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RIGGING

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The accident you
prevent could
save a life --
maybe yours!
!

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Inspection of wire rope slings is a priority responsibility for all employees.

Supervisors, riggers, or any employee that handles wire rope should be keeping
their eyes and ears open for unsafe or hazardous practices and equipment at any
location on site. Spotting misuse or abuse of equipment can often save lives as
well as money, and should be a regular part of your routine. Much of the rigging
done is accomplished by craftsmen who may not have had as much training in
the use of tools and equipment as they should have. Therefore they may overlook
some of the specific hazards caused by improper rigging or use that causes
damage to wire rope slings. Any time that you become aware of these hazards
make sure you report them to the person in charge of the operation.

The following safety tips are for anyone involved in rigging and/or the inspection
of wire rope. CAUTION - Slings shall be removed from service if any of these
conditions are present:

ñ 10 randomly distributed broken wires in one lay, or 5 broken wires in one
strand in one lay.

ñ Wear or scraping on one-third the original diameter of the outside
individual wires.

ñ Kinking, crushing, bird caging, or any other damage to the wire rope
structure.

ñ End attachments that are cracked, deformed or worn.

ñ The evidence of heat damage to the wire rope.

ñ Significant corrosion of the rope or end attachments.

If you check your rigging on a regular basis and remove any defective wire rope,
then we know that the rigging won’t fail during use. Remember, wire rope is
only as strong as the weakest part of the wire. Don’t take chances with damaged
rigging.

Vol.25 | No.16 | Week of 04-21-25

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