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Slings and load-handling devices are subjected to significant stresses during each use, often in challenging environments. To ensure safety, especially for your employees, you as the operator are required to have these work tools inspected regularly by qualified or expert personnel. With SNI-Nord at your side, the inspection is carried out reliably, professionally, and properly.
The inspection of slings is mandated by the professional association regulations. As a competent partner, we conduct the inspection of your slings in accordance with DGUV-R 100-500, formerly UVV.
Slings create a connection between the lifting device and the load or between the lifting device and a load-handling device. Slings are, therefore, tools that are not directly part of the hoist but are essential for enabling the transportation of loads. The most common slings include ropes, chains, lifting straps, and round slings. To ensure safety in your company, it is important not only to consider the load-bearing capacity of the slings but also to regularly inspect them for mechanical, chemical, and thermal damage and to be aware of the criteria for discard age. This is the only way to fulfill your obligation to inspect slings properly.
Load-handling devices establish the connection between the load and the lifting equipment and are used for the transport or handling of loads. There are various types of load-handling devices, including clamps, spreader beams, C-hooks, and vacuum lifters. Additionally, lifting lugs, wire rope slings, and load-lifting magnets are considered load-handling devices. Often, slings are used as intermediaries during transport, which is why slings and their components are also classified as load-handling devices.
Load-handling devices fall under the directive 2006/42/EC, which states that these tools are components that are not part of the lifting mechanism. However, the following items are not recognized as load-handling devices: concrete buckets, lifting nets, or bulk containers. Special inspections, conducted by qualified personnel, are necessary to monitor for mechanical damage and to assess the load-bearing capacity of these devices. By regularly conducting the required inspections, you ensure that technical details are checked, creating a safe workplace for you and your employees.
Slings and load-handling devices may only be inspected by qualified persons who have passed a competence test according to BetrSichV §2 (6) and ArbschG §7. Our employees have obtained this qualification by participating in seminars and are thoroughly trained in the fundamental physical concepts and legal regulations. As qualified persons for inspecting slings, they are well aware of their duties, rights, and responsibilities, as well as everything necessary for the maintenance and storage of slings.
SNI-Nord GmbH conducts the recurring inspection of slings and load-handling devices according to DGUV-R 100-500, independently of the manufacturer and across Germany! Our qualified employees, as per BetrSichV §2 (6) and ArbschG §7, inspect and provide consultation on-site, contributing to the safety of your company. Since the inspection must be repeated regularly at intervals of one year, we are a dependable and trustworthy partner for inspection services and maintenance.
As qualified experts, the inspection technicians at SNI-Nord GmbH conduct a visual and functional inspection of your slings and load-handling devices in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. During this process, they check for any defects. The inspection typically includes:
As part of our sling inspection, we check the following, among others:
As part of our load-handling device inspection, we check the following, among others:
The inspection can identify defects in the equipment, such as bends, fractures, and crushes, as well as wear, corrosion, and loosenings. If any defects are detected, our staff will either rectify them or assist you in their immediate resolution. Necessary repairs or maintenance can be carried out quickly and cost-effectively in conjunction with the recurring inspection. If a damage incident occurs that requires a re-inspection, our qualified inspectors will conduct it as quickly as possible, ensuring that your operations are back on track safely. Regular inspection and maintenance of slings reduce equipment downtime and increase their service life.
The inspection results and any detected defects are, of course, documented. An entry in the inspection logbook and a separate inspection report certify the inspection, the results, and the evaluation of whether there are any concerns about the continued use of the sling or load-handling device. If a defect-free inspection result is confirmed, our staff will issue an inspection sticker, which also indicates the next scheduled inspection date.
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Slings are often made of wires, but sometimes they are made of synthetic or natural fibers, as is the case with lifting straps and round slings. Slings made of synthetic fibers must be continuously inspected for obvious defects during use. However, an inspection by a qualified person is required annually. If safety-relevant defects are identified during the inspection of lifting straps and round slings, the synthetic fiber straps must not be used further and must be replaced.
Lifting straps with a vulcanized coating must undergo a special inspection at least every three years. During this inspection, they are checked for wire breaks or corrosion.
Round steel chains, as slings, must undergo a special inspection at least every three years, during which they are checked for cracks.
Slings do not have an expiration date and can be used as long as they do not exceed certain wear limits. These limits are regulated by DIN EN 12195-2-4. Once slings have surpassed these wear limits, they have reached what is known as their disposal maturity and must no longer be used.
Our qualified staff can also handle the recurring inspections of your slings and load-handling devices. Thanks to our service points, we are flexible and quick to respond throughout Germany. Schedule an appointment conveniently online or contact us by phone at (04431-7482748). We would also be happy to send you a non-binding offer.
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In addition to inspecting slings and load-handling devices, we also carry out other UVV inspections reliably and professionally on-site, as we possess all the necessary expertise! These include, for example, the inspection of hold-open systems, fire protection doors, fire protection gates, smoke protection doors and curtains, the inspection of industrial trucks, and the inspection of personal protective equipment against falls (PSAgA). Every inspection is conducted in full compliance with regulations and DIN standards, with the utmost care.
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