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1) Initial
This level of inspection is done at the time that the sling is received into your
facility. The inspector should ensure that no damage has occurred during
transit, and also verify that the sling work load limits match those contained in
the manufacturer's catalogue. If your facility documents the sling inspection
process through written inspection records, the paper trail should begin at this
stage
2) Frequent
The frequent level of inspection should be done by the sling user before each
use. The sling should be examined and removed from service if damage is
detected. The sling user should also determine that the sling is proper for the
user conditions, care task required and the required weight capacity.
3) Periodic
Your facility might want to consider implementing a program for a periodic
level of inspection at regular intervals. The interval should be based upon
the frequency of use, severity of the service cycle and information derived
through the inspection process. Recommendations to prevent damage and
enhance service life could be made by staff that perform the periodic inspec-
tions. If written inspection records are maintained, they should always refe-
rence the unique sling identification number, and be updated to record the
condition of the sling. Not intended to represent all potential inspection steps
or all potential aspects of product management program. Judgment of inspec-
tor/site prevails.
Sling inspection technique
The sling inspection procedure should be thorough, systematic and con-
sistent; both visual and "hands on" inspection techniques are recommen-
ded. Certain forms of damage are far more discernable through hands-on
inspection, than by visual inspection. For example, fabric stiffness, crushed
webbing, as well as, thinning fabric can be identified through tactile inspec-
tion. Visual inspection alone may not reveal all forms of sling damage. Once
signs of damage have been identified, do not downgrade the work load limit
of the sling, with the intent of continuing to use it, but at limited capacity or
frequency. This is sometimes done to get more service life out of a damaged
sling. The operating rule and standard should be: intact = use; damage = do
not use.
Consider the practice of documenting sling inspections through written
inspection records. The documentation should include information such as:
the name of manufacturer, the sling stock number, width and length, the
unique sling identification number (important in differentiating similar slings),
as well as the condition of the sling. Other important information might also
include the date it was received or put into use at your facility and any special
features (if applicable). A beneficial outcome of an inspection program would
be the realization of repetitive forms of damage and the analysis that would
lead to specific recommendations.
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