Free Sling Inspection Log — ASME B30.9 + OSHA 1910.184
A US-focused sling inspection log for chain, wire rope, synthetic web, and synthetic round slings. Informed by ASME B30.9 (Slings) and the federal OSHA 1910.184 sling regulation. Includes B30.9 removal-from-service criteria for every sling type.
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What's in the log
Every column you need to inspect a sling under ASME B30.9 — material-specific removal criteria, frequent vs periodic inspection tracking, and inspector sign-off.
- Sling ID, type (chain / wire rope / web / round), material
- Manufacturer, rated capacity, length
- Date in service
- Last inspection date and frequency (frequent vs periodic)
- Next-due field with conditional formatting
- Pass / Fail status with auto-tinted cells
- Removal-criteria-triggered field (per B30.9 specifics)
- Inspector name field
- Notes column for observations
- Separate sheet listing B30.9 removal-from-service criteria
Who uses this log
Anyone responsible for sling safety in the US — under ASME B30.9 and federal OSHA 1910.184.
Rigging companies & lifting service
Sling inspection providers issuing certificates against B30.9.
Manufacturing & construction
End-user duty holders meeting OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30.9.
Safety managers
Coordinating frequent and periodic sling inspections across crews.
Designated persons
Inspecting slings at frequent or periodic intervals.
Standards this log is informed by
ASME B30.9 is the US safety-standard backbone for slings. OSHA 1910.184 is the federal regulation. Together they define the inspection regime and removal criteria.
ASME B30.9 — what it covers
ASME B30.9 covers slings — design, fabrication, marking, inspection, removal-from-service criteria, and use. It applies to chain (alloy steel), wire rope, metal mesh, synthetic web, and synthetic round slings. The standard sets specific, measurable removal criteria for each sling type — there's no judgement call when the trigger is met.
- Initial inspection — before first use, by designated person
- Frequent inspection — each day or shift the sling is used, by the person handling the sling
- Periodic inspection — yearly (normal), monthly to quarterly (severe), as recommended by a qualified person (special)
- Specific removal-from-service criteria per sling type
- Slings removed from service must not return without manufacturer / qualified-person review
OSHA 1910.184 — federal regulation
OSHA 1910.184 is the federal sling regulation — it sits on top of ASME B30.9 and gives it the force of law in the US. Key requirements: prior-to-use visual inspection, periodic inspection by a designated person, immediate removal of unsafe slings.
- Prior-to-use inspection by user
- Periodic inspection by designated person
- Immediate removal of slings showing damage
- Records of periodic inspections retained
Related ASME standards
Slings rarely live alone. ASME B30.10 (hooks) and ASME B30.26 (rigging hardware — shackles, eyebolts, turnbuckles, links) commonly apply alongside B30.9. The log accommodates this — record the connected hardware in the Notes column.
- ASME B30.10 — hooks (specific measurable criteria)
- ASME B30.26 — rigging hardware
- OSHA 1926.251 — construction industry rigging
ASME B30.9 — inspection frequencies
Determined by service class (normal / severe / special) and equipment type. Defaults shown — manufacturer or designated person may shorten.
| Inspection type | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial inspection | Before first use | Designated person; verify against manufacturer specs |
| Frequent inspection | Each day or shift the sling is used | Person handling the sling; visual; no written record required |
| Periodic inspection (normal service) | Yearly | Designated person; documented; per B30.9 criteria |
| Periodic — severe service | Monthly to quarterly | High-temperature, abrasive, chemical environments |
| Periodic — special service | As recommended by qualified person | Service exceeding normal or severe parameters |
Frequently asked questions
ASME B30.9 distinguishes them by depth and who performs them. Frequent inspection is a visual check by the person handling the sling each day or shift the sling is used — no written record is required. Periodic inspection is a more thorough documented inspection by a designated person — yearly for normal service, monthly to quarterly for severe service, and as recommended by a qualified person for special service. Both are required by B30.9.
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