Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.40840 - Shackles and hooks safe working loads
Rule 840.
(1)
The manufacturers recommendations shall be followed in determining the safe
working loads of the various sizes and types of specific and identifiable
hooks. All hooks for which manufacturers recommendations are not available
shall be tested to twice the intended safe working load before they are
initially put into use. The employer shall maintain a record of the dates and
results of such tests.
(2)
Employers shall not use shackles with loads in excess of the rated capacities,
such as working load limits, indicated on the shackle by permanently affixed
and legible identification markings prescribed by the manufacturer.
Notes
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