What action should be taken if a sling identification tag is missing?

What action should be taken if a sling identification tag is missing?

• A. Postpone lift
• B. Consult competent person
• C. Remove from service
• D. No action is required

Answer: (C)

Missing sling identification tag means you can’t confirm the sling’s capacity, type, or inspection status. Because you can’t verify safe use, remove the sling from service immediately and do not use it for lifts until a competent person can re-tag it or authorize replacement. The competent person will determine if it can be re-tagged with the correct rating or if it must be retired. Only after proper tagging and inspection can it be used again. This prevents guessing at capacity and protects against overloading the sling during a lift.

Missing sling identification tag means you can’t confirm the sling’s capacity, type, or inspection status. Because you can’t verify safe use, remove the sling from service immediately and do not use it for lifts until a competent person can re-tag it or authorize replacement. The competent person will determine if it can be re-tagged with the correct rating or if it must be retired. Only after proper tagging and inspection can it be used again. This prevents guessing at capacity and protects against overloading the sling during a lift.