Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337:body:0:p34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00337
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 79167–81650

in loading or unloading must have:
(a) for a block, chain or chain sling, ring, hook, shackle, swivel, clamp, pallet bar, connecting plate, multi-leg sling, synthetic webbing flat sling, round sling, can hook or similar article or an overhauling weight that is subject to stress — the safe working load marked on it; and
(b) for a sling that is purpose-designed for a particular load — the safe working load for the sling in its designed operating alignment marked; and
(c) if the article is a cargo tray, crate, tub, grab, scrap bin or other similar receptacle, or an intermediate bulk container — the safe working load for which the article has been tested marked on it; and
(d) if the article is a lifting beam, lifting frame or vacuum or magnetic lifting device — the safe working load for which the article has been tested and the tare mass of the complete article marked on it.
Note for paragraph (a)   The SWL marked on a multi-legged sling should be:
(a) for a 2-legged sling, the SWL when the included angle between the legs is 90°; and
(b) for a 3-legged sling, the SWL when the included angle between any 2 legs is 90°; and
(c) for a 4-legged sling, the SWL when the included angle between any 2 diagonally opposite legs is 90°.
       (2) However, the safe working load does not have to be marked for natural fibre ropes and rope slings.

8 Prescribed markings — distinguishing mark or number
      (1) An article of loose gear intended for repeated use that is required to be marked with the safe working load, contents or load for which it has been tested, must be marked in a conspicuous place with an identification mark.
      (2) The article may be identified by using a batch mark or number, if that mark is verified by a test certificate.

9 Prescribed markings — method of marking
       An article of loose gear must be marked:
(a) in a form that is durable; and
(b) either:
 (i) directly on the article in a place and in a way that will not cause stress in the article; or
 (ii) if the material is too hard to accept marking or direct marking would be likely to affect the safe use of the article — by marking a tablet or disc permanently attached to the article.

Schedule 5 Safe use of material handling equipment
(section 21)

1 Maximum permissible load
       Material handling equipment may be subjected to a load greater than its SWL only if:
(a) it is under test; or
(b) it is a single sheave block rigged as a double whip or gun tackle so that the load