T-1460 Sling Inspections

1. T-1460 Sling Inspections This work has been produced by DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd This Learner’s Tool is about the skills and knowledge required to inspect slings for usage at DGL (Aust) facilities.

2. Before you get started • It is important that you complete all sections in this learning tool as it has been designed so that • You can abide by the procedures of our organization. • You can apply what you have learnt in this package in your day to day activities • This Learning Tool is designed to be relevant only to DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd employees and only applied whilst employed with DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd • You may have already acquired knowledge in the area identified in this package as you may have completed some specialized training. Or you may have been working within the industry for some time. Should you identify any improvement opportunities in the information contained in this package or have difficulties completing the package please contact National Training and Compliance Manager DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd PO BOX 1594 EAGLE FARM QLD 4009 Ph 07 3868 1001 Fax 07 3868 1055

3. Aim of this training package To define the process for identifying slings and maintaining there integrity as per the Australian Standard AS 1353

4. Activity one Click on the below link to open a listing of training videos available to DGL Select the video • Inspection, storage and care of slings This video requires sound and may take a few minutes to load dependent on the speed of your internet connection Safety Training Video Link

5. Activity Two Obtain and print the latest versions of the Procedure and tools used from the DGL intranet for sling inspections. P-980 T-1250 (available through P-980) T-160 (available through P-980)

6. QMS procedure and forms for inspecting a flat synthetic sling The Inspection of slings is a daily task that is required Prior to the completion of every lift. To meet the requirements of the Australian Standard, DGL has a created a process for the formal inspection of the slings used in its operations. The procedure in QMS for the Inspection of slings is P-980 This procedure calls for a form to be used to record the inspection of a sling and is T-1250

7. Basically the P-980 requires • Step 1 Sling is purchased and an individual sling record is established • Step 2 At intervals of three months the sling is inspected using T-1250 Sling A competent person must inspect the sling DGL deems a person holding a CV licence As competent to complete this task

8. P-980 cont • Step 3,4,5 • Sling passes inspection (yes) Sling is returned to active service and The Individual sling record T-1250 is updated • Step 3,4 • Sling passes inspection (no) Sling is tagged out and the Individual sling record T-1250 is updated

9. The physical inspection of the sling Separate a sling. Inspect the tag attached to the sling. Make sure that the label is intact and legible. If you cannot read the tag or the tag is missing, mark the sling as unusable with the permanent marker. On a sling that passes the label test, examine the rest of the sling for obvious damage.

10. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Look for external wear caused by dragging over rough surfaces (furry appearance)

11. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Any substantial local abrasion must be viewed critically. Local abrasion will be caused by movement over sharp edges whilst the sling is under tension

12. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Cuts of contusions may be indicated by local rupturing or loosening of yarns

13. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Internal wear will be caused by repeated flexing, particularly when particles of grit have penetrated into the fibres. Any thickening of the sling or presences of grit or dirt may indicate internal wear

14. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) A damaged protective coating or sleeve can allow abrasive frit to easily access the sling

15. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Damage from high temperatures will be shown by hard patches and or discoloration

16. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Sunlight degradation may be indicated by the hairy appearance of fibers

17. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Chemical attack is usually indicated by staining an or local softening of the webbing material

18. The physical inspection of the sling (Continued) Damage to the eye of the sling

19. Test your knowledge • Through the following slides you will be asked an number of questions to show that you have understood the content of this learning tool • Please record your answer on the training form F-260. • You will be required to submit the answers to the DGL HSEQ unit

20. Question 1 • A harden section to a sling may indicate? • a) A heat burn to the sling • b) A chemical burn to the sling • c) Both a & b

21. Question 2 • When a sling cannot be identified due to a missing tag the sling should be • a) Tagged out and removed from service • b) A sling number recorded onto the sling and • a new register started

22. Question 3 • It is OK to cut the eye from a sling • a) True • b) False

23. Question 4 • A sling register inspection form T-1250 needs to be completed every • a) 3 Months • b) 6 Months • c) 12 Months • d) 24 Months

24. Question 5 • Prior to using a sling it must always be inspected even though formal documentation may not be required • a) True • b) False