When inspecting a fiber rope sling, check for distortion of the sling
hardware and for the following fiber conditions:
- Dry
- Brittle
- Scorched
- Discolored or rotten
- Varying in size or roundness.
If any of these conditions are found, the supervisor must
be notified and a determination made regarding the safety of the sling. If the sling is
found to be unsafe, it must be discarded.
Next, check the interior of the sling. It should be as clean as when the rope was new. A
build-up of powder-like sawdust on the inside of the fiber rope indicates excessive
internal wear and is an indication that the sling is unsafe.
Finally, scratch the fibers with a fingernail. If the fibers come apart easily, the fiber
sling has suffered some kind of chemical damage and must be discarded. |
