Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p74
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 192468–195036

home and locked before any lifting is applied.
Any friction fit, tightness or adhesion of the part of any load being lifted should be broken by wedges or tapping, and not by increasing the load on the lifting appliance, as there is potential to overload the lifting appliance.

Use of slings

Straps and slings for loading or unloading must be used in accordance with Marine Order 32. The slings should be of sufficient size and length to enable them to be used safely and be applied and pulled sufficiently tight to prevent the load or any part of the load from slipping and falling.
Before lifting heavy loads such as lengths of steel sections, tubes and lumber, the load should be given a trial lift to test the effectiveness of the slinging.
Except for the purpose of breaking out or making up slings, lifting hooks should not be attached to:
       the bands, straps or other fastenings of packages of cargo;
       the rims of barrels or drums.
Slings or chains being returned to the loading position should be securely hooked on the cargo hook before the signaller gives the signal to hoist. Hooks or claws should be attached to the egg link or shackle of the cargo hook, not allowed to hang loose. The cargo hook should be kept high enough to keep slings or chains clear of persons and obstructions.
Loads (setts) should be properly put together and properly slung before they are hoisted or lowered.
Loads should be raised and lowered smoothly, avoiding sudden jerks or "snatching" loads.
Suitable precautions, such as the use of packing or chafing pieces, should be taken to prevent chains, wire and fibre ropes from being damaged by the sharp edges of loads.
When slings are used with barrel hooks or similar holding devices where the weight of the load holds the hooks in place, the sling should be led down through the egg or eye link and through the eye of each hook in turn so that the horizontal part of the sling draws the hooks together.
The angle between the legs of slings should not normally exceed 90 degrees. Where this is not reasonably practicable, the angle may be extended 120 degrees provided the slings have been designed to work at the greater angle.
Trays and pallets should be hoisted with four-legged slings and, where necessary, nets or other means should be used to prevent any part of the load falling. Cages should be used wherever possible for loose items.
When bundles of long metal goods such as tubes, pipes and rails are being hoisted, two slings and, if necessary, a spreader should be used. A suitable lanyard should also