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

  • Code of Practice
  • Revision 1.1 - May 2019

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

  • Rev. 1.1 - April 2019
    Reviewed by a workgroup and no changes required
  • Rev. 1 - September 2016
    To include additional construction methods; to align with current codes; to amend formulae
  • Rev. - August 2008
    Initial publication