Polyester roundslings shall not be loaded in excess of the rated capacity. Consideration shall be given to the round sling to load angle which affects rated capacities (see load factor chart).
Polyester roundslings with fittings which are used in a choke hitch shall be of sufficient length to assure that the choking action is on the roundsling, and never on the fitting.
Polyester roundslings used in a basket hitch shall have the load balanced to prevent slippage.
The openings in fittings shall be the proper shape and size to ensure that the fittings will seat properly on the polyester roundsling, crane hook, or other attachments.
Polyester roundslings shall always be protected from being cut by sharp corners, sharp edges, protrusions, or abrasive surfaces.
Polyester roundslings shall not be dragged on the floor or over an abrasive surface.
Polyester roundslings shall not be twisted, shortened, lengthened, tied into knots, or joined by knotting.
Polyester roundslings shall not be pulled from under loads when the load is resting on the polyester roundsling.
Do not drop polyester roundslings equipped with metal fittings.
Polyester roundslings that appear to be damaged shall not be used unless inspected and accepted as usable.
The polyester roundsling shall be hitched in a manner providing control of the load.
Personnel, including all portions of the human body, shall be kept from between the polyester roundsling and the load, and from between the polyester roundsling and the crane hook or hoist hook.
Personnel shall stand clear of the suspended load.
Personnel shall not ride the polyester roundsling.
Shock loading shall be avoided.
Twisting the legs (branches) shall be avoided.
Load applied to a hook shall be centered in the bowl of the hook to prevent point loading.
During Lifting, with or without the load, personnel shall be alert for possible snagging of the polyester roundsling.
The polyester roundslings legs (branches) shall contain or support the load from the sides above the center of gravity when using a basket hitch.
Polyester roundslings shall be long enough so the rated capacity is adequate when the sling to load angle is taken into consideration.
Only polyester roundslings with legible identification tags shall be used.
Tags and labels should be kept away from the load, hook and point of choke.
The polyester roundsling shall not be constricted or bunched between the ears of a clevis or shackle, or in a hook.
When a polyester roundsling is used with a shackle, it is recommended that it be used (rigged) in the bow of the shackle.
Place blocks under load prior to setting down the load, to allow removal of the polyester roundsling, if applicable.
