When are steel chain slings recommended?

• A. When lifting from a single point
• B. When rigging from two points
• C. When rigging from three points
• D. When rigging from four points

Answer: (C)

When you need to keep a load level and stable during lift, steel chain slings are especially well suited for three-point rigging. With three legs, the sling forms a three-point support that distributes the load more evenly and resists tipping or rotation, giving you better control as the load is raised. Chain slings are rugged, grip rough edges well, and handle heavy or hot loads, which makes them dependable when multiple lift points are involved or a spreader setup is used to connect three attachments. In contrast, lifting from a single point or just two points offers less inherent stability, so three-point rigging with chain slings provides the most reliable balance for many loads.