18.2 SCOPE

This section of the code covers fibre rope slings manufactured from three strand hawser laid or eight strand plaited construction ropes and which are used for general lifting purposes.

The fibre rope slings covered by this section of the code may be manufactured from the following natural or man-made fibre ropes only:

  1. Hemp (natural)

  2. Sisal (natural)

  3. Manila (natural)

  4. Polypropylene (man-made)

  5. Polyester (man-made)

  6. Polyamide [Nylon] (man-made)

All other fibre ropes, whether of natural or man-made fibres, are excluded.

Although multi-leg slings are included in this section of the code, their terminal and connecting fittings, such as shackles, are excluded and reference should be made to the appropriate section(s) of this code for specific guidance on their safe use, if required.

This section of the code refers only to fibre rope slings with eyes which are produced by hand splicing and excludes other methods of forming eyes, e.g. ferrule secured eyes, which may be unsuitable for lifting purposes.