EXAMINATION CHECKLIST: CHAIN SLINGS
CHECK MASTER LINK
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear, deposits that cannot be removed, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, sufficient articulation of and space between joining components, etc.
CHECK JOINING LINK(S)
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear, deposits that cannot be removed, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, link articulation, gauge length, adequacy of lubrication.
CHECK MARKINGS
Presence, accuracy and condition of markings.
CHECK CHAIN
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, deposits which cannot be removed, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, sufficient of and space between joining components, etc.
CHECK END TERMINATION
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, opening, of the throat, wear, deposits that cannot be removed, security of attachment points and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, full or partial seizure of rotating components, safety latches, etc.