CHAIN BLOCK EXAMINATION CHECKLIST
CHAIN BLOCK EXAMINATION CHECKLIST
Check Hooks, Suspension and Load
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, throat opening, security of attachment points and sub-structure, fasteners, welds, safety latches, full or partial seizure of rotating components, etc.
Check Block Body
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, wear, security of attachment and sub-structures, fasteners, welds, etc.
Check Markings
Presence, accuracy and condition of markings.
Check Dead End Anchorage & Slack Chain End Stop
Corrosion, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear, unremovable deposit, security of attachment points and sub-structures.
Check Load Chain
Corrosion, damage, distortion, elongation, wear, deposits that cannot be removed, links articulate freely, increase in gauge length, interlink wear, adequacy of lubrication and security of attachment points.
Check Hand Chain
Corrosions, cracks, damage, distortion, elongation, wear deposits that cannot be remove and links articulate freely.
Check Hoist Mechanism (Internal)
Brake, pinions, gearbox and bearings; e.g. alignment, corrosion, crack, damage, distortion, wear, adequacy of lubrication, mode of operation, full or partial seizure of rotating components, chain feed smoothly into and away from the load wheel, functionality and mode of operation.
