1.1.

1 Inspection Criteria for Eyebolts

a. Ensure the Eyebolt has the Equipment Tag Number and Safe Working Load clearly and
legibly marked, and corresponds with the manufacturers certificate.
b. Inspect threads for wear, stretch or impact damage. The threads must be complete (no
broken threads) and full (i.e. no flats on top).
c. The threads should be concentric and fit neatly in a standard nut.
d. Inspect the eye of the bolt for wear, stretch and distortion.
e. Inspect the eye of the bolt for cracking at the crown of the ring (This also applies to any link
if fitted) and cracking.
f. Check squareness of shank against shoulder.
g. The complete Eyebolt shall be subjected to non-destructive testing at a period not
exceeding 1 year.

REJECTION CRITERIA

Missing or illegible Identification Number or Safe Working Load

Any mechanical damage i.e. nicks, cuts, gouges etc.

Any wear or corrosion in excess of 5% of the original dimension

Any distortion or stretch

Cracking

No hard stamping/cast markings of thread type

Any thermal damage or evidence of welding on the eyebolt i.e. nuts welded on

All "Dynamo" type eye bolts (parallel shank no collar)

Any modification to the eye bolt i.e. thread shortening, lengthening etc.

Hard stamping with low stress stamps

1.1.2 Inspection Criteria for Shackles

a. Ensure the Shackle has the Equipment Tag Number and Safe Working Load clearly and
legibly marked, and corresponds with the manufacturers certificate.
b. Ensure that all stamping is done using low stress stamps in the position recommended in
BS 3551.
c. Remove the shackle pin and inspect for wear deformation and cracking.
 d. Ensure it is the correct pin for the shackle.
e. Inspect pin threads for wear/deformation.
f. Inspect shackle body for deformation and cracking and check for wear in the crown and
pin hole.
g. Check alignment of pinhole and ensure the pin fits correctly.
h. In case of safety pin shackles, ensure split pins are fitted.
i. The complete shackle shall be subjected to non-destructive testing at a period not
exceeding 1 year.

REJECTION CRITERIA

Missing or illegible Identification Number or Safe Working Load

Any mechanical damage i.e. nicks, cuts, gouges etc.

Excessive movement between the shackle pin and the shackle threaded hole

Any wear or corrosion in excess of 5% of the original dimension

Any thermal damage or evidence of welding on the shackle

Any cracks

Stamping out with the recommended positions shown in BS 3551

No split pin fitted in safety or bolt type shackles

Hard stamping with low stress stamps

1.1.3 Inspection Criteria for Fixed and Adjustable Beam Clamps

a. Ensure the Beam Clamp has the Equipment Tag Number and Safe Working Load and
beam size clearly and legibly marked, and corresponds with the manufacturers
certificate.
b. Inspect the suspension shackle for wear, distortion, corrosion and cracking.
c. Inspect the load bar for wear, stretch, distortion and cracking.
d. Inspect inner and outer clamp for wear, distortion and cracking. Check jaws for
deformation.
e. Inspect adjusting bar for straightness and function. Check threads for wear and stretch.
f. Inspect female screwed spigots (in each clamp half) and ensure they are not deformed
due to over/under tightening.
g. Inspect "tommy bar" handle and ensure it is not bent or damaged.
 h. Where swivel jaws are fitted, ensure they rotate freely.
i. The complete Beam Clamp shall be subjected to non-destructive testing at a period not
exceeding 2 years.

REJECTION CRITERIA

Missing or illegible Identification Number or Safe Working Load

Any mechanical damage i.e. nicks, cuts, gouges etc.

Any wear or corrosion resulting in a loss of more than 5% of the original dimension

Any stretch, distortion or cracking

Hard stamping with low stress stamps

1.2 Chain Block and Ratchet Lever Block

1.2.1 Inspection
The Lifting Engineer shall conduct a thorough inspection of the block in its assembled condition.
Any of the following defects found during inspection shall be cause for rejection:

COMPONENT DEFECT TYPE REJECTION CRITERIA

Load Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original link dimensions.

(Round Link) b) Damage b) Cracks, heat damage, severe nicks, gouges or

distortion of links
c) Corrosion
c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.
d) Reeving
d) Load chain reeving incorrect.
e) Gauge Length
e) Load chain gauge length increase greater than 3%.

Load Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original link or pin

dimensions.
(Plate Link) b) Damage
b) Cracks, heat damage, severe nicks, gouges or
c) Corrosion distortion of links
d).Gauge Length c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.
 d) Load chain gauge length increase greater than 3%.

Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original diameter.

Anchorage
b) Damage b) Any cracks or distortion.

c) Corrosion c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.

Hooks As per Chapter 3 As per Ch 5 Paragraph 5.6.7

Block Body a) Damage a) Any mechanical damage or loose covers.

Powered a) Wear a) Excessive wear on drive mechanism.

Drive (where
fitted) b) Operation b) Incorrect or laboured drive operation.

Manual Drive a) Chain a) Broken or distorted links.

(where fitted) b) Drive sprocket b) Any cracks, excessive wear or distortion.

Ratchet Lever a) Damage a) Cracked or broken operating lever

b) Operation b) Incorrect or laboured drive operation.

1.3 Chain Block and Ratchet Lever Block

1.3.1 Inspection
The Lifting Engineer shall conduct a thorough inspection of the block in its assembled condition.
Any of the following defects found during inspection shall be cause for rejection:

COMPONENT DEFECT TYPE REJECTION CRITERIA

Load Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original link dimensions.

(Round Link) b) Damage b) Cracks, heat damage, severe nicks, gouges or

distortion of links
c) Corrosion
c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.
d) Reeving
d) Load chain reeving incorrect.
e) Gauge Length
e) Load chain gauge length increase greater than 3%.

Load Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original link or pin

dimensions.
(Plate Link) b) Damage
 c) Corrosion b) Cracks, heat damage, severe nicks, gouges or
distortion of links
d).Gauge Length
c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.

d) Load chain gauge length increase greater than 3%.

Chain a) Wear a) Wear in excess of 5% of original diameter.

Anchorage
b) Damage b) Any cracks or distortion.

c) Corrosion c) Excessive corrosion, pitting or any chemical attack.

Hooks As per Chapter 3 As per Ch 5 Paragraph 5.6.7

Block Body a) Damage a) Any mechanical damage or loose covers.

Powered a) Wear a) Excessive wear on drive mechanism.

Drive (where
fitted) b) Operation b) Incorrect or laboured drive operation.

Manual Drive a) Chain a) Broken or distorted links.

(where fitted) b) Drive sprocket b) Any cracks, excessive wear or distortion.

Ratchet Lever a) Damage a) Cracked or broken operating lever

b) Operation b) Incorrect or laboured drive operation.

1.4 Nylon Web Slings (ASME B30.9) - A synthetic web sling shall be removed
from service if conditions such as the following are present:
1. Missing or illegible sling identification.
2. Acid or caustic burns.
3. Melting or charring of any part of the sling.
4. Holes, tears, cuts, or snags.
5. Broken or worn stitching in load bearing splices.
6. Excessive abrasive wear.
7. Knots in any part of the sling.
8. Discoloration & brittle or stiff areas on any part of the sling, may mean chemical or
ultraviolet/sunlight damage.
9. Fittings that are pitted, corroded, cracked, bent, twisted, gouged, or broken.
10. For hooks, removal criteria as stated in ASME B30.10.
11. For rigging hardware, removal criteria as stated in ASME B30.26
12. Other conditions, including visible damage, that cause doubt as to the continued use of the
sling.
1.5 Polyester Round Slings (ASME B30.9) - A synthetic round sling shall be
removed from service if conditions such as the following are present:
1. Missing or illegible sling identification.
2. Acid or caustic burns.
3. Evidence of heat damage.
4. Holes, tears, cuts, abrasive wear, or snags that expose the core yarns.
5. Broken or damaged core yarns.
6. Weld splatter that exposes core yarns.
7. Knots in the roundslings, except for core yarns inside the cover.
8. Fittings that are pitted, corroded, cracked, bent, twisted, gouged, or broken.
9. For hooks, removal criteria as stated in ASME B30.10.
10. For rigging hardware, removal criteria as stated in ASME B30.26.
11. Other conditions, including visible damage, that may cause doubt as to the continued use of
the sling.