INSPECTION AND REMOVAL CRITERIA
ASME B30.9-5 SYNTHETIC WEBBING SLINGS
9-5.9.5 Removal Criteria
• Missing or illegible sling identi cation.
• Acid or caustic burns.
• Melting or charring of any part of the sling.
• Holes, tears, cuts, or snags.
• Broken or worn stitching in load bearing splices.
• Excessive abrasive wear.
• Knots in any part of the sling.
• Discoloration and brittle or stiff areas on any part of the sling, which may mean chemical or ultraviolet damage.
• Fittings that are pitted, corroded, bent, twisted, gouged, or broken.
• Other conditions, including visible damage, that cause doubt as to the continued use of the sling.
   OSHA 1910.184 (i) SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS
[§1910.184(i)(9)]
• (i) Acid or caustic burns.
• (ii) Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface.
• (iii) Snags, punctures, tears, or cuts.
• (iv Broken or worn stitches.
• (v) Distortion of  ttings.
OSHA 1926.251 (e) SYNTHETIC WEBBING
[§1926.251(e)(8)]
• (i) Acid or caustic burns.
• (ii) Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface.
• (iii) Snags, punctures, tears or cuts.
• (iv) Broken or worn stitches.
• (v) Distortion of  ttings.
  CAUTION
If red core yarn is visible, remove sling from service. If damage is present, and the red yarn is not exposed, the sling must still be removed from service.
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