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
SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS
Section R. 408.14965 - Removal from service; repairs; certificate of proof test; prohibition

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.14965

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

Rule 4965.

(1) A synthetic web sling shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:

(a) Acid or caustic burns.

(b) Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface.

(d) Broken or worn stitches.

(e) Distortion of fittings.

(2) A synthetic web sling shall be repaired only by a sling manufacturer.

(3) Each repaired sling shall be proof tested by the manufacturer 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.

(4) A sling, including webbing and fittings, which has been repaired in a temporary manner shall not be used.

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