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• Standard Number: 1910.184

MAY 18, 1978

Mr. Merle E. Broich
Safety Coordinator
Owatonna Tool Company
Owatonna, Minnesota 55060

Dear Mr. Broich:

This is in response to your letter dated April 24, 1978, regarding interpretations of standards for chain slings in 29 CFR 1910.184.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration General Industry Standards specifically address alloy steel chain slings used in the movement of material by hoisting machinery. The use of other than alloy steel chain is not prohibited specifically in 29 CFR 1910.184, but only alloy steel chain is recommended by chain manufacturers for overhead hoisting. A copy of the American Society for testing and materials A 391-65 (Reapproved 1970) standard specification for alloy steel chain has been enclosed to properly describe alloy steel chain.

I hope this information will be helpful to you. If I may be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,



John K. Barto, Chief
Division of Occupational
Safety Programming

Enclosure

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