15.7.2 Post Repair Verification and Record Keeping
Following a repair, wire rope slings must be re-verified by a Competent Person. The record of the repair and the report of the verification should be retained and cross referenced to the sling’s historical records for inspection by the Competent Person or local enforcing authority.
Although not required by legislation, new slings should be issued with a manufacturer’s certificate in addition to, although possibly combined with, the documentation required by the applicable legislation. These documents form an important part of the record of the sling. They should be retained and cross referenced to the sling’s historical records for inspection by the Competent Person or local enforcing authority.
Attention is drawn to the fact that hooks and other similar devices provided for lifting should be of a type that reduces the risk of the load becoming displaced from the hook or other devices. This requirement can be met by the use of hooks with safety catches or by the use of ‘C’ hooks.