Checklist · Plant & Equipment Inspections
Rigging Equipment Inspection (Slings, Shackles, Hooks & Chains)
Formal inspection of rigging equipment in accordance with AS 3775, AS 4497, AS 2741 and Australian WHS regulations. Must be completed by a licensed rigger or competent person.
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| INSPECTION DETAILS | ||
| Work Location / Site | ||
| Inspection Date | ||
| Inspector Name | ||
| Rigging Licence Number | ||
| WIRE ROPE SLINGS | ||
| Wire rope – no broken wires exceeding allowable limit | Pass | Fail |
| Wire rope – no kinking, birdcaging or core protrusion | Pass | Fail |
| Wire rope – no corrosion, pitting or heat damage | Pass | Fail |
| Ferrule/swage – no cracks, distortion or slippage | Pass | Fail |
| Sling eyes – correct geometry, no distortion | Pass | Fail |
| SWL tag present and legible | Yes | No |
| SYNTHETIC FIBRE SLINGS | ||
| Webbing – no cuts, tears, abrasion or holes | Pass | Fail |
| Webbing – no chemical damage, discolouration or stiffness | Pass | Fail |
| Webbing – no heat damage or melted fibres | Pass | Fail |
| Load indicator stitching (if fitted) – not broken | Pass | Fail |
| Wear sleeve (if fitted) – intact | Pass | Fail |
| SWL tag present and legible | Yes | No |
| CHAIN SLINGS | ||
| Chain links – no cracks, nicks, gouges or deformation | Pass | Fail |
| Chain links – no elongation exceeding 5% of original length | Pass | Fail |
| Chain links – no corrosion or weld repairs | Pass | Fail |
| Master link – no distortion or wear | Pass | Fail |
| Grade identification mark legible | Yes | No |
| SWL tag present and legible | Yes | No |
| SHACKLES | ||
| Shackle bow – no cracks, cuts, corrosion or distortion | Pass | Fail |
| Shackle pin – correct pin fitted, fully threaded and moused | Pass | Fail |
| Pin threads undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| WLL marking legible on shackle body | Yes | No |
| HOOKS | ||
| Hook – no cracks, gouges or distortion | Pass | Fail |
| Hook throat opening within 15% of original | Pass | Fail |
| Safety latch present and functional | Pass | Fail |
| Swivel – free rotation, no damage | Pass | Fail |
| WLL marking legible | Yes | No |
| EYEBOLTS & LIFTING POINTS | ||
| Eyebolts – no cracks, distortion or corrosion | Pass | Fail |
| Eyebolt threads undamaged and fully engaged | Pass | Fail |
| Collar/shoulder type where angular loads applied | Yes | No |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Items requiring quarantine / removal from service | ||
| Defects identified (describe or "None") | ||
| Inspector Signature | ||
| Supervisor Signature | ||