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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. Each letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information.
- 1910.184 - Alloy Steel Chain Slings. - 07/01/1976
- 1910.184 - An interpretation of 1910.184, which defines "sling". - 06/20/1980
- 1910.184 - Applicable standards for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices and slings. - 10/01/1998
- 1910.184 - Certain provisions of 1910.184, Slings. - 08/02/1976
- 1910.184 - Clarification of 1910.184, Wire Rope Slings and their inspection. - 07/12/1990
- 1910.184 - Clarification of 1910.184. - 07/12/1976
- 1910.184 - Comments on Variance Application Number 2293. - 09/18/1995
- 1910.184 - Load Testing of Synthetic Web and Other Slings - 07/19/1988
- 1910.184 - Only alloy steel chain is recommended by chain manufacturers for overhead hoisting. - 05/18/1978
- 1910.184 - OSHA standards do not cover large laundry nets. - 12/09/1975
- 1910.184 - Proof testing, as a unit, certain types of alloy steel chain lifting devices. - 05/03/1977
- 1910.184 - Removal from service criteria for wire rope slings. - 03/18/1994
- 1910.184 - Requesting clarification of Slings - 05/31/1995
- 1910.184 - The rated capacity of alloy steel chain slings. - 04/11/1988
- 1910.184(c)(6) - Requirement for a safety latch on a sling hook depends on the activity for which the sling is being used. - 01/10/2006
- 1910.184(d) - Required Frequency of Periodic Wire Rope Inspections for Lifting Equipment - 02/05/1992
- 1910.184(e)(2)(i) - The use of clevis pins and cotterpins to attach slings and hooks; use of latches on sling hooks. - 10/19/2009
- 1910.184(e)(2)(ii) - The use of clevis pins and cotterpins to attach slings and hooks; use of latches on sling hooks. - 10/19/2009
- 1910.184(i)(8) - Removing synthetic web slings from service. - 03/29/1982
- 1910.184(i)(9) - Removing synthetic web slings from service. - 03/29/1982