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PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION OF

HOOK

Prepared By: Naresh Kumar

Reviewed By: Hamza

Authorized By: Waqas Arshad

Procedure Ref #.: SW/TIP-LH/002 Rev.03 Issue Date:15/06/2018

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INDEX

1. Intent

2. Objective

3. Duties / Responsibilities

4. Procedure for periodic Thorough Inspection

5. Acceptance / Rejection Criteria

6. TUV SW Records

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1. Intent:
To define and outline the responsibilities, sequence and procedural requirements for hook
Inspection in accordance with International Standards mentioned below.

2. Objective:
This procedure covers all Inspection bodies in all areas.

3. Duties / Responsibilities:
 The Inspector assigned for the job has to be a competent person with sufficient
experience and knowledge in the inspection/ test of lifting equipment.
 Lifting head is responsible for the review of this Procedure.
 Lifting head is responsible for the preparation and revision of this procedure.
 The deputy manager is responsible for the review of the procedure and General
Manager is responsible for the Approval.

S. No Applicable Standard Title Identifier

1 BS EN 1677 – 1:2000 + A1:2008 Forged steel components, Grade 8

2 BS EN 1677 – 2:2000 + A1:2008 Forged steel lifting hooks with latch - Grade 8

3 BS EN 1677 – 3:2000 + A1:2008 Forged steel self-locking hooks - Grade 8

4 BS EN 1677 – 5:2000 + A1:2008 Forged steel lifting hooks with latch - Grade 4

5 LOLER 1998 Residential / Restaurant Hooks

UAE Federal Ministry of Law Federal Ministry of law and social affairs, 10.1.83
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10.1.83 – M.O No: 32 – Article 20
Note:
1. Also, considerations and reference to the standard /code to which the equipment has been built has to be given due
attention.
2. Related reference standard may also be referred during inspection / test.
3. In addition to requirements stipulated in this document, Project site/ Client specific requirements are applied and shall be
followed all the time.

4. Procedure for the Periodic thorough Inspection of hooks

 Scope
This procedure covers the following
i. Types of hooks
ii. Factors affecting the strength of hooks
iii. Testing and Examination of hooks
 Procedural Steps
Factors affecting the Strength of hooks:
i. The material from which it is made and its heat treatment
ii. The size of the material of the hook
iii. The diameter of the material of the hook eye
iv. The diameter of load bearing pin

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 Testing and Examination for General lifting purpose hooks:

Hooks should be inspected every six months period. Hooks should be proof load tested to
2.5 times of WLL. No further set should be allowed either as a result of service or of
subsequent proof load testing. The proof load requirements for US Federal Specifications
may vary from this and caution is particularly required with older designs as these were
based on different loading criteria. The amount of set permitted also varies therefore
follow the manufacturer’s recommendation and abide by them.

The following must be taken into account in the examination:

1. This Part of EN 1677 specifies general requirements for forged steel components of
grade 8 up to 63 t WLL and also grade 4 having latch and eye up to 31,5 t WLL
2. In order to provide the necessary strength and durability of components this Part
of EN 1677 gives requirements for the design, manufacture and testing to ensure
the specified levels of performance are met.
3. The hook surface free from risk of injury due to sharp edges, sharp angles or rough
surfaces
4. The maximum permissible wear is 8% on either the pin or the body
5. There should be no signs of nicks, cracks, corrosion or chemical attack.
6. There should be no distortion. The body should have a good shape and the pin
must show no signs of bending.
7. Each removable load bearing pin of 13 mm diameter and above shall be legibly and
indelibly marked with the relevant grade number and manufacturer’s symbol in a
manner that will not impair the mechanical properties of the pin.

 Testing and Examination for Residential / Restaurant hooks:

1. The Competent person should verify the design of testing hooks.

2. after verification of design documents should be verified the dimensions of hook.
3. There should be no signs of nicks, cracks, corrosion or chemical attack.
There should be no distortion.
4. The body should have a good shape and the hook must show no signs of bending.
5. The hooks proof load testing should be carried out according to manufacturers
instructed load in design diagram.
6. The hooks should inspect visually after done load testing. If any damage occurs in
hooks or hook fixing point, it will be in rejection criteria.

 Marking:
As a minimum, hooks should be marked with
1. grade number
2. code number
3. Traceability code
4. the manufacturer’s name, symbol or mark

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 Documents:
6.5.6.1 Manufacturers Certificate
6.5.6.2 Previous Inspection Certificate for visual / proof load test
6.5.6.3 Calibration Certificate of Load Cell to be used

5. Acceptance / Rejection Criteria

 If any of the three samples fails the test for deformation, the component of the size
submitted for type testing shall be deemed not to conform to this part of EN 1677.
 Excess metal from the forging operation shall be removed cleanly leaving the
surface free from sharp edges.
 None of the parts to be welded are load bearing
 The area affected by the weld is not to be subjected to load under normal
operating conditions or under any foreseeable misuse of the component, and the
welding is completed before heat treatment.
 All welds shall be smoothly finished and also need to refer clause 4 for rejection
criteria

6 TUV SW RECORDS

Retention
SN Control Name Period Document No.

1 Inspection Report or Certificate of Inspection 3 years LH/02

Filled-up Inspection Checklist / Rough
2 1 year LG/02
Reports

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