{"id":481,"date":"2021-01-14T05:46:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T05:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midamericarigging.b40wp.com\/?page_id=481"},"modified":"2021-01-21T16:32:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T16:32:22","slug":"osha-1910-184","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.midamericarigging.com\/inspection-removal-criteria-quick-guides\/osha-1910-184\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA 1910.184"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

General Guidelines for Proper Rigging Practices and Inspection & Removal Criteria for Slings, Per OSHA 1910.184<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2605<\/em> Safe Operating Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whenever any sling is used, the following practices shall be observed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.<\/li>
  2. Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
  3. Sling legs shall not be kinked.<\/li>
  4. Slings shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacities.<\/li>
  5. Slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads balanced to prevent slippage.<\/li>
  6. Slings shall be securely attached to their loads.<\/li>
  7. Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads.<\/li>
  8. Suspended loads shall be kept clear of all obstructions.<\/li>
  9. All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
  10. Hands or fingers shall not be placed between the sling and its load while the sling is being tightened around the load.<\/li>
  11. Shock loading is prohibited.<\/li>
  12. A sling shall not be pulled from under a load when the load is resting on the sling.<\/li>
  13. Employers must not load a sling in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed by the sling manufacturer on the identification markings permanently affixed to the sling.<\/li>
  14. Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    \u2605<\/em> INSPECTIONS<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • 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<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \u2605 <\/em>ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLINGS PER OSHA 1910.184(e)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      1. SLING IDENTIFICATION<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0
        • Alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
        • ATTACHMENTS<\/em><\/strong>
          • 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.<\/li>
          • Makeshift links or fasteners formed from bolts or rods, or other such attachments, shall not be used.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
          • INSPECTIONS<\/em><\/strong>
            • 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 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.<\/li>
            • 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.<\/li>
            • 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.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
            • PROOF TESTING<\/em><\/strong>
              • 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 Sec. 1910.6 (ANSI G61.1-1968). The employer shall retain a certificate of the proof test and shall make it available for examination.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
              • SAFE OPERATING TEMPERATURES<\/em><\/strong>
                • Employers must permanently remove an alloy steel-chain slings from service if it is heated above 1000\u00b0F. When exposed to service temperatures in excess of 600\u00b0F, employers must reduce the maximum working-load limits permitted by the chain manufacturer in accordance with the chain or sling manufacturer’s recommendations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                • REPAIRING AND RECONDITIONING ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLINGS<\/em><\/strong>