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Some one trip lifting slings have found there way into our collection of tested lifting slings. I removed them from use, and was told by the user that they were not used to lift anything but more as a tie.
Do you think it would be acceptable to identify (cable ties) these slings and instruct users they must not be used for lifting equipment? Or am I asking for trouble? They are used on site and not always overseen by a supervisor. If someone used the sling for lifting and it failed who would be liable?
As always, look forward to your input.
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Having been involved with a company that provided one way slings to assist customers we did purchase them from the same supplier as our in house reusable. However based on volume of purchased there was only one "batch certificate" issued for some 100 pieces. To prevent (avoid litigation) miss use our documented instructions final step was to destroy the sling by cutting through it. Bit excessive and wasteful but £30 compared to a customer employees life...and the associated reputation issues! Operated a similar policy in reverse for any contractor sling found at our site... They can take it back, but if it ain't on our list and fully traceable we are not to use it.
Given FFI the paperwork trail to cover back sides is unfortunately becoming very important, and quite a useful tool when the bean counters ask "can't we just"
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Having been involved with a company that provided one way slings to assist customers we did purchase them from the same supplier as our in house reusable. However based on volume of purchased there was only one "batch certificate" issued for some 100 pieces. To prevent (avoid litigation) miss use our documented instructions final step was to destroy the sling by cutting through it. Bit excessive and wasteful but £30 compared to a customer employees life...and the associated reputation issues! Operated a similar policy in reverse for any contractor sling found at our site... They can take it back, but if it ain't on our list and fully traceable we are not to use it.
Given FFI the paperwork trail to cover back sides is unfortunately becoming very important, and quite a useful tool when the bean counters ask "can't we just"
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I think you would be better off cutting them, disposing of them and if needed, purchasing suitable equipment that is designed to tie things with.
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I am used to using colour coding on lifting equipment and accessories, changed every 6 months in line with inspection and change out of rigging gear. That way, everybody knows only to use equipment currently approved for use which displays relevant colour code. Anything else gets quarantined and returned to vendor, or chopped up by the welder so it cant be used again. Simple but effective way to ensure no misunderstanding. Likewise with the traceability, before it goes into use, certs must be in our possession.
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wturner wrote:Some one trip lifting slings have found there way into our collection of tested lifting slings. I removed them from use, and was told by the user that they were not used to lift anything but more as a tie.
Do you think it would be acceptable to identify (cable ties) these slings and instruct users they must not be used for lifting equipment? Or am I asking for trouble? They are used on site and not always overseen by a supervisor. If someone used the sling for lifting and it failed who would be liable?
As always, look forward to your input. They will end up being used for lifting, if I were you I would round them all up and issue back to the supplier. Also my debate with one use slings...........what is the first lift?? the lifting onto the lorry bed or the lifting off, not to mention the lifting to the final resting place.......
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