Daily Chain & Wire Rope Rigging Inspeciton
Learn how to perform a competent, pre-use inspection of alloy steel chain and wire rope slings on every shift, before every lift.
Daily Chain and Wire Rope Rigging Inspection is a self-paced workplace safety module that teaches workers how to perform a competent, pre-use field inspection of alloy steel chain and wire rope slings on every shift. It combines hands-on inspection technique with the Canadian regulatory context that makes that inspection a legal duty. When in doubt, take it out.
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Course Overview
35mAfter completing this course you'll understand:
- Identify chain sling and wire rope sling types and read/interpret their ID tags
- Perform a structured pre-use inspection setup before every lift
- Recognize chain rejection criteria: stretch, wear, bent/twisted links, nicks, gouges, and cracks
- Recognize wire rope rejection criteria: broken wires, corrosion, kinking, and core failure
- Inspect hooks for throat opening, twist, and wear, including safety latch function
- Recognize signs of shock loading and overload damage
- Correctly tag out and remove damaged rigging from service
About this course
Daily Chain and Wire Rope Rigging Inspection is a self-paced workplace safety module that teaches workers how to perform a competent, pre-use field inspection of alloy steel chain and wire rope slings on every shift. It combines hands-on inspection technique with the Canadian regulatory context that makes that inspection a legal duty. When in doubt, take it out.
A lift is only as safe as the rigging that holds it. This course walks riggers, operators, and supervisors through a complete pre-use inspection routine for alloy steel chain slings and wire rope slings, covering sling types, tag/ID requirements, chain and wire rope rejection criteria, hook inspection, capacity/angle/hitch considerations, shock and overload signs, and proper tag-out of damaged rigging. It also covers the Canadian regulatory framework federal (Canada OHS Regulations, Part XIV) and provincial/territorial requirements plus the ASME B30.9 standard referenced across OHS jurisdictions. The course closes with a daily pre-use checklist and a scored final exam.
What you'll learn
Daily Chain & Wire Rope Rigging Inspeciton
1 lesson · 35 min- Course Content
What you'll get
Self-paced online course
~35 minutes, 25 slides
Narrated video/audio lessons
Professional voice-over throughout
Scored final exam
Knowledge check with instant results
Digital certificate of completion
Downloadable on passing
Daily pre-use inspection checklist
Ready-to-use field reference
Why choose us
Built by Equipment Tutor Training and Certification Ltd., a Canadian rigging and equipment training provider. Grounded in the ASME B30.9 sling standard and the Canada OHS Regulations (Part XIV), with the practical, field-ready inspection habits your crew can use on shift one.
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Frequently asked questions
How often must chain and wire rope slings be inspected?
Before each use, on every shift — not just annually or after a visible incident.
What should I do if a sling's ID tag is missing or unreadable?
Remove it from service immediately until it can be identified and certified.
What standard governs sling inspection and rejection criteria in Canada?
ASME B30.9 (Slings), which is referenced by OHS regulations across Canadian jurisdictions.
When must a full, recorded inspection by a competent person be done (beyond the daily check)?
At least once a year, in addition to the mandatory pre-use inspection on every shift.
What's the first thing I do if a sling fails any inspection criterion?
Stop. Do not use it. Tag it out of service immediately.
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