§1917.13. Slinging.
29 C.F.R. § 1917.13
Drafts shall be safely slung before being hoisted. Loose dunnage or debris hanging or protruding from loads shall be removed.
Bales of cotton, wool, cork, wood pulp, gunny bags or similar articles shall be hoisted only by straps strong enough to support the weight of the bale. At least two hooks, each in a separate strap, shall be used.
Unitized loads bound by bands or straps may be hoisted by the banding or strapping only if the banding or strapping is suitable for hoisting and is strong enough to support the weight of the load.
Additional means of hoisting shall be employed to ensure safe lifting of unitized loads having damaged banding or strapping.
Case hooks shall be used only with cases designed to be hoisted by these hooks.
Loads requiring continuous manual guidance during handling shall be guided by guide ropes (tag lines) that are long enough to control the load.
Intermodal containers shall be handled in accordance with § 1917.71(f).
The employer shall require employees to stay clear of the area beneath overhead drafts or descending lifting gear.
Employees shall not be permitted to ride the hook or the load.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983, as amended at 62 FR 40197, July 25, 1997]
Authority
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 941; 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657; Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017), 5-2002 (67 FR 65008), 5-2007 (72 FR 31160), 4-2010 (75 FR 55355), 1-2012 (77 FR 3912), 8-2020 (85 FR 58393), or 7-2025 (90 FR 27878), as applicable; and 29 CFR part 1911. Sections 1917.28 and 1917.31 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 553. Section 1917.29 also issued under 49 U.S.C. 1801-1819 and 5 U.S.C. 553.
Source
Source: 48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983, as amended at 62 FR 40197, July 25, 1997]