(1) The
use of cable clips or clamps for joining lines is prohibited, except where used
for transferring slack lines from one place to another.
Figure 7-2 -- Wire Rope U-Bolt Clip
Figure 7-3 -- Wire Rope Fist Grip Clip [Figures not included.
See ED. NOTE.]
(2) When
U-bolt wire rope clips are used, the following requirements apply:
(a) When used for eye splices, the U-bolt
wire rope clip must be attached so that the "U" section is in contact with the
dead or short end of the rope;
Figure 7-4 -- U-Bolt Clip Installation [Figure not included.
See ED. NOTE.]
(b) U-bolt
wire rope clips must be spaced at least six rope diameters apart to obtain the
maximum holding power. Nuts must be tightened evenly and tightened again after
application of the first sustained load. After the rope has been used and is
under tension, the clips must be tightened again to take up any looseness
caused by the tension reducing the rope diameter;
(c) When high strength wire rope is used, one
more U-bolt wire rope clip must be added for each grade above improved plow
steel; and
(d) U-bolt wire rope
clips must not be used to form eyes on running lines, skylines, or
straps.
(3) When U-bolt
wire rope clips are used to form eyes, Table 7-3 must be used to determine the
number and spacing of clips.
Table 7-3 -- Number and Spacing of U-Bolt Wire Rope Clips
[Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]
Notes
Or. Admin. Code
§
437-007-0620
OSHA 5-2003, f. 6-2-03,
cert. ef. 12-1-03
Figures and Tables referenced are available from the
agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
654.025(2)
& ORS 656.726(4)
Stats. Implemented: ORS
654.001 - ORS
654.295
