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ducted by designated personnel. Inspection frequency should be based on:
a. Frequency of web sling use
b. Severity of service conditions
c. Experience gained on the service life of roundslings used in similar applications
d. Inspections should be conducted at least monthly
Removal from Service:
A polyester roundsling shall be removed from service if any of the following are visible:
- If polyester roundsling identification tag is missing or not readable.
- Melting, charring, or weld spatter of any part of the polyester roundsling
- Holes, tears, cuts, embedded particles, abrasive wear, or snags that expose the core fibers of the polyester roundsling
- Broken or worn stitching in the cover which exposes the core fibers
- Fittings when damaged, stretched or distorted in any way
- Polyester roundslings that are knotted
- Acid or alkali burns of the polyester roundsling
- Any conditions which cause doubt as to the strength of the sling
Inspection Records:
Written inspection records, utilizing the identification for each polyester roundsling as established by the user, should be kept on file. These records should show a de
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