Code of practice on the manufacture and safe use of cable-laid slings and grommets
- Code of Practice
- Revision 2 - April 2025
This document provides comprehensive guidance on the manufacture and safe use of cable-laid slings and grommets, primarily used in offshore heavy lifting operations.
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
Revision
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Rev. 2 - April 2025Some sections were re-ordered; a new section on handling, transportation and storage; information on wire rope grading; sling-eye maximum opening angle included; nominal pin diameter added for slings > 451-500 mm; references updated.
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Rev. 1.1 - April 2019Reviewed by a workgroup and no changes required
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Rev. 1 - September 2016To include additional construction methods; to align with current codes; to amend formulae
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Rev. - August 2008Initial publication