Case Study 51: Rebar Bundles Lifted with Single-Use Slings (Fourth Use)
Incident Overview
Multiple bundles of steel rebar were lifted overhead using single-use slings that had already been
reused several times.
What Went Wrong
Single-use slings were knowingly reused and supervision failed to intervene.
Key Lessons Learned
- Single-use means single-use
- Supervisors must act, not observe
Safety Recommendations
Single-use lifting accessories must be discarded after one lift and unsafe practices stopped
immediately.
●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Strength and stability); Regulation 8 (Organisation of lifting operations); ●Regulation 9 (Thorough examination where applicable)
●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Suitability); Regulation 5 (Maintenance)
●BS 7121-1 – Selection and use of lifting accessories; compliance with manufacturer instructions; supervision and stop-work expectations
●Manufacturer guidance – “Single-use” accessory limitation and disposal requirements
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Case Study 51: Rebar Bundles Lifted with Single-Use Slings (Fourth Use)
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