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1926.251(e) Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene)

OSHA 1926 Construction > H Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal > 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling > 1926.251(e) Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene)
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1926.251(e)(1)

The employer shall have each synthetic web sling marked or coded to show:

1926.251(e)(1)(i)

Name or trademark of manufacturer.

1926.251(e)(1)(iii)

Type of material

1926.251(e)(1)(ii)

Rated capacities for the type of hitch.

1926.251(e)(2)

Rated capacity shall not be exceeded.

1926.251(e)(3) Webbing

Synthetic webbing shall be of uniform thickness and width and selvage edges shall not be split from the webbing's width.

1926.251(e)(4) Fittings

Fittings shall be:

1926.251(e)(4)(i)

Of a minimum breaking strength equal to that of the sling; and

1926.251(e)(4)(ii)

Free of all sharp edges that could in any way damage the webbing.

1926.251(e)(5) Attachment of End Fittings to Webbing and Formation of Eyes

Stitching shall be the only method used to attach end fittings to webbing and to form eyes. The thread shall be in an even pattern and contain a sufficient number of stitches to develop the full breaking strength of the sling.

1926.251(e)(6) Environmental Conditions

When synthetic web slings are used, the following precautions shall be taken:

1926.251(e)(6)(i)

Nylon web slings shall not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of acids or phenolics are present.

1926.251(e)(6)(iii)

Web slings with aluminum fittings shall not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of caustics are present.

1926.251(e)(6)(ii)

Polyester and polypropylene web slings shall not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of caustics are present.

1926.251(e)(7) Safe Operating Temperatures

Synthetic web slings of polyester and nylon shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 180 °F (82.2 °C). Polypropylene web slings shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 200 °F (93.33 °C).

1926.251(e)(8) Removal From Service

Synthetic web slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:

1926.251(e)(8)(i)

Acid or caustic burns;

1926.251(e)(8)(iii)

Snags, punctures, tears or cuts;

1926.251(e)(8)(iv)

Broken or worn stitches; or

1926.251(e)(8)(v) Distortion of Fittings

1926.251(e)(8)(ii)

Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface;

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1926.251(e) Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal, Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene)
slings of polyester and nylon shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 180 °F (82.2 °C). Polypropylene web slings shall not be used at temperatures ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > H Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal > 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling > 1926.251(e) Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene)
1926.251(e)(5) Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal, Attachment of End Fittings to Webbing and Formation of Eyes
Stitching shall be the only method used to attach end fittings to webbing and to form eyes. The thread shall be in an even pattern and contain ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > H Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal > 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling > 1926.251(e) Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene) > 1926.251(e)(5) Attachment of End Fittings to Webbing and Formation of Eyes
1926.251(e)(4) Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal, Fittings
edges that could in any way damage the webbing ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > H Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal > 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling > 1926.251(e) Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene) > 1926.251(e)(4) Fittings
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Name or trademark of manufacturer ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > H Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal > 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling > 1926.251(e) Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene) > 1926.251(e)(1) > 1926.251(e)(1)(i)
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Rated capacities for the type of hitch ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > H Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal > 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling > 1926.251(e) Synthetic Webbing (Nylon, Polyester, and Polypropylene) > 1926.251(e)(1) > 1926.251(e)(1)(ii)
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