ASME_B30.9-2021.pdf

AN AM E R IC AN NAT IO NAL STANDARDASME B30.9-2021(Revision of ASME B30.9-2018)SlingsSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsASME B30.9-2021(Revision of ASME B30.9-2018)SlingsSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDTwo Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USAxDate of Issuance:December 22,2021ThenexteditionofthisStandardisscheduledforpublicationin2024.ThisStandardwillbecomeeffective1yearaftertheDateofIssuance.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard.Interpretations arepublished on the ASME website under the Committee Pages at http:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued.Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME website under the Committee Pages to provide corrections toincorrectlypublisheditems,ortocorrecttypographicalorgrammaticalerrorsincodesandstandards.Sucherratashallbeusedon the date posted.TheCommitteePagescanbefoundathttp:/cstools.asme.org/.Thereisanoptionavailabletoautomaticallyreceiveane-mailnotification when errata are posted to a particular code or standard.This option can be found on the appropriate CommitteePage after selecting“Errata”in the“Publication Information”section.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.ThiscodeorstandardwasdevelopedunderproceduresaccreditedasmeetingthecriteriaforAmericanNationalStandards.TheStandardsCommitteethatapprovedthecodeorstandardwasbalancedtoassurethatindividualsfromcompetentandconcernedinterestshavehadanopportunityto participate.The proposed codeorstandardwasmadeavailable forpublic reviewandcommentthatprovidesanopportunityfor additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in thisdocument,anddoesnotundertaketoinsureanyoneutilizingastandardagainstliabilityforinfringementofanyapplicableletterspatent,norassumeanysuchliability.Usersofacodeorstandardareexpresslyadvisedthatdeterminationofthevalidityofanysuchpatentrights,andtherisk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industryendorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the established ASME proceduresand policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2021 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.viiCommittee Roster.ixB30 Standard Introduction.xiSummary of Changes.xivChapter 9-0Scope,Definitions,Personnel Competence,Rigger Responsibilities,Translations,andReferences.1Section 9-0.1Scope of ASME B30.9.1Section 9-0.2Definitions.1Section 9-0.3Personnel Competence.3Section 9-0.4Rigger Responsibilities.3Section 9-0.5Original and Translated Technical and Safety-Related Information.3Section 9-0.6References.3Chapter 9-1Alloy Steel Chain Slings:Selection,Use,and Maintenance.5Section 9-1.0Scope.5Section 9-1.1Training.5Section 9-1.2Components.5Section 9-1.3Fabrication and Configurations.5Section 9-1.4Design Factor.5Section 9-1.5Rated Load.5Section 9-1.6Proof Test Requirements.7Section 9-1.7Sling Identification.7Section 9-1.8Effects of Environment.7Section 9-1.9Inspection,Removal,and Repair.7Section 9-1.10Operating Practices.9Chapter 9-2Wire Rope Slings:Selection,Use,and Maintenance.11Section 9-2.0Scope.11Section 9-2.1Training.11Section 9-2.2Components.11Section 9-2.3Fabrication and Configurations.11Section 9-2.4Design Factor.12Section 9-2.5Rated Load.12Section 9-2.6Proof Test Requirements.12Section 9-2.7Sling Identification.13Section 9-2.8Effects of Environment.13Section 9-2.9Inspection,Removal,and Repair.14Section 9-2.10Operating Practices.15Chapter 9-3Metal Mesh Slings:Selection,Use,and Maintenance.18Section 9-3.0Scope.18iiiSection 9-3.1Training.18Section 9-3.2Components.18Section 9-3.3Fabrication and Configurations.19Section 9-3.4Design Factor.19Section 9-3.5Rated Load.19Section 9-3.6Proof Test Requirements.19Section 9-3.7Sling Identification.19Section 9-3.8Effects of Environment.20Section 9-3.9Inspection,Removal,and Repair.20Section 9-3.10Operating Practices.21Chapter 9-4Synthetic Rope Slings:Selection,Use,and Maintenance.23Section 9-4.0Scope.23Section 9-4.1Training.23Section 9-4.2Components.23Section 9-4.3Fabrication and Configurations.23Section 9-4.4Design Factor.24Section 9-4.5Rated