All slings must have load rating labels and discard if missing.

All slings must have load rating labels and discard if missing.

• A. Slings with missing load rating labels may be used if inspected
• B. All slings must have load rating labels and discard if missing
• C. Labels are optional
• D. Only metal slings require labels

Answer: (B)

Knowing a sling’s load rating is essential because it tells you the maximum safe load for that sling and helps prevent overloading during lifts. The label also identifies the sling type and any use or inspection requirements, so you can verify it’s appropriate for the task. If the label is missing, there’s no reliable way to confirm the sling’s capacity, which means you can’t safely assign a load to it. The safe practice is to remove it from service and replace it with a properly labeled, rated sling. This applies to all slings, not just metal ones, and labeling isn’t optional—the capacity must be identifiable before each lift.

Knowing a sling’s load rating is essential because it tells you the maximum safe load for that sling and helps prevent overloading during lifts. The label also identifies the sling type and any use or inspection requirements, so you can verify it’s appropriate for the task. If the label is missing, there’s no reliable way to confirm the sling’s capacity, which means you can’t safely assign a load to it. The safe practice is to remove it from service and replace it with a properly labeled, rated sling. This applies to all slings, not just metal ones, and labeling isn’t optional—the capacity must be identifiable before each lift.