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PAD EYE INSPECTION

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PAD EYE INSPECTION INTRODUCTION Pad-eye is a flat metal plate with a projecting loop or ring, made all in one piece. This is     often found on Cargo Carrying Units (CCU). Soft Eye Wire Rope Sling are usually attached to a Shackle bolted to the pad-eye.  DURATION/FREQUENCY: Duration or frequency of subsequent Inspection on a pad-eye will be relative to areas (Offshore, Onshore) and on client demand which must not exceed the duration stipulated by the standard INSPECTION FREQUENCY: EVERY (6) MONTHS OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT: EVERY (6) MONTHS ONSHORE ENVIRONMENT: EVERY (12) MONTHS Inspection of the PAD EYES shall be carried out as understated, 1.1.             All statutory safety requirements as to safety on working on cranes,   hoists ladders, scaffolding and other equipment must be observed. 1.2.            Prior to examination of PAD EYES Inspector shall ensure                                   a)       Identification Number and SWL are p