Item of Gear |
Docks Regulations 1990 |
The Shipbuilding & Ship-repairing Regulations 1990 |
Factories Act 1963 |
The Construction (Lifting Operation) Regulations 1963 |
Chains Rings Hooks Shackles Swivels |
After proof testing and every 12 months. Also inspected before use or in preceding 3 months. |
After proof testing and every 6 months.
Also applicable to Plate Clamps and Eyebolts. |
After proof testing and every 6 months. |
After proof testing and every 6 months. When not in regular use examine only when necessary. Also applicable to Plate Clamps and Eyebolts. |
Blocks |
After proof testing and every 12 months. |
After proof loading and every 6 months. |
After proof testing and every 6 months. |
After proof loading and every 14 months. Inspect in position every week. |
Wire Ropes |
Every 3 months. After broken wires appear, every month |
Every 3 months. After broken wire appear, every month. |
Every 6 months. |
On Cranes Inspect in position every week. Slings After proof loading and every 6 months. When not in regular use, examine only when necessary |
Fiber Rope |
Every 3 months. |
Every 6 months. |
Every 6 months. |