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Lifting Accessories and Sling Inspection Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This lifting accessories and sling inspection safety checklist template helps site supervisors and operatives verify that all lifting accessories are safe, fit for use and compliant before any lift takes place on construction sites.

It covers the full range of checks required by LOLER 1998 and related HSE guidance, including the HSE thorough examinations of lifting equipment guidance and the HSE Safe Use of Lifting Equipment publication. The checklist also aligns with PUWER 1998 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑lift verification – confirm accessories are suitable and safe before each lift.
  • Site inspections – spot‑check lifting gear during ongoing works.
  • Post‑lift sign‑off – record condition and storage after use.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before the lift proceeds.

The checklist is completed on‑site by ticking the responses; any No response triggers immediate corrective action and the signed record is kept for audit and compliance verification.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: LOLER 1998; PUWER 1998; Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

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Checks covered in this Inspection of lifting accessories, slings, chains and shackles checklist

This Inspection of lifting accessories, slings, chains and shackles safety checklist template covers 23 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment for the lift been completed and briefed to all operatives?
2Is the lift plan approved and available on site?
3Is a permit to lift obtained where required?
4Are all operatives who will use the lifting accessories trained, competent and authorised?
5Is the ground or working surface level, firm and free from slip hazards?
6Is the weather suitable for the lift – no high winds or heavy rain?
7Are overhead power lines or other obstructions clear from the lift area?
8Is a spotter present to monitor the lift and maintain exclusion zones?
9Is the selected sling, chain or shackle suitable for the load and correctly rated for the task?
10Is the Safe Working Load (SWL) clearly marked on each lifting accessory?
11Is a valid LOLER thorough examination certificate available for each accessory?
12Is the last thorough examination date on the accessory within the required interval and not overdue?
13Is the accessory free from visible damage, cuts, burns, corrosion or excessive wear?
14Are all eye‑bolts, pins and hooks free of cracks and securely closed?
15Are webbing slings free of fraying, broken stitching or abnormal elongation?
16Are wire rope slings free of broken wires, kinks or corrosion and have the correct colour coding?
17Are chain slings free of cracked links, excessive stretch or missing pins?
18Is the correct attachment method (e.g., hook, eye, shackle) used for the load?
19Are load‑limiting devices or tags attached and legible?
20Is personal protective equipment (gloves, safety boots, eye protection) worn by personnel handling the accessories?
21Are exclusion zones and signage in place to keep unauthorised persons clear from the lift?
22Is emergency rescue equipment (e.g., first‑aid kit, fire extinguisher) readily available?
23After use, are the accessories stored in a dry, protected area away from direct sunlight, chemicals and heat sources?

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Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

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Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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