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Sécurité d'utilisation des éiingues de levage en câble métallique. Code de bonne pratique

Leitfaden zur sicheren Verwendung von Schlingen aus Drahtseil für allgemeine Hebezwecke

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Contents
Page Page
Foreword Inside front cover 4. Doubled and choked 3
Cooperating organizations Back cover 5. Example of offsetting load to provide a tilt 4
6. Choke hitch double wrapped 4
Code of practice 7. Two single-leg slings used with direct attachment 5
1. Scope 1 8. Two single-leg slings used in choke hitch 6
2, Definition 1 9. Two single-leg slings used in basket hitch 6
3. Marking, control and issue of clings 1 10. Two single-leg slings used in double wrap
4. Methods of slinging 1 choke hitch 7
5. Use of wire rope slings by persons 11. Two single-leg slings used in double wrap
responsible for lifting loads 8 basket hitch 7
6. Inspection, thorough examination 12. Two-leg sling 10
and discard criteria 8 13. Three-leg sling 10
14. Four-leg sling 11
Appendix 15. Examples of protective packing also
showing angle of choke 11
A. Load stability
l2 16. Examples of rope distortion and damage 11
17. Alignment of centre of gravity 12
Figures
18. Example showing effect of centre of
1. Vertical or straight lift 2 gravity misalignment 12
2. Basket hitch 19. Example of stable load 12
3. Simple choke hitch 20. Example of high centre of gravity relative
to attachment points 12

Foreword
This code of practice, prepared under the direction of the that many other slinging operations, not specifically
Mechanical Engineering Standards Committee, is intended covered here, can be resolved by reference to the general
to complement BS 1290. principles applied in this code.
I t s aim is to prevent accidents due to the misuse of slings BS 6166 gives additional assistance on rating with respect
and bad slinging techniques, by giving guidance on good to clause 4 of this code.
practice and on the safe use of wire rope slings. The code Throughout this code it has been assumed that essentially
restricts itself to the use of slings for general lifting balanced loads are being lifted and that the load in each
purposes as covered by BS 1290. It is suggested however, leg of a multi-leg sling is broadly equal.

This code of practice represents a standard of good practice and takes the form of recommendations. Compliance with
it does not confer immunity from relevant statutory and legal requirements.

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British Standard Code of practice for

The safe use of wire rope slings

for general lifting purposes

I . Scope (d) Suitable facilities exist for the storage of slings,

This code of ,practice provides guidance on the safe use of (e) A visual inspection of the sling i s carried out during
slings manufactured in accordance with BS 1290. use a t intervals whose frequency will be governed by
NOTE. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard the conditions of use (see 6.2).
are listed on t h e inside back cover. (f) Routine thorough examinations are carried out by
a competent person (see 6.3).
2. Definition
For the purposes of this code the following definition 4. Methods of slinging
applies.
4.1 General. A number of methods of slinging are shown
2.1 safe working load (SWL). The value marked on the in figures 1 to 14 using single-leg slings, two single-leg slings
sling in mass units. BS 1290 expíains the method by which used together and multi-legged slings, complying with
the safe working load is calculated, BS 1290. The methods and loads shown are intended to
be typical examples and the methods of lifting are not
3. Marking, control and issue of slings intended to be exhaustive.
Facilities and procedures should be established to ensure 4.2 Single-leg slings, Figures 1 to 5 show basic methods of
that the following is carried out. using a single-leg sling.
(a) Each sling, before being issued for use, i s marked In figures 3 and 4 a noose is formed in the rope which
in accordance with BS 1290. tightens as the load i s lifted, This does not grip the load
(b) The statutory t e s t certificate stating the SWL and completely and should be used only when the load is
the statutory record of thorough examinations are easily stabilized or cannot slip out of the sling. Stability
kept readily available for inspection. can be improved by slinging from a position away from
(c) All persons using slings and a l l supervisors of slinging the point of balance (see figure 5).
operations are adequately trained in the methods of The same general limitations apply to figure 6 as to the
slinging and the safe use of slings appropriate to their simple choke hitch shown in figure 3, except that with
duties". This should include the identification of the double wrapped choke hitch the load i s gripped more
obvious defects likely to affect the safe use of the sling. fully, and hence i s secured more effectively.

*Guidance i s given in clause 16 a n d appendix A of BS 5744 : 1979.

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A choke hiich should not, however, be used for handling (Y

composite loads such as loose bundles af tubes or bars,

2 x SWL of single leg x cos -
2
unless the friction grip between the parts is sufficient to
prevent them slipping from the sling. In such circumstances, Includedangle 1 30' 1 60' 1 90°

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two single-leg clings, of the type shown in figures 1O and 11,
should be used. a
cos - 0.97 0.87 0.71
4.3 TWOsingle-leg slings used together*. Two single-leg 2
slings used a t an angle (or a multi-leg sling having two legs
similarly used) provide a more stable lifting arrangement When using two single-leg slings together, care should be
than a single-leg sling. taken to ensure that:
When using two single-leg slings, as shown in figures 7 to 11, (a) the slings are of the same length;
the included angle LY between the legs should be restricted (b) where the slings have different SWL ratings then
to 90 o maximum to avoid the risk of displacing one of the load that can be lifted i s related to the lesser SWL;
the slings from the hook or distorting the hook.
(c) the attachment points of the slings to the load are
Whilst the multi-leg slings in BS 1290 are designed for the far enough apart to give stability without exceeding
uniform load method of rating (see clause 1 and 6.1 of 90 O . In the case cf two single-legs used in basket hitch,
BS 1290 : 1983). when two single-leg slings are used the angle between any two diagonally opposite legs
together they may be rated by the trigonometrical method, should not exceed 90 o (see figures 9 and 11 1;
in which case the load that may be lifted is given by the
(d) when lifting unbalanced loads the individual legs
following formula.
are not overloaded (see appendix A),
Where loose bundles or smooth objects are to be lifted,
double wrap choke hitch or double wrap basket hitch
i s preferable.
4.4 Multi-leg Sling. A multi-leg sling may have two, three
or four legs (see figures 12 to 14). Atwo-leg and four-leg
sling should not be used a t an included angle greater
than 90 o unless the sling is so marked. In no circumstances
should the included angle exceed 120 O .
A three-legsling should not be used if any one leg makes
an angle to the vertical greater than 45 O ,

NOTE. The total load that may be lifted when the included angle does
not exceed 9 0 o i s 1.4 X that marked on the single sling.
Figure 7. Two single-leg slings used with direct attachment

*Attention is drawn to the requirements of the Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations 1961. Regulation 37í2)relates to the use
of two single-leg slings.

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5. Use of wire rope slings by persons responsible (2) a thimble or stirrup is used where practicable
for lifting loads a t the eye to reduce damage to the rope and thereby
prolong the life of both the eye and the main part
5.1 Before lifting a load
of the rope;
5.1.1 Ensure that the load is suitable for lifting with a
(h) a sling in choke hitch i s not used to turn, rotate or
wire rope sling, The sling should not be allowed t o damage
drag a load unless special precautions are taken to ensure
the load, nor should the sling itself be damaged. If the sling
that neither the sling nor the load is damaged: such
is t o be attached to the load, the points used for attach-
special precautions may entail a reduction of the safe
ment, eng. lugs and eyebolts, should be suitable and
working load;
adequate for the purpose of lifting the whole load.
(i) to assist in the control of the swing or rotation of
5.1.2 Assess the weight of the load to be lifted. If the gross
the load a tag line(s) or control rope(s) i s available.
weight is not marked, the information may be obtainable
from the consignment notes, manuals, plans, etc. If there i s 5.3 Raising or lowering the load. When raising or lowering
no information, the weight should be assessed by a person the load ensure that:
competent to do so. (a) a recognizablecode of signals i s used which i s fully
5.1.3 Ensure that the sling is strong enough. Having regard understood by all concerned*;
to the method of slinging, make sure that SWL of the sling (b) there i s nothing to prevent the free movement of
is adequate for the load to be lifted. the load, e.g. holding-down bolts or jointing;
As far as i s reasonably practicable the effective diameters (c) there are no obstacles, such as cables or pipes,
of pins, hooks or other components over which soft eyes which can be fouled and there is sufficient height for
are used should not be less than twice the rope diameter for the lift;
single part legs, and four times the rope diameter for double (d) every person concerned with the operation can see
part legs (spliced endless or grommet).
and/or communicate with all other persons concerned;
5.1.4 Ensure that the sling i s in good condition. Slings (e) all personnel are clear of the load;
found to be damaged or to have deteriorated to such an
( f ) the load i s in balance (see appendix A);
extent that they are considered not safe for use, should
be withdrawn from service immediately (see clause 6). (9) the load i s raised or lowered steadily avoiding
snatch loading;
5.1.5 Ensure that the load will be in balance when lifted,
Attach the slings to designed lifting points where provided. (h) the sling is not trapped under the load. If necessary
If lifting points are not marked on the load, the position place suitable battens etc. in positions so that the load
of the centre of gravity should be assessed. The type of can be put down without damage to itself and without
sling and the slinging methods used should ensure that trapping the sling;
the load will not topple or slip (see clause 4). The support- (i) there are no free swinging legs; even when hooked
ing hook should be positioned directly above the centre back they might constitute a danger and should be
of gravity. Where this i s not practicable, particular care subject t o careful control.
should be taken when lifting the load (see 5.3 and
5.4 Precautions. The following precautions should be
appendix A).
taken.
5.1.6 Ensure the load contains no loose accessories. If the
(a) Do not allow ANYONE to ride on the load.
load comprises a number of pieces, for instance a bundle
of pipes, choose a slinging method which will secure a l l (b) Do not allow the load t o be carried over ANYONE
the pieces (see 4.1,4.2 and figures 4, 6 and IO). without exercising due care.
Do not attach sling to banding or strapping unless they are (c) Do not leave a suspended load unattended.
designed for the purpose. (d) Do not drag slings on the floor.
5.2 Fitting the sling. When fitting the sling ensure that: (e) Do not expose the clings unnecessarily to corrosive
(a) sling legs are free of any tendency to kink; liquids, solids, vapours or to excessive heat.
(b) only the eye termination or link i s placed on the
crane hook;
6. Inspection, thorough examination
and discard criteria
(c) the terminations are properly seated without
overcrowding; 6.1 General. During service slings are subjected to
conditions which affect their safe working characteristics.
(d) the load is effectively secured by the sling; It i s necessary therefore to ensure, as far as i s reasonably
(e) the relevant leg angle does not exceed that for practicable, that the sling is safe for continued use.
which the sling i s rated and marked (see 4.3); The sling should be inspected for damage or deterioration
(f) the sling i s not bent around any corners that might before being issued for use, and thereafter be checked for
damage or reduce the effective strength of the sling. obvious defects, a t suitable intervals during service.
Where necessary suitable packing pieces should be used Additionally, routine thorough examinations should be
(see figure 15); carried out by a competent person.
(9) when using choke hitch: If a t any time there i s reason to doubt the safe condition
(1 the angle of choke i s allowed to form i t s e l f of the sling, it should be withdrawn from service and
naturally and i s not forced; subjected to a thorough examination.

*See figure 2 of BS 5744 : 1979.

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6.2 Inspection (for details see 6.4).An inspection i s a 6.4.3 Corrosion. Corrosion may occur where slings have
visual check on the condition of the sling to identify been improperly stored or have been used i n particularly
damage or deterioration which might affect i t s fitness corrosive conditions, such as in moving loads in and out of
for use, such as: acid/alkali baths. The effect is readily identified through
(a) broken wires; the loss of flexibility and roughness to the touch. Whilst
slight surface rusting i s unlikely t o affect the rope strength,
(b) distortion of the rope (crushing, kinking etc.);
it may be indicative of internal corrosion, the effect of
(c) distortion of ferrules, splicing or fittings; which is not predictable.
(d) excessive wear; Where internal corrosion or corrosion beneath the serving
(e) heat damage; of a hand splice is suspected, the sling should be withdrawn
(f) corrosion. from service and referred to a competent person for
thorough examination.
6.3 Thorough examination. A thorough examination is a
visual examination carried out by a competent person, 6.4.4 Significant distortion of the rope. The sling should
and where necessary supplemented by other means, be discarded when distortion due t o kinking, crushing,
such as non-destructive testing, in order to detect damage core collapse, or knotting is identified (see figure 16).
or deterioration which might affect the fitness for use However, in certain circumstances permanent deformation
of the sling. may occur without necessarily affecting the strength of the
sling, e.g. flattening when the rope i s bent around a small
It is an essential feature of this thorough examination
diameter under heavy loading.
that the results are documented.
In cases where it i s difficult to distinguish between
A routine thorough examination should be carried out a t
detrimental distortion and acceptable deformation the
intervals not exceeding 6 months and this interval should
sling should be withdrawn from service and referred to a
be less where deemed necessary in the light of service
competent person for examination.
conditions or where required by statutory regulations.
6.4 Assessment of the condition of the sling and discard 6.4.5 Heat damage. There should be no discoloration of
the wires, nor evidence of overheating, such as loss of
criteria
lubrication or pitting of the wires caused by electrical
6.4.1 Broken wires* arcing, etc.
6.4.1.1 General. Broken wires are detrimental because of: A sling which has been exposed to high temperatures,
(a) the possibility of injury to users’ hands; ¡.e. in excess o f 1O0 ‘C,for any length of time may have
(b) the loss of strength in the rope. a significantly reduced strength.

Broken wires are usualiy caused by mechanical damage, Where such heat damage i s identified the sling should
although corrosion may be a significant factor. be withdrawn from service and referred t o a competent
The appearance of well distributed broken wires has no person.
marked effect on the strength of the sling, but it might 6.4.6 Damaged or defective fittíngs, ferrules or splices.
be indicative of mechanical or corrosive damage. Generally, Particular attention should be paid to signs of:
the loss of strength caused by the mechanical or corrosive (a) opening up or cracking of the hook;
action on the rope as a whole is more critical than the
(b) distortion and wear of links or closing of the thimble;
loss in strength resulting from the actual wire breaks.
(c) cracks in the ferrule;
To prevent injury to the users’ hands, protruding wires
should be broken off in the gusset by reverse bending (d) severe crushing or abrasion of the ferrule or hand
until fracture occurs. splice;
6.4.1.2 Randomly distributed breaks. If the total number (e) pulling out of splice or ferrule;
of visible broken wires in any length of 10 rope diameters (f) concentrations of broken wires near to the ferrule
exceeds 5 % of the total number of wires in the rope, or splice, or in the splice;
the sling should be withdrawn from service and referred (9) the effect of bursting stress a t the throat of the eye
to a competent person for thorough examination. due to the use of a pin of excessive diameter or certain
6.4.1.3 Localized breaks. If there are three or more broken types of thimble;
wires closely grouped (¡.e. a t a specific point in the rope) (h) fractured wires on the outside surface of the eye,
or in any one strand within a length of 6 rope diameters, for instance where a soft eye has been used with an
the sling should be discarded. excessively small pin;
6.4.2 Excessive wear. If surface wear reduces the measured (j) effect of friction on bearing surface of a soft eye.
diameter of the rope a t any point to be less than 90 % of
Items (a) and (b) may be an indication of overloading
the nominal diameter, the sling should be discarded.
and will usually be justification for withdrawing the sling
from service.

*The Docks Regulations (1 9341, The Shipbuilding and Ship Repairing Regulations (1 960) and The Construction (Lifting Operations)
Regulations (1961) contain specific requirements relating t o the number of broken wires.

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NOTE. The total load that may be lifted is that marked

on the sling assembly.
Figure 13. Three-leg sling

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e of choke

Figure 15. Examples r>f protective packing

also showing angle of choke

NOTE. The total load that may be lifted is that marked on the sling
assembly.
Figure 14. Four-leg sling

(a) Kinking (b) Crushing

Figure 16. Examples of rope distortion and damage

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Appendix A

Load stability (d) in severe cases the load may topple or be displaced
A.1 General. Before lifting with slings it is important to from the sling with consequent damage.
ensure that the load will be stable when it i s raised clear When there i s uncertainty about the balance of a load,
of the ground. It is dangerous if a load can tilt or swing it may be necessary to have a series of trial lifts before
in an uncontrolled manner, or if it can topple over. the position of balance can be determined. The load should
A load will not tilt, if, before lifting, the sling(s) is arranged be lifted only sufficiently for the degree and direction of
so that the load i s suspended with i t s centre of gravity any tilt and swing to be determined. The tendency to tilt
aligned directly below the main point of attachment of and swing should be corrected by moving the slinging
the hook (see figure 17). (The centre of gravity is the points and the supporting hook a little a t a time, each time
point about which the parts of a body, when left free, making a trial lift until the position of balance is obtained
exactly balance each other.) (see figure 18).
A.2 Effect of 'out of balance'. If a load i s out of balance A.3 Effect of a high centre of gravity. To minimize the
when lifted, it will tilt and swing towards the position of risk of toppling, the points of attachment of the sling legs
balance, until the centre of gravity settles directly below should, where practicable, be above the centre of gravity
the main point of attachment. of the load (see figure 19).
This movement can give rise to a hazardous situation: Where the centre of gravity of the load is above the point
of sling attachment, a greater stability will result where
(a) the swinging load might strike persons or obstacles; the angle (Y between the horizontal and the sling leg,
(b) the individual sling legs might become overloaded; i s substantially greater than the angle 0 formed between
(cl the load might move within the sling; the horizontal and the centre of gravity (see figure 20).

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Figure 17. Alignment of centre Figure 18. Example showing effect of centre of gravity misalignment
of gravity

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Example of stable load Figure 20. Example of high centre

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Publications referred to
BS 1290 Specification for wire rope slings a n d sling legs for general l i f t i n g purposes
BS 5744 Code of practice for t h e safe use of cranes (overheadlunderhung travelling and goliath cranes, high pedestal and portal jib
dockcide cranes, manually-operated a n d light cranes, container handling cranes and rail-mounted low carriage cranes)
BS 6166 Recommendations for rating of lifting gear for general purposes

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Cooperating organizations
The Mechanical Engineering Standards Committee, under whose *Institution of Plant Engineers
direction this British Standard was prepared, consists of Institution of Production Engineers
representatives from the following: Lloyd's Register of Shipping
+London Transport Executive
'Associated Offices Technical Committee
Association of Consulting Engineers 'Ministry of Defence
*National Coal Board
Association of Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturers
Oil Companies Materials Association
Association of Mining Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Process Plant Association
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British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers' Association (BEAMA) Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited
British Gas Corporation Telecommunication Engineering Si Manufacturing Association
British Gear Manufacturers' Association (TEMA)
British Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers' Association Water-tube Boilermakers' Association
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Chartered Institution of Building Services
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Department of Industry (National Engineering Laboratory) Association of Supervisory and Executive Engineers
*Department of The Environment (PSA) British Ports Association
Department of Trade (Marine Division) British Steel Industry (Wire Section)
Department of Transport Bureau Veritas
"Electricity Supply Industry in England and Wales Chain Testers Association of Great Britain
Energy Industries Council Federation of Wire Rope Manufacturers in Great Britain
*Engineering Equipment Users' Association Honourable Company of Master Mariners
*Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment Institution of Industrial-Safety Officers
and Cranes Institution of Mining and Metallurgy
*Health and Safety Executive Institution of Mining Engineers
Institution of Gas Engineers National Association of Lift Makers
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