Rigging For Electrical Industry 1 Practice Test

When chain slings show elongation or kinking, the correct action is to take them out of service and replace them. This deformation means the sling’s ability to carry its rated load has been compromised. Elongation indicates the chain has been overstressed and may have sustained fatigue or hidden damage; its strength and performance under load can no longer be trusted. Kinking creates sharp bends and stress concentrations, which dramatically reduce the load-carrying capacity and raise the risk of sudden failure. Repairing on-site or continuing to use a damaged sling gives a false sense of safety and cannot restore the original strength. Replacing the sling with a new or undamaged one that has the same or higher rating ensures the lifting setup remains safe. In practice, a damaged chain sling should be retired from service and replaced, not re-tagged or reused.