Rigging equipment should always be inspected on a regular basis. Regular inspection of rigging equipment helps to promote worker safety, ensure compliance with regulations, maintain equipment reliability, and reduce costs. It is an essential part of the rigging process and should be performed by trained and experienced riggers. On this page you will find a common list of rigging equipment that is subject to inspection. Make sure to go over it so that you may become familiar with this equipment.
Following is a list of equipment used for rigging operations that is subject to inspection. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it includes some of the more common equipment used for rigging operations.
- Eyebolts
- Hoist Rings
- Lifting Pads
- Shackles
- Hooks
- Lifting Rings
- Beam Clamps
- Web (Flat) Slings
- Endless Round slings
- Wire Rope Pendants
- Chain Slings
- Lashing
- Wire Rope
- Black Poly Rope
- Nylon Web
- Chain and Ratchet Hoists
