At All About Lifting & Safety, our team of qualified professionals are focused on helping you choose the right product for you. The wrong size or strength of chain sling can result in serious damage to the item being lifted and to the personnel operation the lift.

That’s why our team have compiled their five top tips for operating a chain sling safely:

• Chain sling strength. One of the most important selection criteria for an appropriate chain sling is choosing one that is strong enough to manage the loads you have in mind. Overloading a chain sling will only lead to damage of the equipment and possibly injury in the workplace.
• Safe working load. When using a chain sling (or any heavy lifting equipment) you should never exceed the safe working load of the equipment to prevent injury or damage to the equipment.
• Check it. You should visually inspect your chain before you begin using it to check for signs of damage. You should also have an All About Lifting & Safety professional inspect it periodically for any more fundamental faults.
• Clean surfaces. Make sure the surface of the item you’re lifting and the chain sling are clean, dry and free of oils, etc.