Guidance on the manufacture and safe use of cable-laid slings and grommets

Version history

Rev. 1.1 April 2019 – Reviewed by a working group and no changes required

Rev. 1 September 2016 – To include additional construction methods; to align with current codes; to amend formulae

August 2008 – Initial publication

Contents

• Introduction
• Abbreviations
• Cable-Laid Slings
• Termination
• Sling Rating
• Cable-Laid Grommets
• Grommet Rating
• Testing and Certification
• Identification, Marking and Record of Lifts
• Inspection and Thorough Examination
• Informative References
• Appendix 1 – Consolidation Test Certificate
• Appendix 2 – Certificate of Dimensional Conformity – Cable-Laid Slings
• Appendix 3 – Certificate of Dimensional Conformity – Cable-Laid Grommets
• Appendix 4 – Certificate of Examination
• Appendix 5 – Guidance on the Assessment, Condition and Discard of Cable-Laid Slings, Grommets and FERFS