When inspecting chain blocks, the following should be checked:
- Chain blocks should be kept lubricated
- Chain block brakes operation and their cleanliness from oil and grease (if applicable by the design)
- Latches. They should be free from defects and move freely with proper fitment to the block
- Wear of hooks and fittings
- Damaged or distorted chain end anchor
- Chain wear including bends, notches, elongations, twisting
- Load slipping, jamming
- Damaged covers
- Illegible markings
- Bent operating handles
If any defects have been found, they must be removed from service, kept separately and sent for examination/service/repair by an authorized party.
Slings should be inspected and removed from service if any of the below defects observed:
- Missing or illegible sling identification
- Acid or caustic burns
- Melting or charring of any part of the sling
- Holes, tears, cuts or snags
- Broken or worn stitching in load bearing splices
- Excessive abrasive wear
- Knots in any part of the sling
- Conditions that cause doubt as to continued use of a sling
- Discoloration and brittle or stiff areas on any part of the sling
- Pitted, corroded, cracked, bent, twisted, gouged or broken fittings
