Wire Rope Inspection Checklist

Manager or Supervisor: Date:

Inspector's Name: Job Site and Number:

Instructions:1. A checkmark indicates Rigging is ready to

use. An X in a column indicates a defect and shall not be used.

2. Broken Wires - Six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay or three broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.

3. All wire ropes must be inspected for excessive wear and damage.

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Rigging ID Number

Description

(5/8" x 10' 2-leg bridal)

Broken Wires

Cuts, Wear,

Deformed, Flattened

Surfaces

Kinking, Crushing, Birdcaging

Corroded, Pitted, Heat,

Chemical Damage

Cracked, Worn or Damaged

Attachments

Hook Bent, Cracked, or

Missing Throat Latch

Cert. Data Tag

Missing

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