One of the more popular options in European and Asian industries, a turnback eye sling is arguably the most efficient wire rope eye to manufacture. Also called a “fold back loop,” “returned-loop,” or “double-deck eye,” the turnback spliced eye is made by bending the rope against the live portion to the free end by using a steel or stainless steel (drop protective) sleeve. Like the Flemish eye, the sleeve is crimped with a hydraulic swager. While a great and efficient option, how do they compare to Flemish or hand-tucked eyes? As part of our ongoing series on the different types of wire rope eye slings, Terry Driscoll will explain the downsides to using them and why they aren’t common on job sites in the US. Learn more by checking out the full video and accompanying article: https://lnkd.in/eVP9S8kt For more content covering wire ropes and workplace safety, here’s our: • Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference Guide https://lnkd.in/e9BEiY8V • Wire Rope Slings Types & Term Guide https://lnkd.in/gXNBUQRq • How-To Guide for Ordering Wire Rope Slings [Article] https://lnkd.in/gk7CDNdW Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.
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Understanding the different types of wire rope sling eyes is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations. In this video, we’ll dive into the key differences between Flemish, turnback, and hand-tucked sling eye configurations, exploring their unique applications, benefits, and potential risks for wire rope slings. Key Topics Covered: • The Flemish Eye: Discover the advantages of the mechanical splice design that makes it the most widely used sling eye in the United States. • Turnback / Foldback Eyes: Explore the speed and simplicity of this sling eye type, as well as the importance of a proper inspection to avoid potential catastrophic failure. • Hand-Tucked Hand-Spliced Slings: Learn why ironworkers still commonly utilize this traditional sling eye configuration and how it allows for easier extraction from underneath loads. • Sling Eye Construction and its Impact: Understand how the design of each sling eye type influences factors like capacity, safety, and ease of use. • Inspection Considerations: Gain insights on the critical pre-use inspection steps to ensure the safety and reliability of your wire rope slings. #wirerope #liftingslings #wireropeslingeyes
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To use tag lines / guide ropes or not - that is the question. The rotation or uncontrolled motion of a hoisted load that could endanger a worker requires one or more to be used. IHSA's Hoisting and Rigging Safety Manual states: "Keep the load under control at all times. Use one or more taglines to prevent uncontrolled motion." https://lnkd.in/excrDrhq In this scenario pre assembled wall panels are being hoisted for placement without a tag line / guide rope. Any concerns? #prevention #construction #safety #hoisting
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1-Day Signal mast broke off and fell to deck What went wrong/what were the causes • The mast was made of lightweight Aluminium in order for it to be light enough to raised and lowered manually; • The mast design was considered sufficient to withstand the forces from high winds; • The mast had not been identified as a potential dropped object. Actions taken • Reviewed procedures for closing the back deck during bad weather, to ensure sufficient barriers or warnings are in place when required; • Includes Day Signal Mast in Dropped Object survey. Implemented additional securing wiring; • Check for similar items onboard, for example, Helideck Windsock Mast, and include in Dropped Object survey if necessary; • Review maintenance and inspection regime on Aluminium masts or similar. 2-Person injured going down ladder Possible causes (as indicated by the member) • Inattention: Misjudgement of the remaining steps while descending the ladder contributed to the slip; • Improper PPE Use: The IP did not properly secure the chinstrap of his safety helmet, causing it to fall off during the incident; • Inadequate Working Environment: Poor lighting at the bottom of the carousel manhole may have contributed to the incident; • Lack of Signage: No signage was present to indicate the mandatory use of safety harnesses for work in the carousel's manhole. Actions taken • Improved lighting in the area; • Be aware of your working environment and keep a focus when you are moving – watch out for complacency; • Ensure that all PPE, especially the helmet, is worn and secured correctly. • Moreover ; Lifeline and one hundred percent commitment application can be evaluated in industrial sailor ladders. 3-LTI: forklift knocked spooler bar onto person's leg 4-MSF: LTI – Engineer scalded 5-MAIB: Deep fat fryer fire https://lnkd.in/dHvGXJD4 IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association)
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Are you responsible for rope inspections of lifting equipment in your workplace? Typical work equipment includes tower, crawler and mobile cranes, as well as telescopic handlers. Visual inspections by a ‘competent’ person rely heavily on the experience and attention of the person, and also on inspection conditions such as grease, speed and rope material. Internal corrosion and wear and tear may not always be immediately apparent. A new piece of technology – the ‘Magnetic Rope Tester’ can now identify internal broken wires and corrosion. For 100 % confidence in your inspections, read more on this in the September issue of the Health & Safety Review, article link: https://lnkd.in/eDdGYpuX
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If you are worried about the safety of your rigging operations, you must give importance to the inspection of rigging hardware like spreader bar, wire ropes, slings etc. The maintenance of the rigging equipment is crucial if you want it to perform with full functional efficiency and meet the highest standards of reliability. But, if you don’t give enough importance to the inspection of the equipment you are using as a part of your lifting operations, there is every chance, you won’t be able to identify the wear and tear that your mission critical equipment is suffering from. In such cases, you will be compromising the safety of your lifting tasks, as well as, your workplace. Inspection as a process must be thorough and must be equipment specific. But there are a few general things you will need to keep in mind while inspecting such equipment. Here are four of them: 1. Visual Inspection This is also called In-service inspection and must be conducted every time before important equipment like chain slings, wire ropes is used. This involves the person conducting the visually inspecting the equipment, and checking it for wear and tear. Equipment like slings, hooks and even a spreader bar is subject to tremendous external pressure every time itis used. This is why itmust be inspected prior to use, every time. 2. Periodic Inspection This inspection is carried out by a safety inspector who is qualified to conduct detailed inspection of rigging hardware and takes all equipment through anexhaustive process of evaluation to ensure nothing is wrong with this hardware. Such inspection can be conducted every month, or every other month; it is entirely dependent on the owner or manager of the lifting equipment as to when it should be conducted. 3. OSHA Inspections At times, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a federal agency that enforces safety and health legislation can come knocking at your doors. Officers conducting this inspection will check whether your workplace is complying with OSHA guidelines with respect to maintaining the health and safety of the workplace, which also includes making sure, you are not using unsafe rigging equipment. 4. Thoroughly Document your Inspections Documentation shouldn’t just be about the date of inspection, and problems identified, if any. It must include how the inspection was conducted, the various aspects that were kept in mind while inspecting the equipment, and whether there is a chance of imminent wear and tear of this equipment. #liftingequipment #inspection #safety #safetyculture #safetyatwork #safetytraining
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Ummmm... I don't think that's what the standard means by test your man basket! Personnel crane baskets, also called man baskets, are used to lift workers to sites at height. Although crane man baskets are a common solution for at height work in many construction industries, OSHA has established that using man baskets is more hazardous than using more conventional methods, like scaffolding or aerial work platforms. Consequently, OSHA has created a set of standards governing the use of crane man baskets. Following these standards is necessary not just to keep your company compliant, but also to keep yourself and your coworkers safe. When should crane baskets be used? According to OSHA, crane baskets may only be used when other methods are impossible or more hazardous than using a basket. A competent person must make the decision authorizing each use of a crane basket. Once it’s determined by a competent person that a man basket is the right solution for the application at hand, a visual inspection must be performed prior to each use. In addition to a visual inspection, crane baskets must be tested to 125% of their rated capacity before each use. This test includes holding the basket at 125% of rated capacity for 5 minutes at each station the basket will be used at. Each test must be documented to keep OSHA compliant records. To prevent falls, in addition to using a man basket with guard railings and a sufficient rated capacity, workers being lifted in man baskets must use proper fall protection and safety equipment: a body harness, lanyard, and hard hat. Each piece of personal protective gear should be inspected before getting in a personnel basket. Personnel baskets are required to meet strict design standards: they have to be designed by a qualified engineer and meet or exceed OSHA standards. All of ELT’s crane man baskets are designed to exceed these OSHA standards, including: *Smooth, snag-free surfaces *Balanced and wind-resistant design with sufficient room to stand *Overhead protection for applications with a falling object hazard *Secure guardrail system *Locking gates *Clearly labeled with rated load capacity Crane baskets shouldn’t be used near power lines or other electrical hazards, or in dangerous weather conditions like rain or high winds. When lifting personnel, the crane operator must take extra precautions and care. Movements should be made slowly and carefully, keeping in mind that it’s your coworker up in the sky, not just a basket of materials. #eddavidson #safEDy #thereyahaveit #cranesafety #workingatheight #safetyalways
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PSC Guide It™ Safety Rigger Tagline Rope What Makes It Special? ✅ Ultra-Lightweight Design: 14mm rope with a 25kN swivel hook for easy, secure connections and tangle-resistant polyester fibres. ✅ Enhanced Safety: Swivel action, safety latch, and high visibility ensure top-notch safety standards. ✅ Quality-Tested: Conforms to EN 353-2:2002 for Personal Protective Equipment, guaranteeing reliability. ✅ High visibility in low-light conditions. Applications: - Oppose uncontrolled rotation. - Alter load attitude during guiding. - Control swinging in lifting. - Maintain safe distance between workers and loads. #SafetyFirst #PSCGuideIt #LiftingInnovation
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While we look forward to dry days, what does wet weather mean for rope access operations? Here are some of the things we focus on: 👫 Clothing - A layered approach, avoiding cotton, topped off with a waterproof hard shell layer. Extending comfortable working time. 🌧 Slips, trips, and falls - Drawing attention to the potential for slippery surfaces, and the need for extra care. ⛈ Lightning - We're always checking the weather forecast, but when the potential for lightning exists we use lightning tracking tech as well. 🌦 Transitions - The action of climbing over parapets, handrails, and other obstructions as we move from 'safe areas', to 'on-the-ropes'. Increased potential for slips means we focus on assisting each other to ensure transitions are smooth and safe. 🌧 Reduced friction - Wet ropes means reduced friction between descenders and ropes. This can make for jerkier, less controlled movements if not addressed. 🌧 Workfront stability - Additional support for the technician at the wet pointy end, could be a colleague close at hand, could be additional rope rigging or equipment to create the necessary stability. We'd love to hear about what additional controls you implement when it rains....
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Most important thing when you lifting any equipment or object, first you checks these things. Hook, Lifting Device, Rated Load, Rigging, Rope, Sheave, Sling , Trolley, Do not move loads over the top of people. inspections on cranes and hoist that include: Deformed, cracked or corroded members Loose bolts or fasteners Cracked or worn sheaves and drums Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearing, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices Excessive wear on brake system parts, linings, pawls and ratchets Excessive wear on chain or wire rope Excessive wear on moving parts Pendent controls are properly labeled Wiring is in good condition, strain relief is present
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Great advice!