Say this
- Every piece of lifting gear must be tested and certified by an authorised examiner, with its safe working load stated (WSH (General Provisions) Regs, reg 20).
- Lifting gear is thoroughly examined at least once a year (General Provisions Regs, reg 20). Look for the colour code or tag that shows it is in date.
- Never load gear beyond its safe working load (reg 20). Remember that wide sling angles raise the load on each leg.
- Check slings before use. Throw out any with cuts, broken wires, kinks, crushing, burns or a missing tag. Check shackle pins are fitted and tight.
- Rig the load so it is stable and balanced, with the centre of gravity under the hook and no loose items (WSH Council, Safe Lifting CoP).
- Tell the crane operator the weight of the load. Use tag lines to control it (WSH Council, Safe Lifting CoP).
- Report any damaged gear to the lifting supervisor and take it out of use.
Ask the crew
- Where do you find the safe working load of a sling?
- Name three defects that mean a sling must not be used.
- Why do we use tag lines?
Show them
- Inspect a wire rope sling and a webbing sling and point out the tag and colour code.
- Show a damaged sling next to a good one.
- Show how a shackle pin should be fitted.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
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Sources
- Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, Singapore Statutes Online (AGC).
- Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces, WSH Council.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
