Testing Standards

Proof Load testing Periodic Inspection
Equipment Type Standard Information Test Load (SWL/WLL) Inspection
Intervals		 Load Test
Required
PAD EYES (INT.) DVNGL-ST-0378 – E.1.4.1 & 14.3
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1.25 x SWL (< 20 tonnes),
5 tonnes + SWL (20-50 tonnes),
1.10 x SWL (> 50 tonnes)

 Once every 5 years
Pad Eyes (USA)πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AWS D1.1/D1.1M: 2020
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1.5 x SWL

Visual Inspection by qualified inspector once every year Before first use & once every 5 years
Eyebolts (GB)πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ BS EN ISO 3266:2010+A1:2015
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2 x SWL

 Once every 6 months
Eyebolts (USA)πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ANSI/ASME B18.15M: 1998
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2 X SWL

Once every 6 months
Below the Hook Lifting Devices ASME B30.20-1.3.8.2 & 20-1.3.3-1: 2013
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1.25 x SWL
Lifting Clutches AS3850.1:2015 – 2.6
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2 x WLL

 Once prior to being placed in service
Lifting Clutches AS3850.1:2015 – 2.6
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1.2 x WLL

 Once every year
Post Installed Anchors BS8539:2012
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1.5 x WLL,
(*When 1 in 40 sample rate is used.)
1.25 x WLL,
(*When 1 in 20 sample rate is used.)
Single Point Anchor for Harness-Based Work AS NZS 5532:2013
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