alloy steel wire rope clips or clamps with eye slings or endless loop slings may be used if they _____.

are the only types available

are fabricated by a RPE

are approved by the KO or COR

have been modified by the rigger

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 15-8 (a.–c.).

15-8. General Requirements. (a.–c.).

a.  General Rigging Equipment and Hardware Requirements.

(1)  Use, inspect, maintain, and store all rigging equipment and hardware according to the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable OSHA and ASME B30 standards.  Do not load in excess of the WLL.

(2)  When not in use, remove rigging equipment and hardware from the immediate work area and properly store and maintain in a safe condition.

b.  Hoist Rope.  Do not wrap hoist rope around the load.  Attach the load to the hook by means of slings or other devices of sufficient capacity.

c.  Slings. (15-5.c)

(1)  Use slings according to 29 CFR 1910.184 and 29 CFR 1926.251, as applicable.

(2)  When slings may contact edges, corners, protrusions, abrasive surfaces, or connecting hardware, provide protection with a material of sufficient strength, thickness, and construction to prevent damage, unless the edges are adequately rounded to a radius as recommended by the sling manufacturer or a QP.

(3)  All slings must be manufactured under applicable ASME B30 guidelines and must have an affixed durable permanent identification tag that includes at least the following:

(a)  Name or trademark of the manufacturer (country identification only is not acceptable).

(b)  Type of material used (synthetic web slings, synthetic round slings or synthetic rope slings only).

(d)  Number of legs if more than one.

(4)  All eye splices must be made according to applicable ASME B30 standards.

(5)  Do not use alloy steel wire rope clips or clamps with eye slings or endless loop slings to hoist or lift material, except where the application precludes the use of prefabricated slings. An RPE must design all slings fabricated using alloy steel wire rope clips or clamps for the specific application.  (See figures 15-1 and 15-2)

(6)  Do not use natural fiber rope to fabricate slings.