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§ 1910.184 Slings.
(a) Scope. This section applies to
slings used in conjunction with other
material handling equipment for the
movement of material by hoisting, in
employments covered by this part. The
types of slings covered are those made
from alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal
mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope
(conventional three strand construction), and synthetic web (nylon, polyester, and polypropylene).
(b) Definitions. Angle of loading is the
inclination of a leg or branch of a sling
measured from the horizontal or
vertical plane as shown in Fig. N–184–5;
provided that an angle of loading of
five degrees or less from the vertical
may be considered a vertical angle of
loading.
Basket hitch is a sling configuration
whereby the sling is passed under the
load and has both ends, end attachments, eyes or handles on the hook or
a single master link.
Braided wire rope is a wire rope
formed by plaiting component wire
ropes.
Bridle wire rope sling is a sling composed of multiple wire rope legs with
the top ends gathered in a fitting that
goes over the lifting hook.
Cable laid endless sling-mechanical
joint is a wire rope sling made endless
by joining the ends of a single length of
cable laid rope with one or more metallic fittings.
Cable laid grommet-hand tucked is an
endless wire rope sling made from one
length of rope wrapped six times
around a core formed by hand tucking
the ends of the rope inside the six
wraps.
Cable laid rope is a wire rope composed of six wire ropes wrapped around
a fiber or wire rope core.
Cable laid rope sling-mechanical joint is
a wire rope sling made from a cable
laid rope with eyes fabricated by pressing or swaging one or more metal
sleeves over the rope junction.
Choker hitch is a sling configuration
with one end of the sling passing under
the load and through an end attachment, handle or eye on the other end of
the sling.

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Coating is an elastomer or other suitable material applied to a sling or to a
sling component to impart desirable
properties.
Cross rod is a wire used to join spirals
of metal mesh to form a complete fabric. (See Fig. N–184–2.)
Designated means selected or assigned
by the employer or the employer’s representative as being qualified to perform specific duties.
Equivalent entity is a person or organization
(including
an
employer)
which, by possession of equipment,
technical knowledge and skills, can
perform with equal competence the
same repairs and tests as the person or
organization with which it is equated.
Fabric (metal mesh) is the flexible portion of a metal mesh sling consisting of
a series of transverse coils and cross
rods.
Female handle (choker) is a handle
with a handle eye and a slot of such dimension as to permit passage of a male
handle thereby allowing the use of a
metal mesh sling in a choker hitch.
(See Fig. N–184–1.)
Handle is a terminal fitting to which
metal mesh fabric is attached. (See
Fig. N–184–1.)
Handle eye is an opening in a handle
of a metal mesh sling shaped to accept
a hook, shackle or other lifting device.
(See Fig. N–184–1.)
Hitch is a sling configuration whereby the sling is fastened to an object or
load, either directly to it or around it.
Link is a single ring of a chain.
Male handle (triangle) is a handle with
a handle eye.
Master coupling link is an alloy steel
welded coupling link used as an intermediate link to join alloy steel chain
to master links. (See Fig. N–184–3.)
Master link or gathering ring is a
forged or welded steel link used to support all members (legs) of an alloy
steel chain sling or wire rope sling.
(See Fig. N–184–3.)
Mechanical coupling link is a nonwelded, mechanically closed steel link
used to attach master links, hooks,
etc., to alloy steel chain.

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Proof load is the load applied in performance of a proof test.
Proof test is a nondestructive tension
test performed by the sling manufacturer or an equivalent entity to verify
construction and workmanship of a
sling.
Rated capacity or working load limit is
the maximum working load permitted
by the provisions of this section.
Reach is the effective length of an
alloy steel chain sling measured from
the top bearing surface of the upper
terminal component to the bottom
bearing surface of the lower terminal
component.
Selvage edge is the finished edge of
synthetic webbing designed to prevent
unraveling.
Sling is an assembly which connects
the load to the material handling
equipment.
Sling manufacturer is a person or organization that assembles sling components into their final form for sale to
users.

Spiral is a single transverse coil that
is the basic element from which metal
mesh is fabricated. (See Fig. N–184–2.)
Strand laid endless sling-mechanical
joint is a wire rope sling made endless
from one length of rope with the ends
joined by one or more metallic fittings.
Strand laid grommet-hand tucked is an
endless wire rope sling made from one
length of strand wrapped six times
around a core formed by hand tucking
the ends of the strand inside the six
wraps.
Strand laid rope is a wire rope made
with strands (usually six or eight)
wrapped around a fiber core, wire
strand core, or independent wire rope
core (IWRC).
Vertical hitch is a method of supporting a load by a single, vertical part
or leg of the sling. (See Fig. N–184–4.)
(c) Safe operating practices. Whenever
any sling is used, the following practices shall be observed:
(1) Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.

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(2) Slings shall not be shortened with
knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.
(3) Sling legs shall not be kinked.
(4) Slings shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacities.
(5) Slings used in a basket hitch shall
have the loads balanced to prevent slippage.
(6) Slings shall be securely attached
to their loads.
(7) Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their
loads.
(8) Suspended loads shall be kept
clear of all obstructions.
(9) All employees shall be kept clear
of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.
(10) Hands or fingers shall not be
placed between the sling and its load
while the sling is being tightened
around the load.
(11) Shock loading is prohibited.
(12) A sling shall not be pulled from
under a load when the load is resting
on the sling.
(d) Inspections. Each day before being
used, the sling and all fastenings and
attachments shall be inspected for
damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed
during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective
slings shall be immediately removed
from service.
(e) Alloy steel chain slings—(1) Sling
identification. Alloy steel chain slings
shall have permanently affixed durable
identification stating size, grade, rated
capacity, and reach.
(2) Attachments. (i) Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear shaped links, welded or
mechanical coupling links or other attachments shall have a rated capacity
at least equal to that of the alloy steel
chain with which they are used or the
sling shall not be used in excess of the
rated capacity of the weakest component.
(ii) Makeshift links or fasteners
formed from bolts or rods, or other
such attachments, shall not be used.
(3) Inspections. (i) In addition to the
inspection required by paragraph (d) of
this section, a thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings in
use shall be made on a regular basis, to

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be determined on the basis of (A) frequency of sling use; (B) severity of
service conditions; (C) nature of lifts
being made; and (D) experience gained
on the service life of slings used in
similar circumstances. Such inspections shall in no event be at intervals
greater than once every 12 months.
(ii) The employer shall make and
maintain a record of the most recent
month in which each alloy steel chain
sling was thoroughly inspected, and
shall make such record available for
examination.
(iii) The thorough inspection of alloy
steel chain slings shall be performed by
a competent person designated by the
employer, and shall include a thorough
inspection for wear, defective welds,
deformation and increase in length.
Where such defects or deterioration are
present, the sling shall be immediately
removed from service.
(4) Proof testing. The employer shall
ensure that before use, each new, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel
chain sling, including all welded components in the sling assembly, shall be
proof tested by the sling manufacturer
or equivalent entity, in accordance
with paragraph 5.2 of the American Society of Testing and Materials Specification A391–65, which is incorporated
by reference as specified in § 1910.6
(ANSI G61.1– 1968). The employer shall
retain a certificate of the proof test
and shall make it available for examination.
(5) Sling use. Alloy steel chain slings
shall not be used with loads in excess
of the rated capacities prescribed in
Table N–184–1. Slings not included in
this table shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(6) Safe operating temperatures. Alloy
steel chain slings shall be permanently
removed from service if they are heated above 1000 °F. When exposed to service temperatures in excess of 600 °F,
maximum working load limits permitted in Table N–184–1 shall be reduced in accordance with the chain or
sling
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
(7) Repairing and reconditioning alloy
steel chain slings. (i) Worn or damaged
alloy steel chain slings or attachments
shall not be used until repaired. When

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welding or heat testing is performed,
slings shall not be used unless repaired,
reconditioned and proof tested by the
sling manufacturer or an equivalent
entity.
(ii) Mechanical coupling links or low
carbon steel repair links shall not be
used to repair broken lengths of chain.

(8) Effects of wear. If the chain size at
any point of any link is less than that
stated in Table N–184–2, the sling shall
be removed from service.
(9) Deformed attachments. (i) Alloy
steel chain slings with cracked or deformed master links, coupling links or
other components shall be removed
from service.

TABLE N–184–1—RATED CAPACITY (WORKING LOAD LIMIT), FOR ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLINGS
Rated Capacity (Working Load Limit), Pounds
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]

Chain size, inches

⁄ .............................................................................
⁄ .............................................................................
⁄ .............................................................................
5⁄8 .............................................................................
3⁄4 .............................................................................
7⁄8 .............................................................................
1 ..............................................................................
11⁄8 ...........................................................................
11⁄4 ...........................................................................
13⁄8 ...........................................................................
11⁄2 ...........................................................................
13⁄4 ...........................................................................
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Single
branch
sling—
90°
loading

Double sling vertical angle (1)

Triple and quadruple sling (3)
vertical angle (1)

30°
(60°)

45°
(45°)

60°
(30°)

30°
(60°)

45°
(45°)

60°
(30°)

3,250
6,600
11,250
16,500
23,000
28,750
38,750
44,500
57,500
67,000
80,000
100,000

5,650
11,400
19,500
28,500
39,800
49,800
67,100
77,000
99,500
116,000
138,000
172,000

4,550
9,300
15,900
23,300
32,500
40,600
5,800
63,000
61,000
94,000
112,900
140,000

3,250
6,600
11,250
16,500
23,000
28,750
38,750
44,500
57,500
67,000
80,000
100,000

8,400
17,000
29,000
43,000
59,500
74,500
101,000
115,500
149,000
174,000
207,000
258,000

6,800
14,000
24,000
35,000
48,500
61,000
82,000
94,500
121,500
141,000
169,000
210,000

4,900
9,900
17,000
24,500
34,500
43,000
58,000
66,500
86,000
100,500
119,500
150,000

(1) Rating of multileg slings adjusted for angle of loading measured as the included angle between the inclined leg and the
vertical as shown in Figure N–184–5.
(2) Rating of multileg slings adjusted for angle of loading between the inclined leg and the horizontal plane of the load, as
shown in Figure N–184–5.
(3) Quadruple sling rating is same as triple sling because normal lifting practice may not distribute load uniformly to all 4 legs.

TABLE N–184–2—MINIMUM ALLOWABLE CHAIN
SIZE AT ANY POINT OF LINK
Minimum allowable chain
size, inches

Chain size, inches
⁄
⁄
1⁄2
5⁄8
3⁄4
7⁄8
1
11⁄8
11⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2
13⁄4

⁄
⁄
⁄
31⁄64
19⁄32
45⁄64
13⁄16
29⁄32
1
13⁄32
3
1 ⁄16
113⁄32

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(ii) Slings shall be removed from
service if hooks are cracked, have been
opened more than 15 percent of the normal throat opening measured at the
narrowest point or twisted more than
10 degrees from the plane of the unbent
hook.
(f) Wire rope slings—(1) Sling use. Wire
rope slings shall not be used with loads
in excess of the rated capacities shown
in Tables N–184–3 through N–184–14.
Slings not included in these tables

shall be used only in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(2) Minimum sling lengths. (i) Cable
laid and 6×19 and 6×37 slings shall have
a minimum clear length of wire rope 10
times the component rope diameter between splices, sleeves or end fittings.
(ii) Braided slings shall have a minimum clear length of wire rope 40 times
the component rope diameter between
the loops or end fittings.
(iii) Cable laid grommets, strand laid
grommets and endless slings shall have
a minimum circumferential length of
96 times their body diameter.
(3) Safe operating temperatures. Fiber
core wire rope slings of all grades shall
be permanently removed from service
if they are exposed to temperatures in
excess of 200 °F. When nonfiber core
wire rope slings of any grade are used
at temperatures above 400 °F or below
minus 60 °F, recommendations of the
sling manufacturer regarding use at
that temperature shall be followed.

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(4) End attachments. (i) Welding of end
attachments, except covers to thimbles, shall be performed prior to the assembly of the sling.
(ii) All welded end attachments shall
not be used unless proof tested by the

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manufacturer or equivalent entity at
twice their rated capacity prior to initial use. The employer shall retain a
certificate of the proof test, and make
it available for examination.

TABLE N–184–3—RATED CAPACITIES FOR SINGLE LEG SLINGS
6×19 and 6×37 Classification Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope With Fiber Core (FC)
Rope

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
Vertical

Dia
(inches)

Vertical basket 1

Choker

Constr
HT

⁄

6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37

14

⁄

5 16

⁄

38

⁄

7 16

⁄

12

⁄

9 16

⁄
⁄
7⁄8
1
11⁄8
1
1 ⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
58
34

0.49
0.76
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.9
5.1
6.7
8.4
9.8
12.0
14.0
16.0
19.0
25.0

MS
0.51
0.79
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.1
4.4
5.9
7.7
9.5
11.0
13.0
16.0
18.0
21.0
28.0

S

HT

0.55
0.85
1.2
1.6
2.1
2.7
3.3
4.8
6.4
8.4
10.0
12.0
15.0
15.0
21.0
24.0
31.0

MS

0.37
0.57
0.80
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.9
3.9
5.0
6.3
7.4
8.9
10.0
12.0
14.0
18.0

S

0.38
0.59
0.85
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
3.3
4.5
5.8
7.1
8.3
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
21.0

0.41
0.64
0.91
1.2
12.6
2.0
2.5
3.6
4.8
6.3
7.9
9.2
11.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
23.0

HT

MS

0.99
1.5
2.1
2.9
3.7
4.6
5.6
7.8
10.0
13.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
28.0
33.0
38.0
49.0

1.0
1.6
2.2
3.0
3.9
5.0
6.2
8.8
12.0
15.0
19.0
22.0
27.0
32.0
27.0
43.0
55.0

S
1.1
1.7
2.4
3.3
4.3
5.4
6.7
9.5
13.0
17.0
21.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
41.0
48.0
62.0

HT = Hand Tucked Splice and Hidden Tuck Splice. For hidden tuck splice (IWRC) use values in HT columns.
MS = Mechanical Splice.
S = Swaged or Zinc Poured Socket.
1 These values only apply when the D/d ratio for HT slings is 10 or greater, and for MS and S slings is 20 or greater where:
D=Diameter of curvature around which the body of the sling is bent; d=Diameter of rope.

TABLE N–184–4—RATED CAPACITIES FOR SINGLE LEG SLINGS
6×19 and 6×37 Classification Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope With Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)
Rope
Dia
(inches)
⁄

14

⁄

5 16

⁄

38

⁄

7 16

⁄

12

⁄

9 16

⁄
⁄
⁄
1
1
1 ⁄8
11⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
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Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
Vertical

Vertical basket 1

Choker

Constr
HT
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37

0.53
0.81
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.2
5.5
7.2
9.0
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
20.0
26.0

MS
0.56
0.87
1.2
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.6
8.5
10.0
12.0
15.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
30.0

S

HT

0.59
0.92
1.3
1.8
2.3
2.9
3.6
5.1
6.9
9.0
11.0
13.0
16.0
19.0
22.0
26.0
33.0

MS

0.40
0.61
0.86
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.2
3.1
4.1
5.4
6.8
7.9
9.6
11.0
13.0
15.0
20.0

S

0.42
0.65
0.93
1.3
1.6
2.1
2.5
3.6
4.9
6.4
7.8
9.2
11.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
23.0

0.44
0.69
0.98
1.3
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.8
5.2
6.7
8.5
9.9
12.0
14.0
17.0
19.0
25.0

HT
1.0
1.6
2.3
3.1
3.9
4.9
6.0
8.4
11.0
14.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
41.0
53.0

MS
1.1
1.7
2.5
3.4
4.4
5.5
6.8
9.7
13.0
17.0
21.0
24.0
29.0
35.0
41.0
47.0
61.0

S
1.2
1.8
2.6
3.5
4.6
5.8
7.2
10.0
14.0
18.0
23.0
26.0
32.0
38.0
44.0
51.0
66.0

HT = Hand Tucked Splice. For hidden tuck splice (IWRC) use Table I values in HT column.
MS = Mechanical Splice.
S = Swaged or Zinc Poured Socket.
1 These values only apply when the D/d ratio for HT slings is 10 or greater, and for MS and S Slings is 20 or greater where:
D=Diameter of curvature around which the body of the sling is bent; d=Diameter of rope.

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29 CFR Ch. XVII (7–1–07 Edition)
TABLE N–184–5—RATED CAPACITIES FOR SINGLE LEG SLINGS
Cable Laid Rope—Mechanical Splice Only
7×7×7&7×19 Constructions Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
7×6×19 IWRC Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
Rope

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)

Dia (inches)

Constr

⁄ .....................................................
⁄ .....................................................
⁄ .....................................................
5⁄8 .....................................................
3⁄4 .....................................................
5⁄8 .....................................................
3⁄4 .....................................................
7⁄8 .....................................................
1 .......................................................
11⁄8 ...................................................
11⁄4 ...................................................
3⁄4 .....................................................
7⁄8 .....................................................
1 .......................................................
11⁄8 ...................................................
11⁄4 ...................................................
15⁄16 .................................................
13⁄8 ...................................................
11⁄2 ...................................................

7×7×7 ....................................................................
7×7×7 ....................................................................
7×7×7 ....................................................................
7×7×7 ....................................................................
7×7×7 ....................................................................
7×7×19 ..................................................................
7×7×19 ..................................................................
7×7×19 ..................................................................
7×7×19 ..................................................................
7×7×19 ..................................................................
7×7×19 ..................................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ........................................................

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Vertical

Vertical
basket 1

Choker

0.50
1.1
1.8
2.8
3.8
2.9
4.1
5.4
6.9
8.2
9.9
3.8
5.0
6.4
7.7
9.2
10.0
11.0
13.0

0.38
0.81
1.4
2.1
2.9
2.2
3.0
4.0
5.1
6.2
7.4
2.8
3.8
4.8
5.8
6.9
7.5
8.2
9.6

1.0
2.0
3.7
5.5
7.6
5.8
8.1
11.0
14.0
16.0
20.0
7.6
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
26.0

1 These values only apply when the D/d ratio is 10 or greater where: D=Diameter of curvature around which the body of the
sling is bent; d=Diameter of rope.

TABLE N–184–6—RATED CAPACITIES FOR SINGLE LEG SLINGS
8-Part and 6-Part Braided Rope
6×7 and 6×19 Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
7×7 Construction Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
Component ropes

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
Vertical

Diameter (inches)

Basket, vertical
to 30° 1

Choker

Constr
8-Part

⁄ .........................................................................................
1⁄8 ...........................................................................................
3⁄16 .........................................................................................
3⁄32 .........................................................................................
1⁄8 ...........................................................................................
3⁄16 .........................................................................................
3⁄16 .........................................................................................
1⁄4 ...........................................................................................
5⁄16 .........................................................................................
3⁄8 ...........................................................................................
7⁄16 .........................................................................................
1⁄2 ...........................................................................................
9⁄16 .........................................................................................
5⁄8 ...........................................................................................
3⁄4 ...........................................................................................
7⁄8 ...........................................................................................
1 ............................................................................................

6×7
6×7
6×7
7×7
7×7
7×7
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19

3 32

6-Part

0.42
0.75
1.7
0.51
0.95
2.1
1.7
3.1
4.8
6.8
9.3
12.0
15.0
19.0
27.0
36.0
47.0

0.32
0.57
1.3
0.39
0.7
1.5
1.3
2.3
3.6
5.1
6.9
9.0
11.0
14.0
20.0
27.0
35.0

8-Part

6-Part

0.32
0.57
1.3
0.38
0.71
1.5
1.3
2.3
3.6
5.1
6.9
9.0
11.0
14.0
20.0
27.0
35.0

8-Part

0.24
0.42
0.94
0.29
0.53
1.2
0.98
1.7
2.7
3.8
5.2
6.7
8.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
26.0

0.74
1.3
2.9
0.89
1.6
3.6
3.0
5.3
8.3
12.0
16.0
21.0
26.0
32.0
46.0
62.0
81.0

6-Part
0.55
0.98
2.2
0.67
1.2
2.7
2.2
4.0
6.2
8.9
12.0
15.0
20.0
24.0
35.0
47.0
61.0

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sling is bent; d=Diameter of component rope.

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§ 1910.184

TABLE N–184–7—RATED CAPACITIES FOR 2-LEG AND 3-LEG BRIDLE SLINGS
6×19 and 6×37 Classification Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope With Fiber Core (FC)
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]
Rope

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
2-Leg bridle slings

Dia
(in.)

Constr

30° (60°)
HT

⁄

6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37

14

⁄

5 16

⁄

38

⁄

7 16

⁄

12
9 16

⁄

⁄
⁄
⁄
1
11⁄8
11⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
58
34
78

MS

0.85
1.3
1.8
2.5
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.8
8.9
11.0
14.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
28.0
33.0
43.0

HT=Hand Tucked Splice.

0.83
1.4
1.9
2.6
3.4
4.3
5.3
7.6
10.0
13.0
16.0
19.0
23.0
27.0
32.0
37.0
48.0

45° angle
HT

MS

0.70
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.6
3.2
4.0
5.5
7.3
9.4
12.0
14.0
17.0
20.0
23.0
27.0
35.0

3-Leg bridle slings
60° (30°)

0.72
1.1
1.6
2.2
2.8
3.5
4.4
6.2
8.4
11.0
13.0
16.0
19.0
22.0
26.0
30.0
39.0

HT

30° (60°)

MS

0.49
0.76
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.9
5.1
6.7
8.4
9.8
12.0
14.0
16.0
19.0
25.0

HT

0.51
0.79
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.1
4.4
5.9
7.7
9.3
11.0
13.0
16.0
18.0
21.0
28.0

1.3
2.0
2.8
3.7
4.8
6.0
7.3
10.0
13.0
17.0
22.0
25.0
31.0
36.0
43.0
49.0
64.0

45° angle

MS

HT

1.3
2.0
2.9
4.0
5.1
6.5
8.0
11.0
15.0
20.0
24.0
29.0
35.0
41.0
48.0
56.0
72.0

60° (30°)

MS

1.0
1.6
2.3
3.0
3.9
4.9
5.9
8.3
11.0
14.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
52.0

HT

1.1
1.7
2.4
3.2
4.2
5.3
6.5
9.3
13.0
16.0
20.0
23.0
28.0
33.0
39.0
45.0
59.0

MS

0.74
1.1
1.6
2.1
2.8
3.4
4.2
5.8
7.7
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
28.0
37.0

0.76
1.2
1.7
2.3
3.0
3.7
4.6
6.6
8.9
11.0
14.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
28.0
32.0
41.0

MS=Mechanical Splice.

TABLE N–184–8—RATED CAPACITIES FOR 2-LEG AND 3-LEG BRIDLE SLINGS
6×19 and 6×37 Classification Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope With Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]
Rope

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
2-Leg bridle slings

Dia
(in.)

Constr

30° (60°)
HT

⁄

14

⁄

5 16

⁄

38

⁄

7 16

⁄

12

⁄

9 16

⁄
⁄
⁄
1
11⁄8
11⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
58
34
78

6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37
6×37

MS

0.92
1.4
2.0
2.7
3.4
4.3
5.2
7.3
9.6
12.0
16.0
18.0
22.0
26.0
31.0
35.0
46.0

HT=Hand Tucked Splice.

0.97
1.5
2.1
2.9
3.8
4.8
5.9
8.4
11.0
15.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
41.0
53.0

45° angle
HT

MS

0.75
1.1
1.6
2.2
2.8
3.5
4.2
5.9
7.8
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
29.0
37.0

3-Leg bridle slings
60° (30°)

0.79
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.1
3.9
4.8
6.9
9.3
12.0
15.0
17.0
21.0
25.0
29.0
33.0
43.0

HT

30° (60°)

MS

0.53
0.81
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.2
5.5
7.2
9.0
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
20.0
26.0

HT

0.56
0.87
1.2
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.6
8.5
10.0
12.0
15.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
30.0

1.4
2.1
3.0
4.0
5.1
6.4
7.8
11.0
14.0
19.0
23.0
27.0
33.0
39.0
46.0
53.0
68.0

45° angle

MS

HT

1.4
2.3
3.2
4.4
5.7
7.1
8.8
13.0
17.0
22.0
27.0
32.0
38.0
45.0
53.0
61.0
79.0

60° (30°)

MS

1.1
1.7
2.4
3.3
4.2
5.2
6.4
8.9
12.0
15.0
19.0
22.0
27.0
32.0
38.0
43.0
56.0

HT

1.2
1.8
2.6
3.6
4.6
5.8
7.2
10.0
14.0
18.0
22.0
26.0
31.0
37.0
43.0
50.0
65.0

MS

0.79
1.2
1.7
2.3
3.0
3.7
4.5
6.3
8.3
11.0
13.0
16.0
19.0
23.0
27.0
31.0
40.0

0.84
1.3
1.9
2.5
3.3
4.1
5.1
7.3
9.9
13.0
16.0
18.0
22.0
26.0
31.0
35.0
46.0

MS=Mechanical Splice.

TABLE N–184–9—RATED CAPACITIES FOR 2-LEG AND 3-LEG BRIDLE SLINGS
Cable Laid Rope—Mechanical Splice Only
7×7×7 and 7×7×19 Constructions Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
7×6×19 IWRC Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]
Rope

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)

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2-Leg bridle sling
Dia (inches)

Constr

⁄ ...................................

7×7×7 .........................................................

14

30°
(60°)

45°
angle

0.87

0.71

3-Leg bridle sling

60°
(30°)

30°
(60°)

0.50

45°
angle

1.3

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(30°)
0.75

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29 CFR Ch. XVII (7–1–07 Edition)

TABLE N–184–9—RATED CAPACITIES FOR 2-LEG AND 3-LEG BRIDLE SLINGS—Continued
Cable Laid Rope—Mechanical Splice Only
7×7×7 and 7×7×19 Constructions Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
7×6×19 IWRC Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]
Rope

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
2-Leg bridle sling

Dia (inches)

Constr

⁄ ...................................
⁄ ...................................
⁄ ...................................
3⁄4 ...................................
5⁄8 ...................................
3⁄4 ...................................
7⁄8 ...................................
1 ....................................
11⁄8 .................................
11⁄4 .................................
3⁄4 ...................................
7⁄8 ...................................
1 ....................................
11⁄8 .................................
11⁄4 .................................
15⁄16 ...............................
13⁄8 .................................
11⁄2 .................................

7×7×7 .........................................................
7×7×7 .........................................................
7×7×7 .........................................................
7×7×7 .........................................................
7×7×19 .......................................................
7×7×19 .......................................................
7×7×19 .......................................................
7×7×19 .......................................................
7×7×19 .......................................................
7×7×19 .......................................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................
7×6×19 IWRC ............................................

38
12
58

30°
(60°)

45°
angle

1.9
3.2
4.8
6.6
5.0
7.0
9.3
12.0
14.0
17.0
6.6
8.7
11.0
13.0
16.0
17.0
19.0
22.0

1.5
2.6
3.9
5.4
4.1
5.7
7.6
9.7
12.0
14.0
5.4
7.1
9.0
11.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
18.0

3-Leg bridle sling

60°
(30°)

30°
(60°)

1.1
1.8
2.8
3.8
2.9
4.1
5.4
6.9
8.2
9.9
3.8
5.0
6.4
7.7
9.2
10.0
11.0
13.0

45°
angle

2.8
4.8
7.2
9.9
7.5
10.0
14.0
18.0
21.0
26.0
9.9
13.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
33.0

2.3
3.9
5.9
8.1
6.1
8.6
11.0
14.0
17.0
21.0
8.0
11.0
13.0
16.0
20.0
21.0
23.0
27.0

60°
(30°)
1.6
2.8
4.2
3.7
4.3
6.1
8.1
10.0
12.0
15.0
5.7
7.5
9.6
11.0
14.0
15.0
16.0
19.0

TABLE N–184–10—RATED CAPACITIES FOR 2-LEG AND 3-LEG BRIDLE SLINGS
8-Part and 6-Part Braided Rope
6×7 and 6×19 Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
7×7 Construction Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]
Rope

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
2-Leg bridle slings

Dia
(in.)

Constr

⁄

3 32

⁄

18
3 16

⁄
⁄

3 32

⁄

18

⁄
⁄

3 16
3 16

⁄

14
5 16

⁄

⁄

38

⁄

7 16

⁄

12

⁄

9 16

⁄
⁄
⁄
1

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6×7
6×7
6×7
7×7
7×7
7×7
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19
6×19

30° (60°)

45° angle

3-Leg bridle slings
60° (30°)

30° (60°)

8-Part

6-Part

8-Part

6-Part

8-Part

6-Part

8-Part

6-Part

0.74
1.3
2.9
0.89
1.6
3.6
3.0
5.3
8.3
12.0
16.0
21.0
26.0
32.0
46.0
62.0
81.0

0.55
0.98
2.2
0.67
1.2
2.7
2.2
4.0
6.2
8.9
12.0
15.0
20.0
24.0
35.0
47.0
61.0

0.60
1.1
2.4
0.72
1.3
2.9
2.4
4.3
6.7
9.7
13.0
17.0
21.0
26.0
38.0
51.0
66.0

0.45
0.80
1.8
0.55
1.0
2.2
1.8
3.2
5.0
7.2
9.8
13.0
16.0
20.0
28.0
38.0
50.0

0.42
0.76
1.7
0.51
0.95
2.1
1.7
3.1
4.8
6.8
9.3
12.0
15.0
10.0
27.0
36.0
47.0

0.32
0.57
1.3
0.39
0.71
1.5
1.3
2.3
3.6
5.1
6.9
9.0
11.0
14.0
20.0
27.0
35.0

1.1
2.0
4.4
1.3
2.5
5.4
4.5
8.0
12.0
18.0
24.0
31.0
39.0
48.0
69.0
94.0
122.0

0.83
1.5
3.3
1.0
1.8
4.0
3.4
6.0
9.3
13.0
18.0
23.0
29.0
36.0
52.0
70.0
91.0

45° angle
8-Part
0.90
1.6
3.6
1.1
2.0
4.4
3.7
6.5
10.0
14.0
20.0
25.0
32.0
40.0
56.0
76.0
99.0

60° (30°)

6-Part
0.68
1.2
2.7
0.82
1.5
3.3
2.8
4.9
7.6
11.0
15.0
19.0
24.0
30.0
42.0
57.0
74.0

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6-Part

0.64
1.1
2.5
0.77
1.4
3.1
2.6
4.6
7.1
10.0
14.0
18.0
23.0
28.0
40.0
54.0
70.0

0.48
0.85
1.9
0.58
1.1
2.3
1.9
3.4
5.4
7.7
10.0
13.0
17.0
21.0
30.0
40.0
53.0

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TABLE N–184–11—RATED CAPACITIES FOR
STRAND LAID GROMMET—HAND TUCKED

TABLE N–184–13—RATED CAPACITIES FOR
STRAND LAID ENDLESS SLINGS—MECHANICAL
JOINT—Continued

Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
Rope body
Dia
(inches)
⁄

7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×19
7×37
7×37
7×37

14

⁄

5 16

⁄

38
7 16

⁄

⁄

12
9 16

⁄

⁄
⁄
7⁄8
1
11⁄8
11⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2
58
34

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Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)

Constr

Vertical
0.85
1.3
1.9
2.6
3.3
4.2
5.2
7.4
10.0
13.0
16.0
18.0
22.0
26.0

Choker
0.64
1.0
1.4
1.9
2.5
3.1
3.9
5.6
7.5
9.7
12.0
14.0
16.0
19.0

Rope body

Vertical
basket 1
1.7
2.6
3.8
5.2
6.7
8.4
10.0
15.0
20.0
26.0
32.0
37.0
44.0
52.0

1 These values only apply when the D/d ratio is 5 or greater
where: D=Diameter of curvature around which rope is bent.
d=Diameter of rope body.

Dia
(inches)

⁄

38
9 16

⁄

⁄
3⁄8
9⁄16
5⁄8
5⁄8
3⁄4
15⁄16
1
1 ⁄8
15⁄16
11⁄2
111⁄16
17⁄8
21⁄4
25⁄8
58

7×6×7
7×6×7
7×6×7
7×7×7
7×7×7
7×7×7
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19
7×6×19

1.3
2.8
3.8
1.6
3.5
4.5
3.9
5.1
7.9
11.0
15.0
19.0
24.0
30.0
42.0
56.0

Choker
0.95
2.1
2.8
1.2
2.6
3.4
3.0
3.8
5.9
8.4
11.0
14.0
18.0
22.0
31.0
42.0

Dia
(inches)
⁄
⁄
⁄
5⁄8
3⁄4
5⁄8
3⁄4
7⁄8
1
11⁄8
11⁄4
3⁄4
7⁄8
1
1
1 ⁄8
11⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2
12

Vertical
basket 1
2.5
5.6
7.6
3.2
6.9
9.0
7.9
10.0
16.0
22.0
30.0
39.0
49.0
60.0
84.0
112.0

Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope

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Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)

Constr

14

2 6×19

38

2 6×19

12

2 6×19

⁄
⁄
⁄
5⁄8
3⁄4
7⁄8

2 6×19
2 6×19
2 6×19

Vertical
0.92
2.0
3.6
5.6
8.0
11.0

Choker
0.69
1.5
2.7
4.2
6.0
8.1

2 6×37

Vertical
basket 1
1.8
4.1
7.2
11.0
16.0
21.0

14.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
29.0

10.0
13.0
15.0
19.0
22.0

Constr
7×7×7
7×7×7
7×7×7
7×7×7
7×7×7
7×7×19
7×7×19
7×7×19
7×7×19
7×7×19
7×7×19
2 7×6×19
2 7×6×19
2 7×6×19
2 7×6×19
2 7×6×19
2 7×6×19
2 7×6×19

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)
Vertical
0.83
1.8
3.0
4.5
6.3
4.7
6.7
8.9
11.0
14.0
17.0
6.2
8.3
10.0
13.0
16.0
18.0
22.0

Choker
0.62
1.3
2.3
3.4
4.7
3.5
5.0
6.6
8.5
10.0
12.0
4.7
6.2
7.9
9.7
12.0
14.0
16.0

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basket 1
1.6
3.5
6.1
9.1
12.0
9.5
13.0
18.0
22.0
28.0
33.0
12.0
16.0
21.0
26.0
31.0
37.0
43.0

1 These values only apply when the D/d value is 5 or greater where: D=Diameter of curvature around which cable body
is bent. d=Diameter of cable body.
2 IWRC.

(5) Removal from service. Wire rope
slings shall be immediately removed
from service if any of the following
conditions are present:
(i) Ten randomly distributed broken
wires in one rope lay, or five broken
wires in one strand in one rope lay.
(ii) Wear or scraping of one-third the
original diameter of outside individual
wires.
(iii) Kinking, crushing, bird caging or
any other damage resulting in distortion of the wire rope structure.
(iv) Evidence of heat damage.
(v) End attachments that are
cracked, deformed or worn.

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35.0
41.0
50.0
59.0

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TABLE N–184–13—RATED CAPACITIES FOR
STRAND LAID ENDLESS SLINGS—MECHANICAL
JOINT

Dia
(inches)

2 6×37

Cable body

1 These values only apply when the D/d ratio is 5 or greater
where: D=Diameter of curvature around which cable body is
bent. d=Diameter of cable body.

Rope body

2 6×37

Vertical
basket 1

TABLE N–184–14—RATED CAPACITIES FOR
CABLE LAID ENDLESS SLINGS—MECHANICAL
JOINT

14

Vertical

2 6×19

Choker

values only apply when the D/d ratio is 5 or greater
where: D=Diameter of curvature around which rope is bent.
d=Diameter of rope body.
2 IWRC.

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)

Constr

2 6×19

Vertical

1 These

7×6×7 and 7×6×19 Constructions Improved Plow Steel Grade
Rope
7×7×7 Construction Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope

Dia
(inches)

Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)

Constr

1
11⁄8
11⁄4
13⁄8
11⁄2

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(vi) Hooks that have been opened
more than 15 percent of the normal
throat opening measured at the narrowest point or twisted more than 10
degrees from the plane of the unbent
hook.
(vii) Corrosion of the rope or end attachments.
(g) Metal mesh slings—(1) Sling marking. Each metal mesh sling shall have
permanently affixed to it a durable
marking that states the rated capacity
for vertical basket hitch and choker
hitch loadings.
(2) Handles. Handles shall have a
rated capacity at least equal to the
metal fabric and exhibit no deformation after proof testing.
(3) Attachments of handles to fabric.
The fabric and handles shall be joined
so that:
(i) The rated capacity of the sling is
not reduced.
(ii) The load is evenly distributed
across the width of the fabric.
(iii) Sharp edges will not damage the
fabric.
(4) Sling coatings. Coatings which diminish the rated capacity of a sling
shall not be applied.
(5) Sling testing. All new and repaired
metal mesh slings, including handles,
shall not be used unless proof tested by
the manufacturer or equivalent entity
at a minimum of 11⁄2 times their rated
capacity.
Elastomer
impregnated
slings shall be proof tested before coating.
(6) Proper use of metal mesh slings.
Metal mesh slings shall not be used to
lift loads in excess of their rated capacities as prescribed in Table N–184–15.
Slings not included in this table shall
be used only in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
(7) Safe operating temperatures. Metal
mesh slings which are not impregnated
with elastomers may be used in a temperature range from minus 20 °F to
plus 550 °F without decreasing the
working load limit. Metal mesh slings
impregnated with polyvinyl chloride or
neoprene may be used only in a temperature range from zero degrees to
plus 200 °F. For operations outside
these temperature ranges or for metal
mesh slings impregnated with other
materials, the sling manufacturer’s
recommendations shall be followed.

(8) Repairs. (i) Metal mesh slings
which are repaired shall not be used
unless repaired by a metal mesh sling
manufacturer or an equivalent entity.
(ii) Once repaired, each sling shall be
permanently marked or tagged, or a
written record maintained, to indicate
the date and nature of the repairs and
the person or organization that performed the repairs. Records of repairs
shall be made available for examination.
(9) Removal from service. Metal mesh
slings shall be immediately removed
from service if any of the following
conditions are present:
(i) A broken weld or broken brazed
joint along the sling edge.
(ii) Reduction in wire diameter of 25
per cent due to abrasion or 15 per cent
due to corrosion.
(iii) Lack of flexibility due to distortion of the fabric.
TABLE N–184–15—RATED CAPACITIES
Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Metal Mesh Slings
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]
Sling
width
in
inches

Vertical
or choker

Vertical
basket

Effect of angle on rated capacities in basket hitch
30°
(60°)

45°
(45°)

Heavy Duty–10 Ga 35 Spirals/Ft of sling width
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

1,500
2,700
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000

3,000
5,400
8,000
12,000
16,000
20,000
24,000
28,000
32,000
36,000
40,000

2,600
4,700
6,900
10,400
13,800
17,000
20,700
24,200
27,700
31,100
34,600

2,100
3,800
5,600
8,400
11,300
14,100
16,900
19,700
22,600
25,400
28,200

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2,700
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000

Medium Duty–12 Ga 43 Spirals/Ft of sling width
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

1,350
2,000
2,700
4,500
6,000
7,500
9,000
10,500
12,000
13,500
15,000

2,700
4,000
5,400
9,000
12,000
15,000
18,000
21,000
24,000
27,000
30,000

2,300
3,500
4,700
7,800
10,400
13,000
15,600
18,200
20,800
23,400
26,000

1,900
2,800
3,800
6,400
8,500
10,600
12,700
14,800
17,000
19,100
21,200

1,400
2,000
2,700
4,500
6,000
7,500
9,000
10,500
12,000
13,500
15,000

Light Duty–14 Ga 59 Spirals/Ft of sling width
2
3
4
6
8
10

900
1,400
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000

1,800
2,800
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000

1,600
2,400
3,500
5,200
6,900
8,600

1,300
2,000
2,800
4,200
5,700
7,100

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1,400
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000

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TABLE N–184–15—RATED CAPACITIES—
Continued
Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Metal Mesh Slings
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses]
Sling
width
in
inches

Vertical
or choker

12
14
16
18
20

6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000

Vertical
basket

12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000

Effect of angle on rated capacities in basket hitch
30°
(60°)

45°
(45°)

60°
(30°)

10,400
12,100
13,900
15,600
17,300

8,500
9,900
11,300
12,700
14,100

6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000

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(iv) Distortion of the female handle
so that the depth of the slot is increased more than 10 per cent.
(v) Distortion of either handle so
that the width of the eye is decreased
more than 10 per cent.

§ 1910.184

(vi) A 15 percent reduction of the
original cross sectional area of metal
at any point around the handle eye.
(vii) Distortion of either handle out
of its plane.
(h) Natural and synthetic fiber rope
slings—(1) Sling use. (i) Fiber rope slings
made from conventional three strand
construction fiber rope shall not be
used with loads in excess of the rated
capacities prescribed in Tables N–184–16
through N–184–19.
(ii) Fiber rope slings shall have a diameter of curvature meeting at least
the minimums specified in Figs. N–184–
4 and N–184–5.
(iii) Slings not included in these tables shall be used only in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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[Angle of rope to vertical shown in parentheses]

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13 16

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1
11⁄16
11⁄8
11⁄4
15⁄16
11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
21⁄8
1
2 ⁄4
21⁄2
25⁄8

Nominal
wt. per 100
ft in
pounds
7.5
10.4
13.3
16.7
19.5
22.5
27.0
31.3
36.0
41.7
47.9
59.9
74.6
89.3
107.5
125.0
146.0
166.7
190.8

Eye and eye sling
Vertical
hitch
480
620
790
970
1,170
1,390
1,620
1,890
2,160
2,430
2,700
3,330
4,050
4,770
5,580
6,480
7,380
8,370
9,360

Choker
hitch
240
310
395
485
585
695
810
945
1,080
1,220
1,350
1,670
2,030
2,390
2,790
3,240
3,690
4,190
4,680

Endless sling

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
90° (0°)

60° (30°)

960
1,240
1,580
1,940
2,340
2,780
3,240
3,780
4,320
4,860
5,400
6,660
8,100
9,540
11,200
13,000
14,800
16,700
18,700

830
1,070
1,370
1,680
2,030
2,410
2,810
3,270
3,740
4,210
4,680
5,770
7,010
8,260
9,660
11,200
12,800
14,500
16,200

45° (45°)

30° (60°)

680
875
1,120
1,370
1,650
1,970
2,290
2,670
3,050
3,440
3,820
4,710
5,730
6,740
7,890
9,160
10,400
11,800
13,200

480
620
790
970
1,170
1,390
1,620
1,890
2,160
2,430
2,700
3,330
4,050
4,770
5,580
6,480
7,380
8,370
9,360

Vertical
hitch
865
1,120
1,420
1,750
2,110
2,500
2,920
3,400
3,890
4,370
4,860
5,990
7,290
8,590
10,000
11,700
13,300
15,100
16,800

Choker
hitch
430
560
710
875
1,050
1,250
1,460
1,700
1,940
2,190
2,430
3,000
3,650
4,290
5,020
5,830
6,640
7,530
8,420

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
90° (0°)
1,730
2,230
2,840
3,490
4,210
5,000
5,830
6,800
7,780
8,750
9,720
12,000
14,600
17,200
20,100
23,300
26,600
30,100
33,700

60° (30°)
1,500
1,930
2,460
3,020
3,650
4,330
5,050
5,890
6,730
7,580
8,420
10,400
12,600
14,900
17,400
2,0,200
23,000
26,100
29,200

45° (45°)
1,220
1,580
2,010
2,470
2,980
3,540
4,120
4,810
5,500
6,190
6,870
8,480
10,300
12,100
14,200
16,500
18,800
21,300
23,800

30° (60°)
865
1,120
1,420
1,750
2,110
2,500
2,920
3,400
3,890
4,370
4,860
5,990
7,290
8,590
10,000
11,700
13,300
15,100
16,800

See Figs. N–184–4 and N–184–5 for sling configuration descriptions.

[Angle of rope to vertical shown in parentheses]
Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
12

⁄

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9 16

⁄

58

⁄
⁄

34
13 16

⁄

78

⁄
1
11⁄16
1
1 ⁄8
11⁄4
15⁄16

Nominal
wt. per 100
ft in
pounds
6.5
8.3
10.5
14.5
17.0
20.0
26.0
29.0
34.0
40.0
45.0

Eye and eye sling
Vertical
hitch
635
790
1,030
1,410
1,680
1,980
2,480
2,850
3,270
3,710
4,260

Choker
hitch
320
395
515
705
840
990
1,240
1,430
1,640
1,860
2,130

Endless sling

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
90° (0°)
1,270
1,580
2,060
2,820
3,360
3,960
4,960
5,700
6,540
7,420
8,520

60° (30°)
1,100
1,370
1,780
2,440
2,910
3,430
4,300
4,940
5,660
6,430
7,380

45° (45°)
900
1,120
1,460
1,990
2,380
2,800
3,510
4,030
4,620
5,250
6,020

30° (60°)
635
790
1,030
1,410
1,680
1,980
2,480
2,850
3,270
3,710
4,260

Vertical
hitch
1,140
1,420
1,850
2,540
3,020
3,560
4,460
5,130
5,890
6,680
7,670

Choker
hitch
570
710
925
1,270
1,510
1,780
2,230
2,570
2,940
3,340
3,830

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
90° (0°)
2,290
2,840
3,710
5,080
6,050
7,130
8,930
10,300
11,800
13,400
15,300

60° (30°)
1,980
2,460
3,210
4,400
5,240
6,170
7,730
8,890
10,200
11,600
13,300

45° (45°)
1,620
2,010
2,620
3,590
4,280
5,040
6,310
7,260
8,330
9,450
10,800

30° (60°)
1,140
1,420
1,850
2,540
3,020
3,560
4,460
5,130
5,890
6,680
7,670

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68.0
83.0
95.0
109.0
129.0
149.0
168.0

5,250
6,440
7,720
9,110
10,500
12,400
13,900
16,000

2,630
3,220
3,860
4,560
5,250
6,200
6,950
8,000

10,500
12,900
15,400
18,200
21,000
24,800
27,800
32,000

9,090
11,200
13,400
15,800
18,200
21,500
24,100
27,700

7,420
9,110
10,900
12,900
14,800
17,500
19,700
22,600

5,250
6,440
7,720
9,110
10,500
12,400
13,900
16,000

9,450
11,600
13,900
16,400
18,900
22,300
25,000
28,800

4,730
5,800
6,950
8,200
9,450
11,200
12,500
14,400

18,900
23,200
27,800
32,800
37,800
44,600
50,000
57,600

16,400
20,100
24,100
28,400
32,700
38,700
43,300
49,900

13,400
16,400
19,700
23,200
26,700
31,600
35,400
40,700

9,450
11,600
13,900
16,400
18,900
22,300
25,000
28,800

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10.2
13.0
17.5
21.0
25.0
30.5
34.5
40.0
46.3
52.5
66.8
82.0
98.0
118.0
135.0
157.0
181.0
205.0

Eye and eye sling
Vertical
hitch
635
790
990
1,240
1,540
1,780
2,180
2,530
2,920
3,290
3,710
4,630
5,640
6,710
7,920
9,110
10,600
12,100
13,600

Choker
hitch
320
395
495
620
770
890
1,090
1,270
1,460
1,650
1,860
2,320
2,820
3,360
3,960
4,460
5,300
6,050
6,800

Endless sling

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
90° (0°)

60° (30°)

1,270
1,580
1,980
2,480
3,080
3,560
4,360
5,060
5,840
6,580
7,420
9,260
11,300
13,400
15,800
18,200
21,200
24,200
27,200

See Figs. N–184–4 and N–184–5 for sling configuration descriptions.

1,100
1,370
1,710
2,150
2,670
3,080
3,780
4,380
5,060
5,700
6,430
8,020
9,770
11,600
13,700
15,800
18,400
21,000
23,600

45° (45°)
900
1,120
1,400
1,750
2,180
2,520
3,080
3,580
4,130
4,650
5,250
6,550
7,980
9,490
11,200
12,900
15,000
17,100
19,200

30° (60°)
635
790
990
1,240
1,540
1,780
2,180
2,530
2,920
3,290
3,710
4,630
5,640
6,710
7,920
9,110
10,600
12,100
13,600

Vertical
hitch
1,140
1,420
1,780
2,230
2,770
3,200
3,920
4,550
5,260
5,920
6,680
8,330
10,200
12,100
14,300
16,400
19,100
21,800
24,500

Choker
hitch
570
710
890
1,120
1,390
1,600
2,960
2,280
2,630
2,960
3,340
4,170
5,080
6,040
7,130
8,200
9,540
10,900
12,200

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
90° (0°)
2,290
2,840
3,570
4,470
5,540
6,410
7,850
9,110
10,500
11,800
13,400
16,700
20,300
24,200
28,500
32,800
38,200
43,600
49,000

60° (30°)
1,980
2,460
3,090
3,870
4,800
5,550
6,800
7,990
9,100
10,300
11,600
14,400
17,600
20,900
24,700
28,400
33,100
37,700
42,400

45° (45°)
1,620
2,010
2,520
3,160
3,920
4,530
5,550
6,440
7,440
8,380
9,450
11,800
14,400
17,100
20,200
23,200
27,000
30,800
34,600

30° (60°)
1,140
1,420
1,780
2,230
2,770
3,200
3,920
4,550
5,260
5,920
6,680
8,330
10,200
12,100
14,300
16,400
19,100
21,800
24,500

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11⁄16
11⁄8
11⁄4
15⁄16
11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
21⁄8
1
2 ⁄4
21⁄2
25⁄8

Nominal
wt. per 100
ft in
pounds

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11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
21⁄8
1
2 ⁄4
21⁄2
25⁄8

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[Angle of rope to vertical shown in parentheses]

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6.1
7.5
10.7
12.7
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18.0
20.4
23.7
27.0
30.5
38.5
47.5
57.0
69.0
80.0
92.0
107.0
120.0

Vertical
hitch
645
780
950
1,300
1,520
1,760
2,140
2,450
2,800
3,210
3,600
4,540
5,510
6,580
7,960
9,330
10,600
12,200
13,800

Choker
hitch
325
390
475
650
760
880
1,070
1,230
1,400
1,610
1,800
2,270
2,760
3,290
3,980
4,670
5,300
6,100
6,900

Endless sling

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
90° (0°)
1,290
1,560
1,900
2,600
3,040
3,520
4,280
4,900
5,600
6,420
7,200
9,080
11,000
13,200
15,900
18,700
21,200
24,400
27,600

60° (30°)
1,120
1,350
1,650
2,250
2,630
3,050
3,700
4,240
4,850
5,560
6,240
7,860
9,540
11,400
13,800
16,200
18,400
21,100
23,900

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45° (45°)
910
1,100
1,340
1,840
2,150
2,490
3,030
3,460
3,960
4,540
5,090
6,420
7,790
9,300
11,300
13,200
15,000
17,300
19,600

30° (60°)
645
780
950
1,300
1,520
1,760
2,140
2,450
2,800
3,210
3,600
4,540
5,510
6,580
7,960
9,330
10,600
12,200
13,800

Vertical
hitch
1,160
1,400
1,710
2,340
2,740
3,170
3,850
4,410
5,040
5,780
6,480
8,170
9,920
11,800
14,300
16,800
19,100
22,000
24,800

Basket hitch; Angle of rope to horizontal
Choker hitch
90° (0°)
580
700
855
1,170
1,370
1,580
1,930
2,210
2,520
2,890
3,240
4,090
4,960
5,920
7,160
8,400
9,540
11,000
12,400

2,320
2,810
3,420
4,680
5,470
6,340
7,700
8,820
10,100
11,600
13,000
16,300
19,800
23,700
28,700
33,600
38,200
43,900
49,700

60° (30°)
2,010
2,430
2,960
4,050
4,740
5,490
6,670
7,640
8,730
10,000
11,200
14,200
17,200
20,500
24,800
29,100
33,100
38,000
43,000

45° (45°)
1,640
1,990
2,420
3,310
3,870
4,480
5,450
6,240
7,130
8,170
9,170
11,600
14,000
16,800
20,300
23,800
27,000
31,100
35,100

30° (60°)
1,160
1,400
1,710
2,340
2,740
3,170
3,860
4,410
5,400
5,780
6,480
8,170
9,920
11,800
14,300
16,800
19,100
22,000
24,800

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1 ⁄
11⁄8
11⁄4
15⁄16
11⁄2
15⁄8
13⁄4
2
21⁄8
21⁄4
21⁄2
25⁄8

Nominal
wt. per
100 ft in
pounds

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(2) Safe operating temperatures. Natural and synthetic fiber rope slings, except for wet frozen slings, may be used
in a temperature range from minus 20
°F to plus 180 °F without decreasing the
working load limit. For operations outside this temperature range and for wet
frozen slings, the sling manufacturer’s
recommendations shall be followed.
(3) Splicing. Spliced fiber rope slings
shall not be used unless they have been
spliced in accordance with the following minimum requirements and in
accordance with any additional recommendations of the manufacturer:
(i) In manila rope, eye splices shall
consist of at least three full tucks, and
short splices shall consist of at least
six full tucks, three on each side of the
splice center line.
(ii) In synthetic fiber rope, eye
splices shall consist of at least four full
tucks, and short splices shall consist of
at least eight full tucks, four on each
side of the center line.
(iii) Strand end tails shall not be
trimmed flush with the surface of the
rope immediately adjacent to the full
tucks. This applies to all types of fiber
rope and both eye and short splices.
For fiber rope under one inch in diameter, the tail shall project at least six
rope diameters beyond the last full
tuck. For fiber rope one inch in diameter and larger, the tail shall project at
least six inches beyond the last full
tuck. Where a projecting tail interferes
with the use of the sling, the tail shall
be tapered and spliced into the body of
the rope using at least two additional
tucks (which will require a tail length
of approximately six rope diameters
beyond the last full tuck).
(iv) Fiber rope slings shall have a
minimum clear length of rope between
eye splices equal to 10 times the rope
diameter.
(v) Knots shall not be used in lieu of
splices.
(vi) Clamps not designed specifically
for fiber ropes shall not be used for
splicing.
(vii) For all eye splices, the eye shall
be of such size to provide an included
angle of not greater than 60 degrees at
the splice when the eye is placed over
the load or support.
(4) End attachments. Fiber rope slings
shall not be used if end attachments in

§ 1910.184

contact with the rope have sharp edges
or projections.
(5) Removal from service. Natural and
synthetic fiber rope slings shall be immediately removed from service if any
of the following conditions are present:
(i) Abnormal wear.
(ii) Powdered fiber between strands.
(iii) Broken or cut fibers.
(iv) Variations in the size or roundness of strands.
(v) Discoloration or rotting.
(vi) Distortion of hardware in the
sling.
(6) Repairs. Only fiber rope slings
made from new rope shall be used. Use
of repaired or reconditioned fiber rope
slings is prohibited.
(i) Synthetic web slings—(1) Sling identification. Each sling shall be marked or
coded to show the rated capacities for
each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material.
(2) Webbing. Synthetic webbing shall
be of uniform thickness and width and
selvage edges shall not be split from
the webbing’s width.
(3) Fittings. Fittings shall be:
(i) Of a minimum breaking strength
equal to that of the sling; and
(ii) Free of all sharp edges that could
in any way damage the webbing.
(4) Attachment of end fittings to webbing and formation of eyes. Stitching
shall be the only method used to attach end fittings to webbing and to
form eyes. The thread shall be in an
even pattern and contain a sufficient
number of stitches to develop the full
breaking strength of the sling.
(5) Sling use. Synthetic web slings illustrated in Fig. N–184–6 shall not be
used with loads in excess of the rated
capacities specified in Tables N–184–20
through N–184–22. Slings not included
in these tables shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(6) Environmental conditions. When
synthetic web slings are used, the following precautions shall be taken:
(i) Nylon web slings shall not be used
where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or
liquids of acids or phenolics are
present.
(ii) Polyester and polypropylene web
slings shall not be used where fumes,
vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of
caustics are present.

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4
5
6

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.................................
.................................
.................................
.................................
.................................

Triangle—Choker slings, type I: Triangle—Triangle
slings, type II: Eye and eye with flat eye slings, type
III: Eye and eye with twisted eye slings, type IV
Vert.

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000

750
1,500
2,200
3,000
3,700
4,500

2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000

1,700
3,500
5,200
6,900
8,700
10,400

1,400
2,800
4,200
5,700
7,100
8,500

60°
basket
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000

Endless slings, type V

Vert.

Return eye slings, type VI

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

1,300
2,600
3,800
5,100
6,400
7,700

3,200
6,400
9,600
12,800
16,000
19,200

2,800
5,500
8,300
11,100
13,900
16,600

2,300
4,500
6,800
9,000
11,300
13,600

1,600
3,200
4,800
6,400
8,000
9,600

1,600
3,200
4,800
6,400
8,000
9,600

Vert.

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

800
1,600
2,400
3,200
4,000
4,800

650
1,300
1,950
2,600
3,250
3,800

1,600
3,200
4,800
6,400
8,000
9,600

1,400
2,800
4,150
5,500
6,900
8,300

1,150
2,300
3,400
4,500
5,650
6,800

800
1,600
2,400
3,200
4,000
4,800

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2. Capacities for intermediate widths not shown may be obtained by interpolation.

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width,
inches

Triangle—Choker slings, type I: Triangle—Triangle
slings, type II: Eye and eye with flat eye slings, type III:
Eye and eye with twisted eye slings, type IV
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2
3
4
5
6

...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............

1,200
2,400
3,600
4,800
6,000
7,200

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

900
1,800
2,700
3,600
4,500
5,400

2,400
4,800
7,200
9,600
12,000
14,400

2,100
4,200
6,200
8,300
10,400
12,500

1,700
3,400
5,100
6,800
8,500
10,200

1,200
2,400
3,600
4,800
6,000
7,200

Endless slings, type V

Vert.

Return eye slings, type VI

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

Vert.

1,500
3,000
4,600
6,200
7,700
9,200

3,800
7,600
11,600
15,400
19,200
23,000

3,300
6,600
10,000
13,300
16,600
19,900

2,700
5,400
8,200
10,900
13,600
16,300

1,900
3,800
5,800
7,700
9,600
11,500

950
1,900
2,850
3,800
4,750
5,800

1,900
3,800
5,800
7,700
9,600
11,500

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

750
1,500
2,250
3,000
3,750
4,600

1,900
3,800
5,700
7,600
9,500
11,600

1,650
3,300
4,950
6,600
8,250
10,000

1,350
2,700
4,050
5,400
6,750
8,200

950
1,900
2,850
3,800
4,750
5,800

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NOTES: 1. All angles shown are measured from the vertical.
2. Capacities for intermediate widths not shown may be obtained by interpolation.

TABLE N–184–22—SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS—1,600 POUNDS PER INCH OF WIDTH—SINGLE-PLY

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1 .................

Vert.

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

1,600

1,200

3,200

2,800

2,300

1,600

Endless slings, type V

Vert.

2,600

Return eye slings, type VI

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

2,100

5,200

4,500

3,700

2,600

Vert.

1,050

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

1,050

2,600

2,250

1,850

1,300

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Sling body
width,
inches

Triangle—Choker slings, type I: Triangle—Triangle
slings, type II: Eye and eye with flat eye slings, type
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4
5
6

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.................
.................
.................
.................

Triangle—Choker slings, type I: Triangle—Triangle
slings, type II: Eye and eye with flat eye slings, type
III: Eye and eye with twisted eye slings, type IV
Vert.

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

3,200
4,800
6,400
8,000
9,600

2,400
3,600
4,800
6,000
7,200

6,400
9,600
12,800
16,000
19,200

5,500
8,300
11,100
13,800
16,600

4,500
6,800
9,000
11,300
13,600

3,200
4,800
6,400
8,000
9,600

Endless slings, type V

Return eye slings, type VI

Vert.

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

Vert.

5,100
7,700
10,100
12,800
15,400

4,100
6,200
8,200
10,200
12,300

10,200
15,400
20,400
25,600
30,800

8,800
13,300
17,700
22,200
26,700

7,200
10,900
14,400
18,100
21,800

5,100
7,700
10,200
12,800
15,400

2,600
3,900
5,100
6,400
7,700

Choker

Vert.
basket

30°
basket

45°
basket

60°
basket

2,100
3,150
4,100
5,150
6,200

5,200
7,800
10,200
12,800
15,400

4,500
6,750
8,800
11,050
13,300

3,700
5,500
7,200
9,050
10,900

2,600
3,900
5,100
6,400
7,700

NOTES: 1. All angles shown are measured from the vertical.
2. Capacities for intermediate widths not shown may be obtained by interpolation.

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(7) Safe operating temperatures. Synthetic web slings of polyester and
nylon shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 180 °F. Polypropylene
web slings shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 200 °F.
(8) Repairs. (i) Synthetic web slings
which are repaired shall not be used
unless repaired by a sling manufacturer or an equivalent entity.
(ii) Each repaired sling shall be proof
tested by the manufacturer or equivalent entity to twice the rated capacity
prior to its return to service. The employer shall retain a certificate of the
proof test and make it available for examination.
(iii) Slings, including webbing and
fittings, which have been repaired in a
temporary manner shall not be used.
(9) Removal from service. Synthetic
web slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:
(i) Acid or caustic burns;
(ii) Melting or charring of any part of
the sling surface;
(iii) Snags, punctures, tears or cuts;
(iv) Broken or worn stitches; or
(v) Distortion of fittings.

§ 1910.211

notch cut into one end and which is
used to push short pieces of material
through saws.
(3) Block means a short block of
wood, provided with a handle similar to
that of a plane and a shoulder at the
rear end, which is used for pushing
short stock over revolving cutters.
(b) As used in § 1910.215 unless the
context clearly requires otherwise, the
following abrasive wheel machinery
terms shall have the meanings prescribed in this paragraph.
(1) Type 1 straight wheels means
wheels having diameter, thickness, and
hole size dimensions, and they should
be used only on the periphery. Type 1
wheels shall be mounted between
flanges.
LIMITATION: Hole dimension (H) should not
be greater than two-thirds of wheel diameter
dimension (D) for precision, cylindrical,
centerless, or surface grinding applications.
Maximum hole size for all other applications
should not exceed one-half wheel diameter.

FIGURE NO. 0–1—TYPE 1 STRAIGHT
WHEELS

[40 FR 27369, June 27, 1975, as amended at 40
FR 31598, July 28, 1975; 41 FR 13353, Mar. 30,
1976; 58 FR 35309, June 30, 1993; 61 FR 9240,
Mar. 7, 1996]

Subpart O—Machinery and
Machine Guarding

TYPE 1—STRAIGHT WHEEL

§ 1910.211 Definitions.
(a) As used in §§ 1910.213 and 1910.214
unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following woodworking machinery terms shall have the meaning
prescribed in this paragraph.
(1) Point of operations means that
point at which cutting, shaping, boring, or forming is accomplished upon
the stock.
(2) Push stick means a narrow strip of
wood or other soft material with a

Peripheral grinding wheel having a
diameter, thickness and hole.
(2) Type 2 cylinder wheels means
wheels having diameter, wheel thickness, and rim thickness dimensions.
Grinding is performed on the rim face
only, dimension W. Cylinder wheels
may be plain, plate mounted, inserted
nut, or of the projecting stud type.
LIMITATION: Rim height, T dimension, is
generally equal to or greater than rim thickness, W dimension.

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AUTHORITY: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29
U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor’s
Order No. 12–71 (36 FR 8754), 8–76 (41 FR
25059), 9–83 (48 FR 35736), 1–90 (55 FR 9033), or
5–2002 (67 FR 65008), as applicable; 29 CFR
part 1911. Sections 1910.217 and 1910.219 also
issued under 5 U.S.C. 553.