Part L — Registers & Inspection Forms

Lifting gear pre-use inspection checklist

Workbook section 145

Owner

HSE Manager / Document Controller

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Annual review; update immediately if legal, authority, project, client, or scope requirements change.

Primary references

Plan L145 Lifting Gear Register

Checkpoints

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#	Area	Checkpoint / Requirement	Evidence / Acceptance Criteria	Responsible	Frequency
1	Chain Slings	Check chain links for wear, stretch, nicks or gouges	No visible deformation; wear less than 10% of original diameter	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
2	Chain Slings	Verify chain sling identification tag legible and attached	Tag shows WLL, size, grade, manufacturer	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
3	Chain Slings	Inspect master link and hooks for cracks or distortion	No cracks; hook throat not opened beyond 5%	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
4	Chain Slings	Confirm chain sling within current inspection validity	Third-party inspection certificate not expired	HSE Officer	Monthly
5	Chain Slings	Check for signs of heat damage or discoloration	No burn marks, no blue or purple discoloration	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
6	Chain Slings	Inspect locking or safety latch on hooks	Latch closes fully and springs back freely	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
7	Chain Slings	Check for twisted or kinked chain links	Chain lies flat without twists	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
8	Chain Slings	Verify WLL marking matches load requirement	WLL equal to or greater than load weight	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
9	Chain Slings	Verify grade 80 or 100 chain used per application requirement	Chain grade stamped and matches required rating	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
10	Wire Rope Slings	Inspect wire rope for broken strands or wires	No more than allowable broken wires per lay length	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
11	Wire Rope Slings	Check for corrosion, pitting or rust	No significant corrosion affecting strength	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
12	Wire Rope Slings	Inspect thimbles and swaged end fittings	Thimbles seated correctly, no cracks in ferrules	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
13	Wire Rope Slings	Check for birdcaging or core protrusion	No birdcaging, kinking or core popping	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
14	Wire Rope Slings	Verify sling tag and colour code current	Tag legible, colour code matches inspection period	HSE Officer	Monthly
15	Wire Rope Slings	Inspect for crushing or flattening of rope diameter	Diameter reduction less than 10%	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
16	Wire Rope Slings	Check lubrication condition of wire rope	Adequate lubrication visible, no dryness	Lifting Supervisor	Weekly
17	Wire Rope Slings	Verify end termination splice length meets standard	Splice tucks meet minimum required length	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
18	Wire Rope Slings	Check wire rope sling free from oil or grease contamination that hides defects	Rope cleaned sufficiently to permit visual inspection	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
19	Webbing & Round Slings	Inspect webbing for cuts, fraying or tears	No cuts exceeding 10% of width, no fraying	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
20	Webbing & Round Slings	Check for chemical or UV degradation discoloration	No discoloration, stiffness or brittleness	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
21	Webbing & Round Slings	Verify stitching intact with no broken threads	All stitch patterns intact, no pulled threads	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
22	Webbing & Round Slings	Confirm label or tag showing WLL and length legible	Label legible with WLL, length, date of manufacture	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
23	Webbing & Round Slings	Check for melting, glazing or heat damage	No glazed or melted fibres present	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
24	Webbing & Round Slings	Inspect protective sleeves at load-bearing points	Sleeves intact and correctly positioned	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
25	Webbing & Round Slings	Verify round sling inner core not exposed through outer sleeve	Outer sleeve intact, core fibres not visible	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
26	Webbing & Round Slings	Check webbing sling free of knots used to shorten length	No knots present anywhere along sling body	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
27	Shackles	Inspect shackle body for cracks, distortion or wear	No cracks, bent bow, or elongated pin holes	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
28	Shackles	Check pin is correct type and fully seated	Correct bolt or screw pin, fully threaded and seated	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
29	Shackles	Verify WLL and markings stamped and legible	WLL, size and manufacturer stamp legible	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
30	Shackles	Check for thread damage on screw pin shackles	Threads clean, no cross-threading or damage	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
31	Shackles	Confirm shackle pin secured with mousing wire if required	Mousing wire fitted where vibration risk exists	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
32	Shackles	Verify shackle not side-loaded beyond rated angle	Shackle loaded in-line with pin, no side loading	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
33	Shackles	Check shackle size compatible with sling and hook diameter	Bow diameter matches sling connection requirement	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
34	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Inspect hooks for throat opening and wear	Throat opening within manufacturer tolerance	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
35	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Check swivel hooks rotate freely without binding	Smooth 360-degree rotation without seizure	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
36	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Verify safety latch present and functional on all hooks	Latch present, undamaged and spring-loaded	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
37	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Inspect eye bolts and lifting points for deformation	No bending, thread damage or elongation	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
38	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Check load rings and turnbuckles for corrosion	No corrosion affecting load-bearing capacity	Lifting Supervisor	Weekly
39	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Inspect wear indicator on hooks where fitted	Wear indicator within acceptable range, not triggered	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
40	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Check load block sheaves rotate freely without wobble	Sheaves spin smoothly, no lateral play	Lifting Supervisor	Weekly
41	Hooks & Rigging Hardware	Verify swivel hoist rings torqued to specification	Retaining bolt torque verified per manufacturer spec	Lifting Supervisor	Monthly
42	Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars	Inspect lifting beam structure for cracks or bending	No visible cracks, bends or weld defects	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
43	Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars	Verify load chart and WLL plate attached and legible	Load chart visible, matches configuration used	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
44	Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars	Check attachment points and pins for wear	Pins secure, no excessive wear or play	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
45	Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars	Confirm current load test certificate available	Valid load test certificate within 12 months	HSE Officer	Annually
46	Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars	Inspect paint coating for corrosion indicators	No exposed rust compromising structural integrity	Lifting Supervisor	Monthly
47	Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars	Verify spreader bar sling attachment points rated correctly	Attachment point WLL matches configuration used	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
48	Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars	Check beam identification plate matches inspection record	Serial number on plate matches equipment register	HSE Officer	Monthly
49	Certification & Documentation	Verify all lifting gear has valid third party inspection	TPI certificate valid, within statutory period	HSE Officer	Before each use
50	Certification & Documentation	Check colour-coding system implemented for gear	Current month colour code applied to all gear	HSE Officer	Monthly
51	Certification & Documentation	Confirm register of lifting equipment updated	Equipment register reflects current inventory	HSE Officer	Monthly
52	Certification & Documentation	Verify competent person conducted periodic examination	Examination records signed by competent person	HSE Manager	Every 6 months
53	Certification & Documentation	Check defective gear quarantine and tagging process	Rejected gear tagged do-not-use and removed	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
54	Certification & Documentation	Confirm lifting plan references correct gear WLL	Lifting plan cross-checked against gear certificates	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
55	Certification & Documentation	Verify manufacturer certificate of conformity retained for new gear	Certificate of conformity filed for each new item	HSE Officer	On receipt of new gear
56	Certification & Documentation	Check lifting gear inspection frequency matches risk category	Inspection interval matches usage severity classification	HSE Manager	Every 6 months
57	Storage & Handling	Check lifting gear stored off ground on racks	Gear stored on designated racks, not on floor	Site Storeman	Weekly
58	Storage & Handling	Verify storage area protected from weather and chemicals	Covered storage, away from acids and solvents	Site Storeman	Weekly
59	Storage & Handling	Inspect gear for proper coiling or hanging to avoid kinks	Slings hung or coiled correctly without kinks	Site Storeman	Weekly
60	Storage & Handling	Confirm damaged gear segregated from serviceable gear	Segregated quarantine area clearly marked	Site Storeman	Weekly
61	Storage & Handling	Check transportation of gear avoids dragging on ground	Gear carried or lifted, not dragged over rough surfaces	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
62	Storage & Handling	Verify gear issued through controlled checkout system	Sign-out log maintained for issued lifting gear	Site Storeman	Before each use
63	Storage & Handling	Check returned gear inspected before restocking	Return inspection recorded before gear returned to store	Site Storeman	Upon return
64	Operator & Rigger Competency	Verify rigger holds valid rigging competency certificate	Certificate valid and matches lift category	HSE Manager	Before deployment
65	Operator & Rigger Competency	Confirm banksman or signalman trained and certified	Valid banksman certification available	HSE Manager	Before deployment
66	Operator & Rigger Competency	Check toolbox talk conducted before lifting operation	TBT record signed by all lifting crew members	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
67	Operator & Rigger Competency	Verify PPE worn by riggers appropriate for task	Hard hat, gloves, safety boots, hi-vis worn	HSE Officer	Before each lift
68	Operator & Rigger Competency	Confirm exclusion zone established under load path	Barricades and signage in place around lift area	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
69	Operator & Rigger Competency	Verify lifting supervisor holds appointed person qualification	Appointed person certificate valid for lift category	HSE Manager	Before deployment
70	Operator & Rigger Competency	Check refresher training completed within validity period	Refresher training certificate not expired	HSE Manager	Every 3 years
71	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Perform visual check of full sling length under tension	No irregularities observed under test tension	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
72	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Confirm correct sling angle used per lift plan	Sling angle within calculated safe working range	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
73	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Check load weight confirmed against gear WLL	Load weight documented and within combined WLL	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
74	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Verify tag lines attached for load control	Tag lines fitted and used during lift	Rigger	Before each lift
75	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Confirm ground conditions suitable for crane or lifting equipment	Ground bearing capacity verified, outriggers padded	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
76	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Check weather conditions acceptable for lifting operation	Wind speed within crane manufacturer limits	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
77	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Verify sling protected from sharp edges with corner protectors	Edge protectors fitted at all sharp load contact points	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
78	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Confirm sling length and reach suitable for lift geometry	Sling length matches lift plan calculations	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
79	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Check for presence of unauthorized personnel under suspended load	Area cleared, no personnel under load at any time	Lifting Supervisor	During lift
80	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Verify communication method between rigger and crane operator established	Radio or hand signals confirmed and understood	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
81	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Confirm lifting gear not modified or repaired informally	No welding, knots or unauthorized alterations present	Lifting Supervisor	Before each use
82	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Check sling capacity de-rated correctly for choke/basket hitch configuration	De-rated WLL calculated and documented for hitch type	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
83	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Verify test lift performed at low height before full lift	Trial lift conducted and load stable before proceeding	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
84	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Check crane load chart consulted for configuration used	Load chart consulted and radius/capacity confirmed	Crane Operator	Before each lift
85	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Confirm outrigger pads and mats used on soft ground	Outrigger pads sized adequately for ground bearing pressure	Lifting Supervisor	Before each lift
86	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Verify anti-two-block device functional on crane	Anti-two-block alarm tested and functioning	Crane Operator	Before each lift
87	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Check taglines used are non-conductive near live services	Non-conductive tag lines used near overhead power lines	Rigger	Before each lift
88	Pre-Use Functional Checks	Confirm lift supervisor present and in control throughout lift	Lift supervisor visible and directing operation continuously	Lifting Supervisor	During lift

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