4. CARE, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF LIFTING EYES
DR Anchor Lifting Eyes may become worn after extended use or may be damaged through misuse, overloading, or a number of other factors, any one of which may affect the Safe Working Load of the Lifting Eye.
Responsible users will establish a system of periodic inspections which should include the following:
1. Inspect for general condition and wear.
2. Assure that the bale is free to rotate in all directions.
3. If the bale is bent or twisted, the Lifting Eye must be destroyed.
4. If the throat of the lifting body appears to be spread or deformed,
the Lifting Eye must be destroyed.
5. If it appears that the Lifting Eye has been heated in any way,
the Lifting Eye must be destroyed.
Destroy any unit that is worn, damaged, bent or twisted by cutting off the bale. No repair or welding is permitted. |