Removal from service criteria for wire rope slings.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 18, 1994

Mr. Michael G. Wyckoff
United Technologies--USBI
Chief, Operations Engineering
Mechanical Section, Mail Code USB-OE
P.O. Box 21212
Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32815

Dear Mr. Wyckoff:

Thank you for your inquiry of January 4, requesting clarification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at 29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5) which gives removal from service criteria for wire rope slings. We apologize for the delay in response.

Comments on Variance Application Number 2293.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 18, 1995

MEMORANDUM FOR:     STEVE MALLINGER
                   Acting Director
                   Directorate of Technical Support

FROM:               JOHN MILES
                   Director
                   Directorate of Compliance

SUBJECT:            Comments on Variance Application Number 2293: VARIANCE
                   REQUEST FROM 1910.179(n)(3)(vi), 1910.180(h)(3)(vi), 
                   and 1910.180(h)(4)(ii)

This memorandum is in response to your request for assistance in evaluating a variance request for Lockheed Martin Astro Space.

Requesting clarification of Slings

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 31, 1995

Dr. Timothy P. Rhoades
Applied Safety & Ergonomics, Inc.
3100 Pittsview Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108

Dear Dr. Rhoades:

This is in response to your letter of January 12 requesting clarification of 29 CFR 1910.184 Slings.

Per our conversation of May 24, it would be permissible to remove a defective hook from a quadruple sling and then use it as a triple sling, so long as the integrity of the sling is not affected. A proof test would not be necessary since the rated capacity for triple and quadruple slings are identical.

Clarification of 1910.184, Wire Rope Slings and their inspection.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 12, 1990

Mr. Richard P. Ramsey
81 Bartlett Drive
Madison, Connecticut 06443

Dear Mr. Ramsey:

Thank you for your letter of June 13, in which you made a request for clarification of 29 CFR 1910.184(d) as follows:

a. "This letter concerns Wire Rope Slings and their inspection. The applicable standard is 29 CFR 1910.184."

Load Testing of Synthetic Web and Other Slings

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

Jul 19 1988

The rated capacity of alloy steel chain slings.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 11, 1988

Mr. Bo Collier
Sales and Marketing Director
Certified Slings, Inc.
P.O. Box 127
Casselberry, Florida 32707-0127

Dear Mr. Collier:

This is in response to your letter of January 26, 1988, concerning the rated capacity of alloy steel chain slings and confirms your telephone conversation with Mr. Bode of my staff.

Applicable standards for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices and slings.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 1, 1998

Mr. David A. Hoy
President
Technical Loadarm LTD

Dear Mr. Hoy:

This is in response to your letter of August 13, requesting compliance assistance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding ANSI/ASME B30.20-Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.

Only alloy steel chain is recommended by chain manufacturers for overhead hoisting.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

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.

Certain provisions of 1910.184, Slings.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 2, 1976

Mr. Robert L. Hinman
Safety Consulting, Inc.
Post Office Box 80305
Lincoln, Nebraska 68501

Dear Mr. Hinman:

This is in response to your correspondence of June 29, 1976, regarding certain provisions of 29 CFR 1910.184, Slings.

Clarification of 1910.184.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 12, 1976