Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.14931 - Safe operating temperatures; sling use
Rule 4931.
(1)
A wire rope sling shall not be used with loads in excess of the rated
capacities. A sling shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.
(2) A fiber core
wire rope sling of any grade shall be permanently removed from service if it is
exposed to a temperature in excess of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
(3) When a nonfiber core wire rope sling of
any grade is used at a temperature above 400 degrees Fahrenheit or below minus
60 degrees Fahrenheit, recommendations of the sling manufacturer regarding use
at that temperature shall be followed.
(4) Employers shall use only wire-rope slings
that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed
by the manufacturer and that indicate the recommended safe working load for the
type of hitch used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if
more than 1.
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