[Hallb-engineering] Fwd: Lesson Learned "Pre-Use Inspection of Round Slings Found Questionable Condition - Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC" approved

[Douglas Tilles]

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From: "Mary Jo Bailey" <mbailey at jlab.org> 
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Subject: Lesson Learned "Pre-Use Inspection of Round Slings Found Questionable Condition - Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC" approved 

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	Pre-Use Inspection of Round Slings Found Questionable Condition - Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC 
	
Statement of Lessons Learned 
In accordance with DOE Standard 1090-2007: Hoisting and Rigging Standard � slings (rigging equipment used to attach a load to a lifting/hoisting device) are to be inspected prior to use.  During a pre-use inspection three round slings were found to have knots concealed by a covering, designed to protect the load-bearing core (reference ASME B30.9 2014 section 9-6.9.5 (g)).  The coverings were in good shape with no wear or chaffing.  To be safe the slings were tagged [out of service] until further analysis could be conducted. 
Discussion of Activities 
See Above 
Analysis 
LLNL procured new slings from the same manufacturer (Carpenter Rigging) and another manufacturer (Lift-It) to compare with the existing tagged slings.  A side-by-side comparison verified that all the slings had knots in the exact same location (See Attached Figure 1).

To confirm the safety of the slings, the covers were carefully cut (without damaging any of the core yarns) to expose their internal constructions for comparison (Figure 2). It was determined that the knots were core-yarn-knots and an acceptable feature of sling construction.  (Per ASME B30.9 2014 section 9-6.9.5 (g) rejection criteria �knots in the round sling, except for core yarns�.) Therefore, slings should not be rejected due to knots located next to a yarn splice, as this is part of an acceptable manufacturing processes. 
Recommended Actions 
Performed an extent of condition inspection, comparing all round slings.  It was determined that all of the available round slings had the same features (knots) in the same location. 

The manufacturer (Carpenter Rigging) was contacted for further assistance. The manufacturer�s general manager confirmed that �the condition described is actually part of the splice made during the manufacturing process and is acceptable as noted in ASME-B30.9-2014, para 9-6�.

Material Handling Personnel have been trained to coordinate resolution of questionable conditions and to use resolutions to improve process and performance standards in the future. 
JLab Preventive Measures 
In accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 6141 Material Handling Equipment Program - Rigging, Cranes, and Hoists pre-use and periodic inspection of rigging and slings is required.  Any anomalies are to be analyzed prior to used. 
Comments 
12/15/2016 10:11:47 AM by Bailey, Mary Jo 
Submitted to those with SAF304: WIRE ROPE INSPECTION TRAINING
SAF402: CRANE OPERATION AND RIGGING
SAF402-1: CRANE OPERATOR TRAINING
SAF202A: HARNESS FITTING
SAF404: 2000# Capacity Hoisting and Lifting 
	
Summary 	Lesson ID: 	981 
	Status: 	OK 
	Doc ID: 	2016-JLAB-981 
	Priority: 	Best Practice 
	Safety Related: 	YES 
	Originator: 	Bailey, Mary Jo 
	Issued: 	12/15/2016 10:08:08 AM 
	Approved By: 	Bailey, Mary Jo 
	Approved On: 	12/15/2016 10:11:47 AM 
	Source: 	DOECRD 
	Location: 	LANL 
	Cost Savings: 	
	Contact: 	Ray Sadre, LLNL Hoisting and Rigging SME, (sadre1 at llnl.gov, 925-422-9279) 
	Queued Emails: 	214 
	Sent Emails: 	211 
	Viewings: 	1 times Attachments 

    * DOE - SlingInspection.pdf 
    * ES&H Manual Chapter 6141 Material Handling Equipment Program 

Hazard Issues 

    * Material Handling Equipment 
    * Cranes & Hoists - Ordinary or Pre-Engineered 
Skills 

    * SAF304: WIRE ROPE INSPECTION TRAINING 
    * SAF402: CRANE OPERATION AND RIGGING 
    * SAF402-1: CRANE OPERATOR TRAINING 
    * SAF202A: HARNESS FITTING 
    * SAF404: 2000# Capacity Hoisting and Lifting 
Distribution/Notification 

    * *Division Safety Officers (DSOs) 
    * *Safety Wardens 
    * *DOE Notification 
    * *ESH&Q Liaisons 




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