Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 49 - SLINGS
METAL MESH SLINGS
Section R. 408.14944 - Sling use; safe operating temperatures

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.14944

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 4944.

(1) A metal mesh sling shall not be used to lift loads in excess of their rated capacities.

(2) A sling shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.

(3) A metal mesh sling which is not impregnated with elastomers may be used in a temperature range from minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 550 degrees Fahrenheit without decreasing the working load limit.

(4) A metal mesh sling impregnated with polyvinyl chloride or neoprene may be used only in a temperature range from zero degrees to plus 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

(5) For operations outside these temperature ranges in subrule (3) and (4) of this rule or for metal mesh slings impregnated with other materials, the sling manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed.

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