Polyester Sling is produced using special weaving techniques with 100% Polyester raw material. One of the most widely used auxiliary equipment in the industrial sector is slings. One of the most important steps in the use of cranes is the slinging of the load. Poor sling use can lead to injury to personnel, damage to vehicles or other hazards.
The use of a sling is the most time-consuming operation in crane operation. It is mandatory to work following occupational safety rules in sling use. Within the scope of the 6331 numbered ‘Occupational Health and Safety Law’, the minimum requirements for the use of work equipment in terms of health and safety are clearly defined:
- The slings must be checked by specialised and certified AND Engineers in accordance with the criteria specified in the standards.
- If a standard period is not specified, periodic checks must be carried out and reported at least once a year and every 3 months in areas of frequent use, depending on the periods specified in the regulation.
What should be considered in slings according to the Occupational Safety Regulation?
Polyester slings, which are one of the facilitating products of load transport, have a very resistant and robust structure. Slings and sling operators utilised according to occupational safety regulations are protected against possible occupational accidents. Accordingly, the points to be considered in the use of slings are as follows:
- The strength of the loads must be determined.
- Slings must have suitable features for the work to be done.
- The slings must be untied and the load must be balanced.
- The vehicle must not be stopped suddenly in an emergency.
- It should not encounter any obstacles in lifting or movement.
- There should be no foreign matter on the load or crane.
- The slings must be upright before working.
- It is necessary to make sure that the loading area is clean before lifting the load.
- Periodic inspection and maintenance are mandatory.
How are Periodic Controls of Slings Performed?
Periodic controls of slings are carried out in two ways.
- Visual Controls: Chains are checked for wear, deformation, link wire diameter thinning, link length elongation. Slings are checked for wear, deformation, weakening due to wetness. Hook and lock controls are carried out.
- Static and Dynamic Tests: Thanks to the dynamic test, the sling is loaded with a load 1.1 times its capacity and the moving test is performed. In the static test, the test is completed by loading the sling with a load of 1.25-1.5 times its capacity and keeping it suspended for at least 10 minutes.
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