Perform a pre-lift inspection every single time. Look for the "cracks" and "burns" mentioned above.
Use wear pads or "softeners" between the beam and the strap to prevent friction heat and sharp-edge cutting. atir strap and beamd with crack hot
If you are dealing with a setup and you notice: Discoloration on the strap (Heat damage). Visible fissures in the beam’s weld (Stress cracks). Deformation (Bending) of the hardware. Perform a pre-lift inspection every single time
To keep your rigging and structural components from failing, follow the "Triple-S" rule: follow the "Triple-S" rule: