OSHA requires rigging used in material handling to be inspected how often?

• A. Prior to use each shift
• B. Daily
• C. Weekly
• D. Monthly

Answer: (A)

Inspecting rigging before use at the start of each shift is essential to prevent lifting gear failures. The idea is to catch any damage or wear that may have developed during prior use or while in service, so you don’t set up a lift with compromised equipment. A pre-use check should be a careful, user-performed visual and functional inspection that looks for telltale signs of trouble: frayed or cut webbing, damaged or distorted chains, bent or cracked fittings, missing or damaged hooks or latches, corrosion, heat or chemical damage, and any deformation or deformation of attachments. If anything looks off, the rigging must be removed from service and repaired or replaced before proceeding. There are also periodic inspections by a qualified person for certain rigging, but these do not replace the immediate pre-use checks performed at the start of each shift.