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Your site uses chains, slings and shackles to lift loads with a crane. These are lifting accessories.

How often must they have a thorough examination, unless an examination scheme says otherwise?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only when they look worn
  2. B. At least every 3 years
  3. C. At least every 6 months
  4. D. At least every 12 months
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Faults are not always visible. Thorough examinations must be done at set intervals.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. That is far too long. Accessories must be examined at least every 6 months.
  • C. Right: Right. Lifting accessories, and equipment used to lift people, must be thoroughly examined at least every 6 months. Other lifting equipment is at least every 12 months.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. 12 months is for other lifting equipment. Accessories such as chains and slings need examining more often.

Explanation

Lifting accessories and equipment for lifting people: thorough examination at least every 6 months. Other lifting equipment: at least every 12 months. Check accessories before each use, too.

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