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
Section R. 408.14907 - Definitions; P to R

(1) "Proof load" means a load applied in performance of a proof test.

(2) "Proof test" means a nondestructive tension test performed by the sling manufacturer, or an equivalent entity, to verify construction and workmanship of a sling.

(3) "Rated capacity" means the maximum working load permitted by the provisions of this part.

(4) "Reach" means 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.