Document Number HG-Rig-011 Issued by, Rigging Department Approved by, Director

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1 RIGGING PRACTICES
1.1 SECTION CONTENTS
This section provides basic rigging information for the safe use of slings. Rigging requires careful evaluation because of the wide variety of safety factors which must be considered in each case. These factors include, but are not limited to: size and type of sling, the method of fastening, sheaves, sprockets, and drums, condition of equipment or material, size and shape of load, type of attachment, the lifting environment, weather and atmospheric conditions. Some serious hazards result from overloading, improper hitching or slinging which allow the load to drop or slip; obstructing free movement of loaded sling; and using equipment for a purpose not intended or designed.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RIGGING

1.2.1 SAFE USE OF SLINGS 1.2.1.1 Safe Operating Practice:
Slings that are damaged or defective should not be used. Slings should not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices. Sling legs should not be kinked. Slings should not be loaded in excess of their rated capacities. Slings used in a basket hitch should have the loads balanced to prevent slippage. Slings should be securely attached to their loads. Slings should be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads. Suspended loads should be kept clear of all obstructions. All personnel should be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads. Hands or fingers should not be placed between the sling and its load while the sling is being tightened around the load. Shock loading is prohibited. A sling should not be pulled from under a load when the load is resting on the sling. Slings should be stored where they will not be damaged by extreme heat, corrosion, being run over, or being kinked.

1.2.2 TYPES OF SLINGS

Slings are available in alloy steel chain, wire rope with fiber core or steel rope core, metal mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope, or synthetic wedding. Slings should be used in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and regulatory requirements.

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1.2.3 RATED CAPACITY OF SLINGS

Care must be exercised when using tables and charts for slings. The units of measurements need to be noted in each case. Rated capacity may need to be reduced because of the configuration of attachment to load. Rated capacity may need to be reduced because of non-vertical load angel. Rated capacity may need to be reduced because of high or low operating temperatures. Rated capacity may need to be reduced because of end connection and splices. Rated capacity, where there is more than one leg, applies only where the load is distributed evenly between legs. Typical Rigging Arrangements (see following pages) Figure 1 Wire Ropes and Wire Rope Slings Table of Rated Capacities in Tons (2,000 lbs.) Figure 2 Other Wire Rope and Wire Rope Slings Table of Rated Capacities in Tons (2,000 lbs.) Figure 3 Manila Ropes and Manila Rope Slings Table of Rated Capacities in Lbs. Figure 4 Manila Rope and Tackle Table of Rated Capacities in Lbs. Figure 5 Wire Rope Connections Figure 6 Stresses of Lines on Inclined Planes Figure 7 Weights of Materials for Approximating Rigging Loads.

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Figure 1 Wire

Rope Slings Table of Rated Capacities in Tons (2000 lbs.)

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Figure 2 Other

Wire Rope and Wire Rope Slings Table of Rated Capacities in Tons (2000 lbs.)

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Figure 3

Manila Ropes and Manila Rope Slings Table of Rated Capacities in lbs.

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Figure 4 Manila

Rope and Tackle Table of Rated capacities in Lbs.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Tables are based on the use of new manila rope and tackle that is in good condition. If sisal rope is used, values in tables should be reduced by one third. Tackle values allow for one snatch block, snatching lead line to engine spool. When using more than one snatch block, add one extra part for each additional snatch block in addition to the number of parts shown for the weight to lift.

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Figure 5

Wire Rope Connections

The rated capacity of slings must be reduced according to the percent efficiency of the end connections.

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Figure 6

Stress of Lines on inclined Planes

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WEIGHT OF STEEL PLATE THICKNESS IN INCHES 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 POUNDS PER SQ. FOOT 15.3 20.4 25.5 30.6 35.7 40.8 SQ. FEET PER TON 131 98 79 65 56 49 THICKNESS IN INCHES 1 - 1/8 1 - 1/4 1 - 3/8 1 - 1/2 1 - 3/4 2 POUNDS PER SQ. FOOT 45.9 51.0 56.1 61.2 71.4 81.6 SQ. FEET PER TON 44 39 35.7 32 28 24

MATERIAL

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT PER CU. FOOT, IN POUNDS

Aluminium _____________________________________________________________ 166 Asphalt ________________________________________________________________ 81 Brass ________________________________________________________________ 524 Brick (common) (3 Tons Per Thousand) _____________________________________ 120 Bronze _______________________________________________________________ 534 Concrete (4050 Lbs. Per Cu. Yg.) __________________________________________ 150 Copper _______________________________________________________________ 537 Crushed Rock _______________________________________ (2565 Lbs. Per Cu. Yd.) 95 Dry Earth, Loose _____________________________________ (2052 Lbs. Per Cu. Yd.) 76 Iron Casting __________________________________________________________ 450 Lead _________________________________________________________________ 708 Lumber, Fir, Spruce (2666 Lbs. Per 1000 Bd. Ft.) _______________________________ 32 Lumber, Oak (5166 Lbs. Per 1000 Bd. Ft) _____________________________________ 62 Portland Cement (376 Lbs. Per Barrel) _______________________________________ 94 Steel _________________________________________________________________ 490 Water _______________________________________________________________ 62.5

Table 1.1 Weights of Materials for Approximating Rigging Loads

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1.2.4 HAND SIGNALS

Common Used Hand Signals Figure 7 Crane Swinging Beam Hand Signals

Figure 7 Crane Swinging Beam Hand Signals (pt. 1/3)

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Figure 7 Crane Swinging Beam Hand Signals (pt. 2/3)

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Figure 7 Crane Swinging Beam Hand Signals (pt. 3/3)

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