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Test Certificate No. C-2395

Form T-4

CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND EXAMINATION OF CHAINS, RINGS, HOOKS,
SHACKLES, SWIVELS AND PULLEY BLOCKS

(FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT UNDER THE REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENT OF WORKERS EMPLOYED IN LOADING OR UNLOADING SHIPS)

Distinguishing
No. or Mark

Description
of Gear *

Number
Tested

Date of Test

Proof Load
Applied (t)

Safe Working
Load (t)

.C-2395

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.C-2395

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3/4" x 3 ft CO chain sling, single leg, oblong master link each end

Below are samples of inspection records. You may make entries on any certificate as long as you do not change or cover-over the tombstone data.

In use, Dec 13, 1997, JM

All OK, Aug 3, 1998, PS

Lost one overboard, Nov 5, 1998, PS

All OK, July 31, 1999, KB

All OK, Aug 24, 2000, AY

One missing, two OK, July 3, 2001, MT

Replaced tag on both, Oct 28, 2001, GR

One transferred to CCGS C D Howe (with copy of certificate), Feb 13, 2002, SX

One OK, July 5, 2002, PB

If a tag falls off a piece of gear you may retag the gear as long as you can match it with a certificate.

You may stamp the gear with certificate # and SWL for easier identification.

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.Nov 21/97

28 tonnes

14 tonnes

* The dimensions of the gear, the type of material of which it is made and, where applicable, the heat treatment received in manufacture should be stated unless Form T-6 is used for this purpose. ( Form T-6 is the certificate made out and supplied by a firm contracting to do annealing or heat treatment.)

(t) Metric Tonne of 1000 Kilograms

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Makers or Suppliers:
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Sams Snitty Sling Shop, PO Box 78, Turbopump, BC, V6B 8E4

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Public Service, Association, Company or Firm making the
Test and Examination:
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Sams Snitty Sling Shop

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Position of Signatory:
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Chief Tester

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I certify that on the 21st day of Nov 1997, the above gear was tested and examined by me in the manner set forth on the reverse side of this certificate; that the examination showed that the gear withstood the proof load without injury or deformation; and that the safe working load on this gear is as shown in column "Safe Working Load".
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Signature: Sam Theman
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Date: Nov 21, 1997.

(ONLY TO BE SIGNED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AS DEFINED ON REVERSE SIDE)



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Smythe & Jones Inc.
5810 Skyway Drive
Burlington, Ontario, K0C 4R8

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CERTIFICATE OF PERFORMANCE

In use, 13 Aug 01, SR
Cert # stamped on master links.

One destroyed, 24 Jan 2002, PB

1 OK, 01 May 01. JT

 

CUSTOMER:

CCGS C D HOWE

Government Dock

Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 4P6

Order Number: F2500-01-0122

 

A Certificate of Performance is just another way of saying Test Certificate

This is to certify that your New 2 only 5/8" x 3'-01" single Leg chain sling with Oblong Master Link on one end and SOF type Foundry Hook on other, has a Safe Vertical Lifting Load of 18,100 lbs.

 

 

(serial No's: M-75402-1 &
M-75402-2)

While it appears that the item has not been proof-loaded the certificate does indicate a SWL, and it is signed by a Competent Person.

Here are your
Certificate Numbers

Authorized Signature:

  J. Smythe

It doesn't say if this signee is an inspector but you must make some assumptions.

Date:

August 7th, 2001

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Certificate
Smythe & Jones Inc.
5810 Skyway Drive
Burlington, Ontario, K0C 4R8

In use, 13 May 00, SR
Cert # stamped on master links.

One destroyed, 24 Jun 2000, PB

3 OK, 01 May 01. JT

3 OK, Jun 27, 2002. JC

 

Your Order Number: F2500-0-0089
Customer Account Number: 147
Customer Name:
CCGS C D Howe
P O Box 83502
Stittsville, Ontario, L2A 4P6

 

Many companies will not issue a Test certificate in the Form required by the Tackle Regs.

Many types of forms are acceptable.

 

Your Number: N/A
Certificate Number: B112-20B

 

Here is your Certificate Number

WE CERTIFY THAT

Your 3 new CO, 3/4" X 4 FT Chain Slings
are capable of lifting 28,300 lbs
in a safe and efficient manner.

J. Smythe
Inspector

While it appears that the item has not been proof-loaded the certificate does indicate a SWL, and it is signed by a Competent Person.

 

Issued at Burlington this May 3rd, 2000

Your Phone Number: (519) 555-1212

Our GST Number: R 126 471 465

 

Many companies, particularly in Central Canada, will not know what is expected of them when you purchase new material. Ensure you detail what you want on your order.

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