Sets out recommended practices for the care and use of flat synthetic-webbing slings, but does not consider repairs to such slings or the use of such slings for the lifting of personnel.
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About this publication
PREFACE
1 SCOPE
2 INNOVATION
3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
4 DEFINITIONS
5 SELECTION
5.1 Product specification
5.2 Working load limit (WLL)
5.3 Material
5.4 End connections
5.5 Length of sling
6 USE
6.1 Advantages
6.2 Precautions
6.3 Connecting to a load
6.4 Connecting to a hook
6.5 Multileg slings
6.6 Choke hitches
6.7 Basket hitches
7 SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL)
8 STORAGE
9 INSPECTION
9.1 Signs of damage
9.2 Before each use
9.3 Evaluation
9.4 Periodic inspection
9.4.1 General
9.4.2 Testing
9.5 Inspection records
10 CLEANING
11 DISCARD CRITERIA
12 REPAIRS
APPENDIX A