Slings Instruction Manual

ROUND SLINGS
F L AT W E B B I N G
MULTI LEG SLINGS
WIRE ROPE SLINGS
CHAIN SLINGS
L A S H I N G
Definition
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Identification
Round sling
Flat webbing sling
Chain sling
Wire rope sling
Stowage
Complete operating instruction
Regulation
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Slings instruction manual
A SLING is a soft lifting device with metallic cable (wire rope), chain, rope or webbing
sling situated between the load to be lifted and a lifting device (such as: crane or lift) ;
The slinging consists of all the implementing operations of this linking device. They are
generally manufactured with metallic components (slinging devices) such as hooks, rings,
chain links, and shackles, which should be in conformity with the load of the sling (capacity) :
EXTREMITY and LOOPS ACCESSORIES :
At the top end
Ring
Coupled loop
with thimbles
At the low end
Shackle
Hook
Tapered ferrule
thimble loops
Ring
A sling can be simple (1 leg) or multi-legs (2,3,4 legs) and have thimbled and ferruled loops to
be fixed to another accessory ; the different legs are connected to a chain link (or ring) in order to
ensure a convenient movement of the legs ;
A sling can also be endless ; formed with an element whose ends are joined together (also called
Estrope , made by braiding the strands).
MULTI-LEG SLINGS (WIRE ROPE or CHAIN) :
head chain link
head chain link
intermediate chain link
leng
ht
intermediate chain link

coupling link
chain
chain link
hook or other
low extreme end
accessory
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A SLING IS DEFINED BY :
> The type : cable, chain, rope, webbing
> The working load limit on each strand (WLL) : Maximum weight that the sling is allowed to
carry on regular use
> The lenght of the leg : useful length between the 2 prehension-points
> The slinging mode factor : factor applied to the WLL of 1 leg sling by taking into account the
geometry of the slinging (number and angles of the legs) and the consequence of bending some
components : the mode of slinging and the angle of use modifie the using load of the sling :
1 leg
Factor 1
2 legs
Factor 1,4
3 and 4 legs
Factor 1
Factor 2,1
Factor 1,5
sliding
Factor 0,8
round protector cubic protector
Factor 1,8
Factor 0,9
> The safety factor : ratio between working load limit (WLL) and the breaking load limit, guaranteed
by the manufacturer written on the accessory :
Wire rope sling = 5 | chain sling = 4 | webbing sling = 7 | rope sling = 10 | sling components= 4
Example: a chain sling of WLL 1000 kg will have a breaking load of 4000 kg
WIRE ROPE SLING : the ropes are made of galvanized steel wire drawn gathered to
constitute legs : 7 x 7 wires, 6/7 x 19 wires, 6 x 36/37 wires
CHAIN SLING : the chains used are class [8] short links chains ; all the components have
to be of the same class and with the same load capacity
WEBBING SLING :
> in POLYESTER : - flat with weaved Webb slings : can be sewn to form loops
- round: constituted of a wound rope core, forming a hank inserted in a sleeve
> in ROPE SLING (polypropylene, polyamide, hemp) : stranded rope, made in spliced loop at
each end with or without thimble in the loop :
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For WIRE ROPE and CHAIN slings

The marking (on label plate) includes :
- The identification sign of the manufacturer *
- The working load limit (WLL) *: for multi leg slings, this load must be accompanied by
load application angles
- The serial N of the sling *
- The number of legs *
- The class of the sling (chain) *
marking
- The
- The reference of the sling
- The safety factor
- The year of manufacture
(*) Compulsory
For WEBBING slings
The LABEL is BLUE (Polyester material), GREEN (Polyamide) or BROWN (Polypropylene) and
contents :
- The WLL
- The material used and class of accessories (loops)
- The nominal lenght in meters
- The name of the manufacturer
- The traceability code
- The standard number
marking
- The
The COLOUR of the Webbing sling (colour from the harmonized standard), is according to the
WLL :
COLOUR
CORRESPONDING CAPACITY
PURPLE
1000 kg
GREEN
2000 kg
YELLOW
3000 kg
GREY
4000 kg
RED
5000 kg
BROWN
6000 kg
BLUE
8000 kg
ORANGE
10000 kg
ORANGE
+ from 10000 kg
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LOAD TABLES ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE

EN 1492-2 Standard
Safety factor : 7
using lenght
WLL with only

1 one round sling (in kg)
simple
direct
Slip
knot
WLL with
2 round slings (in kg)
Inclination angle
0 to 7
Inclination angle
7 to 45 45 to 60 7 to 45 45 to 60 7 to 45 7 to 45 45 to 60 45 to 60
SLINGING MODE
Coefficient
1,0
0,8
2,0
1,4
1,0
0,7
0,5
1,4
1,1
1,0
0,8
WLL
COLOUR
1t
PURPLE
1000
800
2000
1400
1000
700
500
1400
1120
1000
800
2t
GREEN
2000
1600
4000
2800
2000
1400
1000
2800
2240
2000
1600
3t
YELLOW
3000
2400
6000
4200
3000
2100
1500
4200
3360
3000
2400
4t
GREY
4000
3200
8000
4500
4000
2800
2000
5600
4480
4000
3200
5t
RED
5000
4000
10000
7000
5000
3500
2500
7000
5600
5000
4000
6t
BROWN
6000
4800
12000
8400
6000
4200
3000
8400
6720
6000
4800
8t
BLUE
8000
6400
16000 11200
8000
5600
4000
11200
8960
8000
6400
10 t
ORANGE
10000
8000
20000 14000 10000
7000
5000
14000 11200 10000
8000
12 t
ORANGE
12000
9600
24000 16800 12000
8400
6000
16800 13440 12000
9600
15 t
ORANGE
15000 12000 30000 21000 15000 10500
7500
21000 16800 15000 12000
20 t
ORANGE
20000 16000 40000 28000 20000 14000 10000 28000 22400 20000 16000
IMPORTANT : The indicated WLL has to be respected to the strict compliance with the conditions
specified in the EN 1492-2 standard. Angle higher than 60 is PROHIBITED !
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LOAD TABLE ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE

EN 1492-2 Standard
Safety factor : 7
SIMPLE
FLAT WEBBING SLING
L
Inclination angle
a = 7 to 45
a = 45 to 60
simple
direct
Slip knot
Vertical
protector
1,0
0,8
Coefficient
2,0
1,4
1,0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
8000
10000
15000
20000
800
1600
2400
3200
4000
4800
6400
8000
12000
16000
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
16000
20000
30000
40000
1400
2800
4200
5600
7000
8400
11200
14000
21000
28000
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
8000
10000
15000
20000
SLINGING MODE
WLL
1t
2t
3t
4t
5t
6t
8t
10 t
15 t
20 t
COLOUR
PURPLE
GREEN
YELLOW
GREY
RED
BROWN
BLUE
ORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGE
WIDTH
30
60
90
120
150
180
240
300
240
300
DOUBLE
FLAT WEBBING SLING
L
Inclination angle
a = 7 to 45
a = 45 to 60
simple
direct
Slip knot
Vertical
protector
1,0
0,8
Coefficient
2,0
1,4
1,0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
8000
10000
15000
20000
800
1600
2400
3200
4000
4800
6400
8000
12000
16000
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
16000
20000
30000
40000
1400
2800
4200
5600
7000
8400
11200
14000
21000
28000
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
8000
10000
15000
20000
SLINGING MODE
WLL
1t
2t
3t
4t
5t
6t
8t
10 t
15 t
20 t
COLOUR
PURPLE
GREEN
YELLOW
GREY
RED
BROWN
BLUE
ORANGE
ORANGE
ORANGE
WIDTH
30
60
90
120
150
180
240
300
240
300
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Chain sling
2 legs
Chain sling
1 leg
Chain sling
3 legs
Chain sling
4 legs
LOAD TABLES ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE

Machines Directives 89/392/CEE, Directive 91/368/CEE
Decrees 92/765, 92/766 of 29 July 1992 and bylaw of 18 December 1992
Coefficient of use: 4, In compliance with NFE EN 818-4
1 leg
2 legs
3 et 4 legs*
slinding
round
protector
cubic
protector
SLINGING MODE
Inclination angle
Factor
vertical
0< 90
90< 120
0< 90
90< 120
//
1,0
1,4
2,1
1,5
0,8
1120
1500
2000
3150
5300
8000
12500
15000
21200
1600
2120
2800
4250
7500
11200
17000
21200
30000
1120
1500
2000
3150
5300
8000
12500
15000
21200
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
1400
1900
2500
4000
6700
10000
12500
16000
19000
26500
1960
2660
3500
5600
9380
14000
17500
22400
26600
37100
1400
1900
2500
4000
6700
10000
12500
16000
19000
26500
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
0,9
2360
3150
4250
6700
11200
17000
26500
31500
45000
1700
2240
3000
4750
8000
11800
19000
22400
31500
896
1200
1600
2520
4240
6400
10000
12000
16960
2016
2700
3600
5670
9540
14400
22500
27000
38160
1008
1350
1800
2835
4770
7200
11250
13500
19080
2520
3420
4500
7200
12060
18000
22500
28800
34200
47700
1260
1710
2250
3600
6030
9000
11250
14400
17100
23850
CHAIN GRADE 100, WLL (in kg)
Diameter of the chain

6
7
8
10
13
16
18
20
22
26
1,8
CHAIN GRADE 80, WLL (in kg)

6
7
8
10
13
16
20
22
26
45 R > 10 d 45 R 10 d
2940
3990
5250
8400
14070
21000
26250
33600
39900
55650
2100
2850
3750
6000
10050
15000
18750
24000
28500
39750
1120
1520
2000
3200
5360
8000
10000
12800
15200
21200
* In the case of asymetrical lifting, The WLL to be taken is the one of a 2 legs sling
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Wire rope sling

2 legs
Wire rope sling

1 leg
Wire rope sling

3 legs
Wire rope sling

4 legs
LOADING DIAGRAM, ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE AND THE NUMBER OF LEGS
Europeen Standard 89/392 modified CEE
Safety factor : 4
Uniformily distributed load
1 leg
2 legs
3 et 4 legs*
slinding
round
protector
cubic
protector
SLINGING MODE
Inclination angle
Factor
vertical
0< 90
90< 120
0< 90
90< 120
//
1,0
1,4
2,1
1,5
0,8
45 R > 10 d 45 R 10 d
4 mm
5 mm
200
300
6 mm
400
560
400
840
7 mm
500
700
500
8 mm
750
9 mm
1000
1400
1000
10 mm
1250
1000
2250
1125
12 mm
1500
2100
1500
3150
2250
1200
2700
1350
13 mm
2000
2800
2000
4200
3000
1600
3600
1800
16 mm
2500
3500
2500
5250
3750
2000
4500
2250
18 mm
3000
4200
3000
6300
4500
2400
5400
2700
20 mm
4000
5600
4000
8400
6000
3200
7200
3600
22 mm
5000
7000
5000
10500
7500
4000
9000
4500
24 mm
6000
8400
6000
12600
9000
4800
10800
5400
26 mm
7500
10500
7500
15750
11250
6000
13500
6750
30 mm
11500
16100
11500
24150
17250
9200
20700
10500
1,8
0,9
160
240
360
540
180
270
600
320
720
360
1050
750
400
900
450
600
1350
675
2100
1500
800
1800
900
STEEL CABLE, WLL (in kg)
* In case of asymetrical lifting, The WLL to be taken is the one of a 2 legs sling
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using lenght
MAXIMUM OPERATING TENSIONS TABLE (MOT)
EN 12 195-2 standards
The EN 12 195-2 standard helps to provide lashing product with informations to the user
and same traceability than lifting product.
Lashing WIDTH
Maximum Operating Tensions : Maximum Operating Tensions :
Breaking of lashing
25 mm
400 daN
800 daN
1200 daN
35 mm
900 daN
1800 daN
3400 daN
45 mm
800 daN
1600 daN
3000 daN
50 mm
2000 daN
4000 daN
6000 daN
50 mm
2500 daN
5000 daN
7500 daN
75 mm
3500 daN
7000 daN
11000 daN
A lashing system is composed of sewn web sling and metallic accessories.

MAXIMUM OPERATING TENSIONS / LC (LASHING CAPACITY) :
- Maximum Tension use or lashing capacity.
- Maximum capacity used in direct traction supported by a lashing system during use.
Safety factor :
Complete system = factor 2
Accessories / metal loops = factor 2
Non-sewn Webbing sling = factor 3
Lenghtening :
When it is subjected to the lashing capacity, the lenghtening of the Webbing sling does not
exceed above 7%.
Testing :
All the elements of the complete lashing system must resist a force with safety factor of 2.
No deformation must affect their good functioning to a lashing capacity of (LC) of 1.25.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASHING SYSTEMS

- Use lashing device according to the operating instruction provided with the material.
- Do not use the lashing system for lifting loads.
- Capacities applied to the lashing system must not be higher than the Maximum using Tension printed on
the label and parts.
- The Webbing slings should not be knotted.
- Do not use lashing system on rough surfaces or in sharp edge contact without buffering protection
accessories.
- Lashing devices must be used between -40C and 100C.
- In case of using lashing system with chemical products, please consult the manufacturer.
- Adapt the end parts to the anchoring point according to the manufacturers recommendations
- The maximum spacing of fixing elements to the vehicle, and maximum traction and cutting efforts to
which these elements can be subjected, must be specified by the end parts which are used for fixing on to
the vehicle (anchoring rails for internal lashing)
- Do not use parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer to operate the tensioner.
- Lashing system must be stored in a cool and dry environment, and must be protected from light and all
mechanical damage.
MAINTENANCE OF LASHING SYSTEMS
When the lashing system begins to show signs of wear and tear, it is recommended to have it scrapped or
send it back to the manufacturer for repairs.
Considered as signs of damage :
- WEBBING SLINGS : tears, cutters, cuts, breaking of bearing fibers, breaking of retaining sewings,
deformation by exposition to heat, the loss of Webbing-sling identification
- END-PARTS AND TENSIONER : deformations, crackings, deep marks of wear and tear, and traces of
corrosion.
The manufacturer is responsible for repairs and after repairs he has once again to guarantee its original
performance.
FORCES TAKING PLACE DURING TRANSPORT
- STARTING UP, ACCELERATION and BRAKING WHILE DESCENDING : secure the load with a force
at least equal to 50% of its dead weight.
- BRAKING : secure the load with a force at least equal to its dead weight.
- TURNING : Secure the load with a force at least equal to 50% of its dead weight.
- Secure the load to better align with its center of gravity on longitudinal central axis of the vehicle.
- Respect the total admissible load and the maximum weight on the axle during loading. For a partial
loading, spread the load uniformly. Thus, respect the maximum allowed load (weight) of the vehicle.
- Secure the load to avoid neither moving nor turning, rolling, falling, or turning the vehicle upside down.
- Avoid anchoring points on the floor.
Packaging and anchoring points fixed on the load are accepted as being able to support forces caused by
the acceleration of the vehicule.
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BEFORE PUTTING INTO SERVICE
> Clear the track that will be performed with the load as well the position where you will discharge
the load
> Never stay under the load, nor between the load and a fixed obstacle (wall), in the event of
swaying or sudden movement; never displace the load over peoples head
> Alaways wear protective uniforms (protective shoes, hand glooves, helmet)
> Verify the state of the cable, chain, rope sling, and Webb sling
> Verify the good sttate of the higher and lower accessories as well as the hook safety latches
EVALUATE THE LOAD TO BE LIFTED
> Evaluate the weight of the load, as accurate as possible
> Evaluate the center of gravity (CG), make sure that the load is balanced
> In order to remain the load stable and to avoid it turning upside down during the lifting operation:
- The slings anchoring point on the load must be situated above the Center of Gravity
- The loads Center of Gravity must be situated vertically to the hook of the lifting device
MAKE THE LOAD MONOLITHIC

> Make loading elements interdependent, with a metallic or plastic strapping
THE STRPPING DEVICE MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANCHORING THE SLING ON
THE LOAD!
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CHOOSE THE SLING
> The (metal, Webbing) material has a direct impact on the weight of the sling and its flexibility
> Take note of the surrounding temperature, which participate in the load and resistance of the
materials:
Resistance to chemical products
Modifying the characteristics of materials
ACIDES
BASES,
ALCALIS
Steel cable
Bad
Contact us
Chain
class 8
Very bad
Do not use
Very bad
Do not use
Polyester
Very good
Bad
Polypropylene (rope)
Very good
Bad
WLL (in % of the WLL of the sling)

According to temperature T
T < -40C
T between
T between
T between
T between
T between
-40 and 100 C -100 and 150 C -150 and 200 C -200 and 300 C -300 and 400 C
T > 400C
DO NOT USE
100%
100% *
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
100%
DO NOT USE
100%
90%
75%
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
100%
100%
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
100%
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
* except wire rope me textile : DO NOT USE
> WLL of the sling must be higher than the weight of the load to be lifted
> The lenght of the sling is important for multi-leg slings ; the longer the sling, the more the
angle between 1 leg and the vertical position is closed :
- Hence the increase of the WLL of the sling ; it is better to search for an angle < 30
- In exchange, a large dimension sling requires a high lifting height of the device; in the
event of the latter not being compatible with the height of the sling, then it is necessary to
use a spreader (lifting beam).
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CARRY OUT A VISUAL INSPECTION
> Perform a visual inspection aimed at ensuring that the slings do not have signs of wear and tear or
fatigue and that they can be used without problem
- If the visual examination reveals any default on an accessory, it should be removed from service
- If the marking of the WLL or their identification can no longer be seen, then it should be removed
from service
FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS
REMOVE THE SLING FROM SERVICE IN CASE OF :
- Damages such as wear and tear, deformation or crack on the higher and lower ends
- Several crushed or broken wires on the strand, or seperation of the strands (back twisting)
- High deformation of the cable such as distorsion, loop or projection of the cable core
- Reduction of the cable diameter, reaching 10% of its usual diameter
- Corrosion of cable ends causing widening or seizing of the cable
- Thermal damage signalled by the discoloration of the wires, a loss of lubrication
FOR CHAIN SLINGS
REMOVE THE SLING FROM SERVICE IN CASE OF :
- Deformation of higher or lower end accessories
- Lenghtening of the chain > 5% measured on 10 to 20 chain links
- 10% wear of the wire diameter
- Cut, streriated, groove, crack, corrosion, discoloration, warping or deformation of the chain links
- DANGERS (chain links flattened, lenghtened, twisted, worn out, etc)
FOR WEBBING SLINGS

REMOVE SLING FROM SERVICE IN CASE OF :
- localized damage of the Webbing sling, distinct from the general wear and tear
- Transversal or longitudinal cutting, damaging of the edge by cutting or warming up, cutting of
the sewings or loops
- Chemical attack causing a weakening or softening of the material (indicated by the scaling of
the surface of the shaft, ripped off or removed by friction)
- Damage caused by heat or frictions indicated by the satin finished appearance of the fibers
- Deformation of the extreme end accessory
Webbing slings, sensitive to the sun, can be damaged by the ultra-violet rays of the sun and
therefore be weakened without modifying their colour ; so, be careful of slings under direct sun
light !
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ANCHOR THE LOAD (fitted with anchoring point)
> Setting up of hooks and sling :
If the load posses anchoring point with lifting ring, it is better to use slings with hook ends, if not
use a shackle
The hook must be equipped with a safety latch and its dimension must enable easy passing of
the ring to a position at the end of the hook ; for multi-leg slings, the passing of the hook in the
ring must be performed with the end oriented towards the outward direction :
> In case of slinging with several rings :

- Use collar rings, screwed home: contact of the part to be lifted with the entire surface of the collar
- The ring must never be used under flexing: the force must be in the ring plan (difficulty resolved
by the use of swivelling ring)
- Each leg of the sling must not sway far off > 45 as compared to the vertical position
- In case of anchoring of the load with rings on the sidewalls: use swivelling or adjustable rings
> In case of loads that do not have anchoring point :

Use detachable lifting equipment : lifting C-hook, drum and plate clamp, magnetic lifter, etc
NEVER EXCEED THE CAPACITY !

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ANCHOR THE SLING ON THE HOOK OF THE LIFTING DEVICE
A 1-leg sling is connected to the hook on one extreme end : the loop of the sling (or its chain
link) must be placed at the end of the hook.
A multi-leg sling is always connected to the hook with chain head link :
- Must be correctly positioned on the hook
- With small dimension : for a free space on each side of the hook
A flat webbing sling must be equipped with sewn loop with compatible dimensions as
the hook. To avoid the breaking of the sewing wire, the opening angle of the loop must be 20
maximum.
Slings should never be

superimposed in the
hook.
The hook should prevent
the accidental unhooking
of slings (safety latch).
VERIFY SLINGING ANGLE

The WLL of a multi-leg sling depends on the angle (between 1 leg and the vertical position); after
having positioned the sling, start by the verification of the slinging angle (with angle size of 45
and 60, square).
D - distance between anchoring points

H - distance between hook and the
line that crosses the two anchoring
points
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L - normal lenght of a strand

H - distance between the hook and
the line that crosses the two anchoring
points

PROTECT THE SLING AGAINST SHARP EDGES
In case of loads with sharp-edges, it is necessary to use angle parts, appropriate angles irons,
protection sleeves (webbing sling) ;
For chain slings, the chain links must not be used in flexing
PUT THE SLING UNDER TENSION

After having positioned the sling, and performed recommended verifications, especially
the proper locking of all the linking parts!
1 Never hold the sling by hand (to avoid crushing your fingers)!
2 Apply tension progressively without lifting load !
- in order to verify the proper positioning of the hooks on the rings and the head link on the
lifting device hook.
- the chain link should remain free and positioned inside the hook without being stuck.
3 Once under tension ensure that there is neither spin nor loop, knot on the sling element,
the legs should not be crossed.
4 Ensure that the strands are put under tension .
5 Make sure that the securing of the sling cannot be removed when in operation.
6 Make sure that all the legs participate in the lifting process.
7 If the sling is appropriately positioned, continue the lifting operation to lift the load.
- If the center of gravity is not aligned with the hook, the load will make an unwanted movement; in this
case, put down the load and modify slinging to position the hook vertically from the center of gravity.
- If the load presents an abnormal resistance during the lifting process, do not insist ; find the reason and
remove if it is hanged on an abstacle.
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MANOEUVRING / LIFTING THE LOAD
- Before manoeuvring, first check for the location of the track and the position where the load will be
kept, clear the area;
- Ensure that there is no tool or object on the load and it will not fly over someones head during its
movement!
- Verify that the lifting, descending and the translation of the load perform freely and without danger;
- Perform the lifting smoothly;
- During the operation, the sling operator must position himself to accompany the load ; no backward
movement is allowed!
- The load must be vertically lifted (slant pulling is dangerous!), it must be moved at a moderate pace
and avoid the swaying of the load!
- Should there be any stop, do not leave the load suspended, always bring it down;
- The setting down of the load must be done after stopping the horizontal movement and the absence
of swaying; on a sufficiently solid surface (avoid cover, trap door gutter, fragile structure),
- Before stopping the sling, ensure a perfect balance of the load : the load must be perfectly free and
stable
- To create clearance, do not pull the slings with lifting device but rather by hand.
STORAGE
- Keep the slings on a rack, immediately after use and inspection, in a clear and dry environment;
- Never leave them on the floor, heaps, avoid dragging them : suspend or stretch them along
on a plane surface ;
- Never expose to shock or make them undergo shocks or run over by vehicles ;
- Never expose webbing slings to direct sunlight ;
- Clean them as often as possible; oil them lightly, if necessary ;
- Ensure that their identification label is visible and present on the sling ;
- Damaged slings must be removed from service and labeled as out of service .
ANY MODIFICATION OR REPAIRING OF THE SLING WITHOUT

PRIOR AGREEMENT FROM US CANCELS OUR GUARANTEE AND
REPONSIBILITY !
BEFORE ANY ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ON THE SLING, MAKE SURE THE
DEVICE IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE STANDARD RECOMMENDATIONS.
NEVER knot the slings!

NEVER pivot the slings on a sharp angle!
NEVER lift a load higher than that indicated, never with hook end !
NEVER use the sling to handle or lift the personnel!
NEVER uncouple the load before it is completely free and stable !
NEVER go under the handled load!
NEVER shorten a sling if it does not have appropriate system!
NEVER place hands or fingers between the load and the sling!
NEVER place your feet under the load!
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Since 1st January 1995, lifting accessories and components lifting accessories must be
manufactured in accordance with article R.233-24 of the Labour Code (transposition of the
directive Machines 98/37/CE, modified by the 2006/42/CE of 17-March 2006).
That text contains design regulation obligations, deals with mechanical resitance, aptitude to
work, marking, instruction manual, as a supplement, the Decree of 18 Deccember 1992 fix the
safety factor, appliable to lifting accessories.
VERIFICATIONS
Lifting accessories (among which are slings) are subjected to the recommendations of article
R.233-11 of the Labour Code, relative to periodic verifications (from the date of putting it into
service); their content is specified in the Decree of 1st March 2004 (replacing the decree of 9
June 1993),
The performance of these verifications must be performed by the head of the establishment where
the accessories are used, by qualified personnel who regularly exercises this activity belonging :
- either to the establishment (user),
- either to an inspection agency (verification or control agency).
> VERIFICATION BEFORE PUTTING INTO SERVICE
- before using accessory for the first time in the company : carry out adequate test, static
test (for fairly used lifting accessory);
- After a dismantling operation, reassembly or modification (putting doubt on safety) :
adequate examination, conservation state examination and a static test should be
performed
> PERIODIC GENERAL VERIFICATION (art. R.233-11) :
- before detecting any damages likely to cause danger in good time : a yearly inspection
should performed (such dates for inspection should be adhered to), or more frequent
examinations that proves to be necessary according to the use of the accessories and the
aggressive state of the environment.
USE OF LIFTING ACCESSORIES
Regulation contained in articles R.233-1 R.233-13-19 of the Labour Code :
- Choice of work equipments and therefore lifting accessories ;
- Training of the personnel using accessories and affected to their maintenance ;
- Measures of organisation, installation and implementation :
> Extracts of article. R.233-13 :
When the worker hooks or unhooks a load by hand, works must be organized in such a way that these operations can be
performed with complete safety ; during these operations no operation of the lifting accessory must be performed as long
as the worker has not given his agreement;
The lifting accessories must be chosen and used according to the load to be lifted, prehension points, anchoring device
and atmospheric conditions, also taking into account the mode and configuration of slinging;
The contents of bulk loads destined to be hooked on a working equipment which is used for lifting must be able to resist
pressures during loading, transport, handling and storage of the load and to be opposed to the untimely flow of all or part
of the latter during the same operations.
The lifting accessories must be stored in order to avoid damage. Once it presents signs of wear and tear likely to cause a
break, they must be removed from service.
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