What is resheathing in lifting gear service?

Resheathing is the process of replacing or repairing a protective cover or sleeve around a sling, cable or rope to restore its safety and prevent damage from abrasion or exposure.

How often should inspection be done on slings and lifting gear?

Regular safety inspections should occur at least once every 6 months, or more often under heavy use or harsh conditions. Resheathing inspection should be done whenever damage or wear is observed.

What parts of lifting gear are checked during inspection?

Inspection typically includes checking the cover or sheath, stitching, wear on rope or webbing, hooks, fittings, correct labeling, and any deformation or damage that could weaken the equipment.

Why is resheathing important for safety?

Resheathing protects lifting gear from external damage, prolonging lifespan and greatly reducing risk of failure under load, which helps ensure compliance with safety standards.

Sling Inspection & Re-sheathing Service in Singapore — MOM-Compliant Certification by FRT

If your lifting slings are due for annual inspection, have sustained sheath damage, or carry worn and illegible WLL labels, FRT can help. We provide round sling and webbing sling inspection, re-sheathing, proof load testing, and recertification in Singapore — helping contractors, shipyards, and industrial operators stay MOM-compliant under Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act.

Under the WSH (General Provisions) Regulations, all lifting gear used in Singapore workplaces must be thoroughly examined by an Authorised Examiner at least once every 12 months.

Slings that have been repaired, re-sheathed, or returned from heavy use must be proof load tested before returning to service. Non-compliance can result in stop-work orders, fines of up to S$20,000, or prosecution.

FRT's inspection and re-sheathing service gives you a fast, in-house solution — no need to send slings to a third-party lab. We inspect, re-sheath, proof test, and re-label at our Singapore facility, issuing a certificate endorsed by a MOM-accredited Professional Engineer or Authorised Examiner. Typical turnaround: 3–5 working days.

Singapore MOM / WSH Lifting Gear Inspection Requirements

Under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, all lifting gear used at Singapore workplaces — including webbing slings, round slings, chain slings, shackles, and hooks — must be:

Inspected by a competent person before first use and after any repair
Thoroughly examined by an Authorised Examiner at least once every 12 months
Proof load tested to 2× WLL after repair, re-sheathing, or any modification
Labelled with a current WLL, serial number, and certificate reference — labels must be legible at all times
Accompanied by a valid Certificate of Test and Examination, kept available for MOM inspection at all times

Failure to comply can result in: stop-work orders on your site, fines of up to S$20,000, imprisonment of up to 2 years, or prosecution of both the company and responsible individual. MOM enforcement has intensified since the 2023 WSH e-Services system upgrade, with digital certificates now required for all registered lifting equipment.

FRT's inspection and certification service is designed specifically to help Singapore businesses meet these requirements efficiently. We issue MOM-endorsed certificates, maintain digital records for your audit trail, and can advise on inspection schedules tailored to your fleet of lifting gear.

Service Description:

MOM Certification
Tags for Certification
Re-Sheathing for Round Sling
Inspection on your Polyester Lifting Sling to see if it's fit for use

Re-Sheathing

Bringing a new life back to the current round sling either by patching the holes up or a sewing a brand new cover on it.

Inspection Service

Advising you the best solution, from Changing the outer sleeve to repairing it or to retire the sling and get a new one due to it's wear and tear or mishandling that causes it to be unable to be fix, causing safety hazard

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Sling Inspection & Re-sheathing Service in Singapore — MOM-Compliant Certification by FRT

Singapore MOM / WSH Lifting Gear Inspection Requirements Under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, all lifting gear used at Singapore workplaces — including webbing slings, round slings, chain slings, shackles, and hooks — must be:

Inspected by a competent person before first use and after any repair

Thoroughly examined by an Authorised Examiner at least once every 12 months

Proof load tested to 2× WLL after repair, re-sheathing, or any modification

Labelled with a current WLL, serial number, and certificate reference — labels must be legible at all times

Accompanied by a valid Certificate of Test and Examination, kept available for MOM inspection at all times

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Singapore MOM / WSH Lifting Gear Inspection Requirements

Under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, all lifting gear used at Singapore workplaces — including webbing slings, round slings, chain slings, shackles, and hooks — must be: