CONDITION OF ALL RIGGING EQUIPMENT  All rigging equipment should be inspected prior to each use. The following are excerpts from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.184, ASME B30.9 and ASME B30.20. For more detailed information please refer to the actual specification or the manufacturers recommendations. Copies of these specifications can be obtained by contacting the appropriate federal agency, manufacturer, or your ALL-LIFTS, INC. representative. ALL-LIFTS, INC. also will perform periodic rigging equipment inspections free of charge. Just ask your representative about our S.T.E.P. program. 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS  Whenever any sling is used, the following practices shall be observed:

• Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used. 

• Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or makeshift devices

• Slings shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacities. 

• Slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads balanced to prevent slippage

• Slings shall be securely attached to their loads.

• Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads. 

• Suspended loads shall be kept clear of all obstructions.

• All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads. 

• Hands or fingers shall not be placed between the sling and its load while the sling is being tightened around the load. 

• Shock loading is prohibited. 

• A sling shall not be pulled from under a load when the load is resting on the sling.

• Inspections. Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service.