NCIG - PTO - Using Lifting Gear: Hooks, Shackles & Sheave Blocks

• Audit Title/Client/Date (reverse order)

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

EVALUATION

• Are all activities performed in compliance with an accepted JSEA that is still adequate for the current tasks & conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all persons appear to understand the requirements of the JSEA & have signed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOOKS

• Is there evidence that hooks are inspected by a competent person before each use & by a 'Lifting Equipment Specialist' at intervals as recommended by the manufacturer? (usually annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks marked with the WLL & manufacturer's identification code?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks fitted with a safety catch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks to be used in a chain sling at least the same WLL as the chain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the hook not used if:

• It (crane hook) is unable to rotate freely at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The hook is bent or distorted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The hook has been subjected to a welding repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SHACKLES

• Is there evidence that shackles are inspected by a competent person before each use & by a 'Lifting Equipment Specialist' at intervals as recommended by the manufacturer? (usually annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shackles marked with the WLL & manufacturer's identification code & quality grade? (S or higher)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shackles at least the same WLL as the chain, hook & other parts of any sling used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were nuts and bolts not used in place of the proper shackle pin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did shackles permanently attached to lifting devices have their pins secured by seizing or mousing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was any shackle that was bent, deformed, damaged or worn in the crown or pin by more than 10% not used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SHEAVE BLOCKS

• Is there evidence that sheave blocks are inspected by a competent person before each use & by a 'Lifting Equipment Specialist' at intervals as recommended by the manufacturer? (usually annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sheave blocks marked with the WLL, manufacturers identification code, nominal size of rope, rope material, rope grade & rope construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the groove of the sheaves correct for the rope size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other risks or issues associated with the activities observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location of Observation

• COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

• Comments & recommendations to be actioned by

• Signature of observer

  Sign