And Health Requirements Manual EM385-1-1, Revised September, 1996

Operating Guidelines
Subject: Hoist and Rigging Safety Program

Approved By: Safety Department
Date: 10/06/07
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Purpose
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This procedure establishes minimum requirements for safe use of rigging and
hoisting equipment used in material handling. The procedure is based on OSHA
regulations in 29 CFR 1926.251 and on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety
and Health Requirements Manual EM385-1-1, Revised September, 1996.
Responsibilities
2.1
Project Superintendents are responsible for selecting and purchasing or renting

lifting equipment. They are also responsible for confirming that lifting operations are
performed safely and in compliance with OSHA regulations and Haselden
Construction procedures.
2.2
On-site supervisors are responsible for inspecting lifting operations and verifying
that operations are conducted in compliance with this procedure and other safety
regulations and safe work practices. They are also responsible for identifying new
hazards and developing control measures to prevent injuries and property damage.
2.3
Qualified employees are responsible for complying with this procedure and for
inspecting all rigging and hoisting equipment for damage and defects before
each use. Employees must immediately report any damaged or defective
equipment to their supervisor.
Operational Procedures
3.1
Inspection and Use

3.1.1
The use of ropes, slings, and chains must be in accordance with safe
work practices recommended by their manufacturers. Rigging equipment
for material handling must be inspected for damage and defects prior to
each use. At the minimum, rigging shall be inspected for the following
failure modes:
3.1.1.1 Broken wires; for strand laid and single part slings, ten randomly
distributed broken wires in one rope or five broken wires in one
strand in one rope lay; for cable laid and braided slings.
Sling body
Allowable broken wires

per lay or one braid
Allowable broken strands

per sling length
20
20
40
Less than 8part braid

Cable laid
8-part and
more
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3.1.1.2 Severe localized abrasion or scraping.

3.1.1.3 Kinking, crushing, birdcaging, protruding core, or any other
damage resulting in distortion of the rope structure.
3.1.1.4 Severe corrosion of the rope or end fittings.
3.1.1.5 Evidence of electric arc or heat damage.
3.1.1.6 Excessive pitting or corrosion, or cracked, distorted, or broken
fittings.
3.1.1.7 Diameter reduction:
3.1.1.7.1
Reductions of 0.4 mm (1/64 in) for diameters up to and

including 8 mm (5/16 in);
3.1.1.7.2
Reductions of 0.8 mm (1/32 in) for diameters 10 mm

(3/8 in) up to and including 13 mm (one-half inch);
3.1.1.7.3
Reductions of 1 mm (3/64 in) for diameters 14 mm

(9/16 in) up to and including 19 mm (3/4 in);
3.1.1.7.4
Reductions of 2 mm (1/16 in) for diameters 22 mm (7/8

in) diameter up to and including 29 mm (1-1/8 in);
3.1.1.7.5
Reductions of 2 mm (3/32 in) for diameters 22 mm (7/8

in) up to and including 38 mm (1-1/2 in).
3.1.1.8 Significant stretching of the wire rope beyond the initial

construction stretch.
3.1.1.9 Any sign of metal fatigue or other visible damage that causes
doubt as to the strength of the wire rope.
3.1.1.10 Evidence of failure is cause for replacement of the rigging.
Rigging degradation not only indicates that the rigging is
becoming unsafe and requires replacement, it also often
indicates problem(s) with the rigging setup, use, or maintenance.
3.1.1.11 Damaged or defective equipment must be repaired or replaced
immediately. Rigging equipment removed from service must be
clearly tagged "DANGER - DO NOT USE" or else cut or damaged
and disposed of to prevent reuse. Hooks, shackles, rings, pad
eyes and other fittings that show excessive wear or that have been
bent, twisted or otherwise damaged, must be removed from
service.
3.1.1.12 When not in use, rigging equipment must be removed from the
immediate work area and properly stored and maintained in a safe
condition.
3.1.1.13 Loading rigging equipment in excess of its recommended safe
working load is prohibited. Safe working limits are defined in
Tables H-1 through H-20 attached to this procedure.
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3.1.1.14 Special custom design grabs, hooks, clamps, or other lifting

accessories are sometimes present on units such as modular
panels, prefabricated structures, and similar materials. These lifting
accessories must be marked with their safe working loads. They
must also be proof-tested up to 125 percent of their rated load,
prior to initial use.
3.1.1.15 When hoisting loads, a positive latching device shall be used to
secure the load and rigging. Only closed hooks will be used. Open
hooks are prohibited.
3.1.1.16 Eye splices will be made in an approved manner. Rope thimbles of
proper size will be fitted in the eye, except that the use of thimbles
in slings is optional.
3.1.1.17 Running lines located within 6.5 feet (2 meters) of the ground or
working level must be boxed off, guarded, or the area restricted
from unauthorized access.
3.1.1.18 Drums, sheaves, and pulleys must be smooth and free of surface
defects that could damage ropes and lines.
3.1.1.19 Suspended loads must be kept clear of all obstructions. Personnel
must be kept clear of suspended loads and those about to be
lifted.
3.1.1.20 Shock loading is prohibited.
3.1.1.21 Pulling a sling from under a load while the load is resting on the
sling may damage the sling. This action is prohibited.
3.2
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Alloy Steel Chains

3.2.1
Only alloyed chain will be used in rigging. Chains must be inspected for
damage and defects before each use. In addition, a formal annual
inspection must be performed on each chain. Annual inspections must
be documented in writing with copies kept at the job site.
3.2.2
New, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings must be prooftested before initial use, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. A certificate of the proof test must be retained for the
service life of the sling. Copies of proof test certificates must be
available at the job site.
3.2.3
Chains must be normalized or annealed periodically as recommended

by the manufacturer.
3.2.4
Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear-shaped links, welded or mechanical

coupling links, or other attachments used with alloy steel chains must
have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the chain.
3.2.5
The use of job or shop hooks and links, makeshift fasteners, or other
such attachments formed from bolts, rods, etc. is prohibited.
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3.2.6
Alloy steel chain slings must have a rated capacity (working load limit)
at least equal to the values shown in Table H-1. Welded alloy steel
chain slings must have permanently attached, durable identification
showing their size, grade, rated capacity, and manufacturer.
3.2.7
Alloy steel chain assemblies must be replaced when wear at any point
of any chain link exceeds the values shown in Table H-2.
3.2.8
Chains must also be replaced if they are heated to 1000 degrees

Fahrenheit and when they show cracks, nicks, lifting of any link weld,
more than 10 percent elongation of any link or section, or when the
diameter of any link is worn down 20 percent.
3.2.9
Alloy steel chain slings must be replaced if they have cracked hooks;
hooks opened more than 15 percent of the normal throat opening,
measured at the narrowest point; or hooks twisted more than 10
degrees from the plane of the unbent hook.
3.2.10
Use of mechanical coupling links or low carbon steel links to repair

broken chains is prohibited.
Wire Rope
3.3.1
Tables H-3 through H-14 must be used to determine the safe working
load of improved plow steel wire rope and wire rope slings. For sizes,
classifications, and grades not included in these tables, the safe
working load recommended by the manufacturer for specific identifiable
products must be followed. A minimum safety factor of five must be
maintained at all times.
3.3.2
Protruding ends of strands in splices on slings and bridles must be

covered or blunted.
3.3.3
Securing wire rope by knots is prohibited.
3.3.4
An eye splice made in any wire rope will have at least five full tucks.
Forming eyes by wire rope clips or knots in wire rope bridles, slings, or
bull wires is prohibited. Wire rope clips will not be used to splice rope.
3.3.5
Wire ropes used in hoisting, lowering, or pulling loads must be one

continuous piece without knots or splices; except for endless rope
slings and eye splices in the ends of wires.
3.3.6
Wire rope must be replaced if the total number of visible broken wires in
any length of eight diameters exceeds 10 percent of the total number of
wires.
3.3.7
Wire rope must also be replaced if it shows any of the following

conditions:
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3.3.7.1 Evidence of heat damage;

3.3.7.2 Kinking, crushing, bird-caging, or other distortion in lines;
3.3.7.3 Six randomly distributed broken wires in any one lay of running
rope;
3.3.7.4 Three broken wires in any one strand of running rope;
3.3.7.5 More than two broken wires in any one lay of standing rope in
sections beyond the end connections;
3.3.7.6 More than one broken wire in any one lay of standing rope at an
end connection; and
3.3.7.7 Individual outside wires worn down to 2/3 or less of their original
diameter.
3.3.8
Wire ropes must be replaced if they are worn down more than the
amounts specified below.
Original Nominal Diameter
5/16 inch
3/8 - 1/2 inch
9/16 - 3/4 inch
7/8 - 1 1/8 inches
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches
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Amount of Wear Requiring

Replacement
1/64 inch
1/32 inch
3/64 inch
1/16 inch
3/32 inch
3.3.9
When two wires are broken or rust or corrosion is found adjacent to a

socket or end fitting, the wire rope will be removed from service or
resocketed. Special attention will be given to the inspection of end fittings
on boom support, pendants, and guy ropes.
3.3.10
Wire rope removed from service due to defects will be cut up or plainly
marked as unfit for further use as rigging.
3.3.11
Table H-20 must be used to determine the number and spacing of clips
when using U-bolt wire rope clips to form eyes. Please note that ONLY
drop forged, American made wire rope clamps are allowed to be used on
Haselden projects. The use of malleable clamps or non-American made
drop forged clamps is prohibited.
3.3.12
Wire rope clips attached with U-bolts will have the U-bolts on the dead or
short end of the rope. Retighten the clip nuts immediately after initial load
carrying use and at frequent intervals thereafter. U-bolts used for eye
splices must be applied so that the U section is in contact with the dead
end of the rope.
3.3.13
If a wedge socket fastening is used, the dead or short end of the wire
rope will have a clip attached to it or looped back and secured by a clip.
The clip will not be attached directly to the live end.
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Natural and Synthetic Fiber Rope

3.4.1
Tables H-15 through H-18 prescribe safe working loads for natural rope
and synthetic fiber slings.
3.4.2
Use of wet frozen ropes and slings is prohibited. Dry, fiber rope slings
may be used in a temperature range from minus 20 degrees to plus
180 degree Fahrenheit without decreasing the working load limit.
3.4.3
Ropes that have been subjected to acids or excessive heat will not be
used for load carrying.
3.4.4
Fiber rope slings must be replaced if they show abnormal wear;

powdered fiber between strands; broken or cut fibers; variations in the
size or roundness of strands; discoloration or rotting; or distortion of
hardware in the sling.
3.4.5
Fiber rope must be protected from cuts and abrasion by padding where
it is fastened or drawn over square corners or sharp or rough surfaces.
3.4.6
Splices in rope slings must be made in accordance with fiber rope

manufacturers' recommendations.
3.4.7
Eye splices in manila rope must contain at least three full tucks. Short
splices must contain at least six full tucks, three on each side of the
centerline of the splice.
3.4.8
Eye splices in layed synthetic fiber rope must contain at least four full
tucks. Short splices must contain at least eight full tucks, four on each
side of the centerline of the splice.
3.4.9
Strand end tails will not be trimmed flush with the rope surface,
immediately adjacent to the full tucks. This applies to both eye and
short splices and all types of fiber rope. For fiber ropes that are less
than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, the tails will project at least six rope
diameters beyond the last full tuck. For fiber ropes that are 1 inch (2.5
cm) in diameter or larger, tails must project at least 6 inches (15 cm)
beyond the last full tuck. Tails may be tapered and spliced into the body
of the rope using at least two additional tucks, if projecting tails are
objectionable. However, this will require a tail length of about six rope
diameters beyond the last full tuck.
3.4.10
Eyes in all eye splices must be large enough to provide an included

angle of 60 degrees or less at the splice, when the eye is placed over
the load or support.
3.4.11
Use of knots instead of splices is prohibited.
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Slings
3.5.1
A sling is an assembly used for lifting that has its upper end connected
to the lifting mechanism and its lower end supporting the load that is to
be lifted. Slings and their fittings and fastenings will be inspected before
use on each shift and as necessary during use. Use of slings with knots
or kinks is prohibited.
3.5.2
Slings will be protected between the sling and any sharp, unyielding
surfaces of the load to be lifted. The use of slings will be such that the
entire load is positively secured. Slings must be set to avoid slippage.
3.5.3
Placing hands and fingers between the sling and its load is prohibited
while the sling is being tightened or is under tension.
3.5.4
Employees are prohibited from exceeding the rated capacity of any

sling.
3.5.5
A basket hitch involves passing the sling under the load to be lifted and
placing both ends of the sling on the hook or on a single master link.
Slings used in basket hitches must have the loads balanced to prevent
slippage. The term basket hitch means loading with the sling passed
under the load with both ends, end attachments, eyes, or handles on
the hook or a single master link.
3.5.6
Cable laid grommets, strand laid grommets, and endless slings must
have a minimum circumference length that is 96 times their body
diameter.
3.5.7
Fiber core wire rope slings of all grades must be removed from service
if exposed to temperatures of 200 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
3.5.8
Synthetic web slings must be marked or coded to show the name or

trademark of manufacturer; rated capacities for the type of hitch; and
the type of material.
3.5.9
Synthetic webbing must be of uniform thickness and width and selvage

edges must not be split from the webbing's width. Fittings must be of a
minimum breaking strength equal to that of the sling and must be free
of sharp edges that could damage the webbing.
3.5.10
End fittings must be sewn onto the sling. Sewing must also be used to
form eyes in webbing. Thread must be in an even pattern with enough
stitches to develop the full breaking strength of the sling.
3.5.11
Synthetic web slings must be replaced if they show acid or caustic

burns; melting or charring of any part of the sling surface; broken or
worn stitches; distortion of fittings; snags, punctures, tears, or cuts.
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3.7
3.5.12
Use of nylon web slings is prohibited where acid or phenolic fumes,

vapors, sprays, mists, or liquids are present. Use of polyester and
polypropylene web slings is prohibited where caustic fumes, vapors,
sprays, mist or liquids are present. Aluminum fittings are also prohibited
where caustics are present.
3.5.13
Polyester and nylon web slings are prohibited at temperatures of 180

degrees Fahrenheit and higher. Polypropylene web slings are
prohibited at temperatures of 150 degrees Fahrenheit and higher.
Rigging Hardware
3.6.1
Connections, fittings, fastenings and attachments used with rigging

must be of good quality, and of proper size and strength for the loads to
be lifted. These devices must be installed in accordance with their
manufacturers recommendations.
3.6.2
Drums, sheaves and pulleys must be smooth and free of surface

defects that may damage rigging. The ratio between the diameter of the
rigging and the drum, block, sheave or pulley tread diameter, must be
such that the rigging will adjust itself to the bend without excessive
wear, deformation or damage.
3.6.3
If drums, blocks, sheaves or pulleys are replaced during rigging and

hoisting operation, the diameter of the replacement devices must be at
least as large as the original devices. Smaller diameter drums, blocks,
sheaves or pulleys can only be used if the type of rigging and the safe
loading limits are changed to fit the size of the new devices.
3.6.4
Drums, sheaves or pulleys that have eccentric bores or cracked hubs,

spokes or flanges must be removed from service.
Shackles
3.7.1
3.8
Hooks
3.8.1
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Table H-19 must be used to determine the safe working loads of

shackles. Higher safe working loads are permissible when
recommended by the manufacturer for specific identifiable products. A
safety factor of 5 or greater must be maintained at all times. Eccentric
loading of shackles is prohibited.
Manufacturers' recommendations must be followed in determining safe

working loads for hooks. Where no applicable manufacturer's
recommendations are available for specific hooks, those hooks must be
tested to twice the intended safe working load before their initial use.
Written records of this testing must be maintained at the job site.
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3.10
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Drums
3.9.1
A sheave is the grooved wheel of a pulley or block over which rope or

cable is passed. Reeving is a rope system in which the rope travels
around drums and sheaves. Drums must have sufficient rope capacity
with the recommended rope size and reeving, to perform all hoisting
and lowering functions involved in each lifting activity.
3.9.2
At least three full wraps (not layers) of rope must remain on the drum at
all times. A clamp that is securely attached to the drum in an
arrangement approved by the manufacturer must anchor the drum end
of the rope.
3.9.3
Grooved drums must have the correct groove pitch for the diameter of
the rope. The depth of the groove must be correct for the diameter of
the rope.
3.9.4
The flanges on grooved drums must project beyond the last layer of
rope at least 2 inches (5 cm) or twice the diameter of the rope,
whichever is greater. The flanges on ungrooved drums must project
beyond the last layer of rope at least 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) or twice the
diameter of the rope, whichever is greater.
Sheaves
3.10.1
Sheaves must be compatible with the size of rope in use, as specified

by the manufacturer.
3.10.2
Sheaves must be inspected to ensure that they are the correct size, are
in good condition, and are properly aligned and lubricated.
3.10.3
Sheaves must be equipped with cable-keepers where the rope is

subject to riding or jumping off the sheave.
Eye Bolts
3.11.1
Employees are prohibited from loading shoulderless eyebolts at an

angle.
3.11.2
Eyebolts will only be loaded in the plain of the eye. They will not be
loaded at angles of less than 45 degrees from the horizontal.
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TABLE H-1 RATED CAPACITY (WORKING LOAD LIMIT),

FOR ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLINGS (1)
Rated Capacity (Working Load Limit), Pounds
[Horizontal angles shown in parentheses](2)
Chain
size,
inches
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 3/4
Chain
size,
inches
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 3/4
Double sling vertical angle (1)
Single branch
Sling
90 deg. Loading
30 deg.
(60 deg.)
45 deg.
(45 deg.)
60 deg.
(30 deg.)
3,250
6,600
11,250
16,500
23,000
28,750
38,750
44,500
57,500
67,000
80,000
100,000
5,560
11,400
19,500
28,500
39,800
49,800
67,100
77,000
99,500
116,000
138,000
172,000
4,550
9,300
15,900
23,300
32,500
40,600
54,800
63,000
81,000
94,000
112,900
140,000
3,250
6,600
11,250
16,500
23,000
28,750
38,750
44,500
57,500
67,000
80,000
100,000
Triple and quadruple sling vertical angle (1)

30 deg.
(60 deg.)
8,400
17,000
29,000
43,000
59,500
74,500
101,000
115,500
149,000
174,000
207,000
258,000
45 deg.
(45 deg.)
6,800
14,000
24,000
35,000
48,500
61,000
82,000
94,500
121,500
141,000
169,000
210,000
60 deg.
(30 deg.)
4,900
9,900
17,000
24,500
34,500
43,000
58,000
66,500
86,000
100,500
119,500
150,000
Footnote(1) Other grades of proof tested steel chain include Proof Coil, BBB Coil and Hi-Test Chain.
These grades are not recommended for overhead lifting and therefore are not covered by this code
Footnote(1) Rating of multileg slings adjusted for angle of loading measured as the included angle
between the inclined leg and the vertical.
Footnote(2) Rating of multileg slings adjusted for angle of loading between the inclined leg and the
horizontal plane of the load.
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TABLE H-2 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEAR

AT ANY POINT OF LINK
Chain size, (inches)
Maximum allowable wear (inch)
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 3/4
3/64
5/64
7/64
9/64
5/32
11/64
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
11/32
TABLE H - 3. -- RATED CAPACITIES FOR SINGLE LEG SLINGS

6x19 and 6x37 Classification Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
With Fiber Core (FC)
Rope
Dia
(inches)
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
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Constr.
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
HT
0.49
0.76
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.8
3.9
5.1
6.7
8.4
9.8
12.0
14.0
16.0
19.0
25.0
Vertical
MS
0.51
0.79
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.1
4.4
5.9
7.7
9.5
11.0
13.0
16.0
18.0
21.0
28.0
Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb)

Choker
S
HT
MS
0.55
0.37
0.38
0.85
0.57
0.59
1.2
0.80
0.85
1.6
1.1
1.1
2.1
1.4
1.5
2.7
1.7
1.9
3.3
2.1
2.3
4.8
2.9
3.3
6.4
3.9
4.5
8.4
5.0
5.8
10.0
6.3
7.1
12.0
7.4
8.3
15.0
8.9
10.0
17.0
10.0
12.0
21.0
12.0
14.0
24.0
14.0
16.0
31.0
18.0
21.0
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S
0.41
0.64
0.91
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.5
3.6
4.8
6.3
7.9
9.2
11.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
23.0
TABLE H-3 RATED CAPACITIES FOR SINGLE LEG SLINGS

(CONTINUED)
With Fiber Core (FC)
Rope
Dia
(inches)
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
Constr.
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
HT
0.99
1.5
2.1
2.9
3.7
4.6
5.6
7.8
10.0
13.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
28.0
33.0
38.0
49.0

Vertical Basket (1)
MS
1.0
1.6
2.2
3.0
3.9
5.0
6.2
8.8
12.0
15.0
19.0
22.0
27.0
32.0
27.0
43.0
55.0
S
1.1
1.7
2.4
3.3
4.3
5.4
6.7
9.5
13.0
17.0
21.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
41.0
48.0
62.0
Footnote(1) These values only apply when the D/d ratio for HT slings is 10 or greater, and for MS and S
Slings is 20 or greater where: D=Diameter of curvature around which the body of the sling is bent;
d=Diameter of rope. HT = Hand Tucked Splice and Hidden Tuck Splice. For hidden tuck splice (IWRC)
use values in HT columns. MS = Mechanical Splice. S = Swaged or Zinc Poured Socket.
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With Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)
Rope
Dia
(inches)
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
Constr.
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
HT
0.53
0.81
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.2
5.5
7.2
9.0
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
20.0
26.0
Vertical
MS
0.56
0.87
1.2
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.6
8.5
10.0
12.0
15.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
30.0
Rope
Dia
(inches)
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
Constr.
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
HT
1.0
1.6
2.3
3.1
3.9
4.9
6.0
8.4
11.0
14.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
41.0
53.0

Choker
S
HT
MS
0.59
0.40
0.42
0.92
0.61
0.65
1.3
0.86
0.93
1.8
1.2
1.3
2.3
1.5
1.6
2.9
1.8
2.1
3.6
2.2
2.5
5.1
3.1
3.6
6.9
4.1
4.9
9.0
5.4
6.4
11.0
6.8
7.8
13.0
7.9
9.2
16.0
9.6
11.0
19.0
11.0
13.0
22.0
13.0
15.0
26.0
15.0
18.0
33.0
20.0
23.0
Vertical Basket (1)
MS
1.1
1.7
2.5
3.4
4.4
5.5
6.8
9.7
13.0
17.0
21.0
24.0
29.0
35.0
41.0
47.0
61.0
S
0.44
0.69
0.98
1.3
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.8
5.2
6.7
8.5
9.9
12.0
14.0
17.0
19.0
25.0
S
1.2
1.8
2.6
3.5
4.6
5.8
7.2
10.0
14.0
18.0
23.0
26.0
32.0
38.0
44.0
51.0
66.0
Footnote(1) These values only apply when the D/d ratio for HT slings is 10 or greater, and for MS and S
slings is 20 or greater where: D = Diameter of curvature around which the body of the sling is bent; d =
Diameter of rope. HT = Hand Tucked Splice. For hidden tuck splice (IWRC) use Table H-3 values in HT
column. MS = Mechanical Splice. S = Swaged or Zinc Poured Socket.
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Cable Laid Rope -- Mechanical Splice Only
7x7x7 & 7X7X19 Constructions Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
7x6x19 IWRC Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
Rope
Rated capacities, tons (2,000 lb.)
Dia (inches)
Constr
Vertical
Choker
Vertical basket(1)
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 3/8
1 1/2
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
(2)
7x6x19
(2)
7x6x19
(2)
7x6x19
(2)
7x6x19
(2)
7x6x19
(2)
7x6x19
(2)
7x6x19
(2)
7x6x19
0.50
1.1
1.8
2.8
3.8
2.9
4.1
5.4
6.9
8.2
9.9
3.8
5.0
6.4
7.7
9.2
10.0
11.0
13.0
0.38
0.81
1.4
2.1
2.9
2.2
3.0
4.0
5.1
6.2
7.4
2.8
3.8
4.8
5.8
6.9
7.5
8.2
9.6
1.0
2.2
3.7
5.5
7.6
5.8
8.1
11.0
14.0
16.0
20.0
7.6
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
26.0
Footnote(1) These values only apply when the D/d ratio is 10 or greater where: D = Diameter of curvature
around which the body of the sling is bent; d =Diameter of rope.
Footnote(2) IWRC.
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8-Part and 6-Part Braided Rope
6x7 and 6x19 Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
7x7 Construction Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
Component ropes

Vertical
Diameter
(inches)
Constr
3/32
1/8
3/16
3/32
1/8
3/16
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
6x7
6x7
6x7
7x7
7x7
7x7
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
Basket vertical to 30 deg.(1)
Choker
8-Part
6-Part
8-Part
6-Part
8-Part
6-Part
0.42
0.76
1.7
0.51
0.95
2.1
1.7
3.1
4.8
6.8
9.3
12.0
15.0
19.0
27.0
36.0
47.0
0.32
0.57
1.3
0.39
0.71
1.5
1.3
2.3
3.6
5.1
6.9
9.0
11.0
14.0
20.0
27.0
35.0
0.32
0.57
1.3
0.38
0.71
1.5
1.3
2.3
3.6
5.1
6.9
9.0
11.0
14.0
20.0
27.0
35.0
0.24
0.42
0.94
0.29
0.53
1.2
0.98
1.7
2.7
3.8
5.2
6.7
8.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
26.0
0.74
1.3
2.9
0.89
1.6
3.6
3.0
5.3
8.3
12.0
16.0
21.0
26.0
32.0
46.0
62.0
81.0
0.55
0.98
2.2
0.67
1.2
2.7
2.2
4.0
6.2
8.9
12.0
15.0
20.0
24.0
35.0
47.0
61.0
around which the body of the sling is bent; d = Diameter of component rope.
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TABLE H-7 RATED CAPACITIES FOR 2-LEG AND 3-LEG BRIDLE SLINGS
6x19 and 6x37 Classification Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope With Fiber Core (FC)
Rope

2-Leg bridle slings
Dia [inches]
Constr
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
(1)
45 deg.
angle
30 deg
(60 deg)(2)
HT
MS
0.85
0.88
1.3
1.4
1.8
1.9
2.5
2.6
3.2
3.4
4.0
4.3
4.8
5.3
6.8
7.6
8.9
10.0
11.0
13.0
14.0
16.0
17.0
19.0
20.0
23.0
24.0
27.0
28.0
32.0
33.0
37.0
43.0
48.0
Rope
HT
0.70
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.6
3.2
4.0
5.5
7.3
9.4
12.0
14.0
17.0
20.0
23.0
27.0
35.0
MS
0.72
1.1
1.6
2.2
2.8
3.5
4.4
6.2
8.4
11.0
13.0
16.0
19.0
22.0
26.0
30.0
39.0
60 deg(1)
(30 deg)(2)
HT
MS
0.49
0.51
0.76
0.79
1.1
1.1
1.4
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.9
4.4
5.1
5.9
6.7
7.7
8.4
9.5
9.8
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
16.0
16.0
18.0
19.0
21.0
25.0
28.0

3-Leg bridle slings
Dia [inches]
Constr
45 deg.
60 deg(1)
30 deg
(2)
angle
(30 deg)(2)
(60 deg)
HT
MS
HT
MS
HT
MS
1/4
6x19
1.3
1.3
1.0
1.1
0.74
0.76
5/16
6x19
2.0
2.0
1.6
1.7
1.1
1.2
3/8
6x19
2.8
2.9
2.3
2.4
1.6
1.7
7/16
6x19
3.7
4.0
3.0
3.2
2.1
2.3
1/2
6x19
4.8
5.1
3.9
4.2
2.8
3.0
9/16
6x19
6.0
6.5
4.9
5.3
3.4
3.7
5/8
6x19
7.3
8.0
5.9
6.5
4.2
4.6
3/4
6x19
10.0
11.0
8.3
9.3
5.8
6.6
7/8
6x19
13.0
15.0
11.0
13.0
7.7
8.9
1
6x19
17.0
20.0
14.0
16.0
10.0
11.0
1 1/8
6x19
22.0
24.0
18.0
20.0
13.0
14.0
1 1/4
6x37
25.0
29.0
21.0
23.0
15.0
17.0
1 3/8
6x37
31.0
35.0
25.0
28.0
18.0
20.0
1 1/2
6x37
36.0
41.0
30.0
33.0
21.0
24.0
1 5/8
6x37
43.0
48.0
35.0
39.0
25.0
28.0
1 3/4
6x37
49.0
56.0
40.0
45.0
28.0
32.0
2
6x37
64.0
72.0
52.0
59.0
37.0
41.0
HT = Hand Tucked Splice. MS = Mechanical Splice. Footnote(1) Vertical angles. Footnote(2) Horizontal
angles.
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6x19 and 6x37 Classification Improved Plow Steel
Grade Rope With Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)
Rope

2-Leg bridle slings
Dia
(inches)
Constr
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
6x37
30 deg.(1)
(60 deg.)(2)
HT
MS
0.92
0.97
1.4
1.5
2.0
2.1
2.7
2.9
3.4
3.8
4.3
4.8
5.2
5.9
7.3
8.4
9.6
11.0
12.0
15.0
16.0
18.0
18.0
21.0
22.0
25.0
26.0
30.0
31.0
35.0
35.0
41.0
46.0
53.0
Rope
Dia
(inches)
45 deg.
angle
HT
0.75
1.1
1.6
2.2
2.8
3.5
4.2
5.9
7.8
10.0
13.0
15.0
18.0
21.0
25.0
29.0
37.0
60 deg.(1)
(30 deg.)(2)
HT
MS
0.53
0.56
0.81
0.87
1.1
1.2
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.5
2.7
3.0
3.4
4.2
4.9
5.5
6.6
7.2
8.5
9.0
10.0
10.0
12.0
13.0
15.0
15.0
17.0
18.0
20.0
20.0
24.0
26.0
30.0
MS
0.79
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.1
3.9
4.8
6.9
9.3
12.0
15.0
17.0
21.0
25.0
29.0
33.0
43.0

3-Leg bridle slings
Constr
45 deg.
60 deg.(1)
30 deg.
(2)
angle
(60 deg.)
(30 deg.)(2)
HT
MS
HT
MS
HT
MS
1/4
6x19
1.4
1.4
1.1
1.2
0.79
0.84
5/16
6x19
2.1
2.3
1.7
1.8
1.2
1.3
3/8
6x19
3.0
3.2
2.4
2.6
1.7
1.9
7/16
6x19
4.0
4.4
3.3
3.6
2.3
2.5
1/2
6x19
5.1
5.7
4.2
4.6
3.0
3.3
9/16
6x19
6.4
7.1
5.2
5.8
3.7
4.1
5/8
6x19
7.8
8.8
6.4
7.2
4.5
5.1
3/4
6x19
11.0
13.0
8.9
10.0
6.3
7.3
7/8
6x19
14.0
17.0
12.0
14.0
8.3
9.9
1
6x19
19.0
22.0
15.0
18.0
11.0
13.0
1/8
6x19
23.0
27.0
19.0
22.0
13.0
16.0
1 1/4
6x37
27.0
32.0
22.0
26.0
16.0
18.0
1 3/8
6x37
33.0
38.0
27.0
31.0
19.0
22.0
1 1/2
6x37
39.0
45.0
32.0
37.0
23.0
26.0
1 5/8
6x37
46.0
53.0
38.0
43.0
27.0
31.0
1 3/4
6x37
53.0
61.0
43.0
50.0
31.0
35.0
2
6x37
68.0
79.0
56.0
65.0
40.0
46.0
HT = Hand Tucked Splice. MS = Mechanical Splice. Footnote(1) Vertical angles. Footnote(2) Horizontal
angles.
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Cable Laid Rope - Mechanical Splice Only
7x7x7 and 7x7x19 Construction Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
7x6x19 IWRC Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
Rope

2-Leg bridle slings
Dia
(inches)
Constr
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 3/8
1 1/2
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
(1)
Rope

3-Leg bridle slings
Dia
(inches)
Constr
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x7
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x7x19
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
7x6x19 IWRC
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60 deg.(1)
(30 deg.)(2)
0.50
1.1
1.8
2.8
3.8
2.9
4.1
5.4
6.9
8.2
9.9
3.8
5.0
6.4
7.7
9.2
10.0
11.0
13.0
45 deg.
angle
0.71
1.5
2.6
3.9
5.4
4.1
5.7
7.6
9.7
12.0
14.0
5.4
7.1
9.0
11.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
18.0
30 deg.
(60 deg.)(2)
0.87
1.9
3.2
4.8
6.6
5.0
7.0
9.3
12.0
14.0
17.0
6.6
8.7
11.0
13.0
16.0
17.0
19.0
22.0
30 deg.(1)
(60 deg.)(2)
1.3
2.8
4.8
7.2
9.9
7.5
10.0
14.0
18.0
21.0
26.0
9.9
13.0
17.0
20.0
24.0
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45 deg.
angle
1.1
2.3
3.9
5.9
8.1
6.1
8.6
11.0
14.0
17.0
21.0
8.0
11.0
13.0
16.0
20.0
60 deg.(1)
(30 deg.)(2)
0.75
1.6
2.8
4.2
5.7
4.3
6.1
8.1
10.0
12.0
15.0
5.7
7.5
9.6
11.0
14.0
Rope

3-Leg bridle slings
Dia
(inches)
Constr
(1)
30 deg.
(60 deg.)(2)
1 5/16
7x6x19 IWRC
26.0
1 3/8
7x6x19 IWRC
28.0
1 1/2
7x6x19 IWRC
33.0
Footnote(1) Vertical angles. Footnote(2) Horizontal angles.
60 deg.(1)
(30 deg.)(2)
15.0
16.0
19.0
45 deg.
angle
21.0
23.0
27.0
Rope

2-Leg bridle slings
Dia (inches)
Constr
3/32
1/8
3/16
3/32
1/8
3/16
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
6x7
6x7
6x7
7x7
7x7
7x7
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
6x19
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(1)
30 deg.
(60 deg.)(2)
8-Part
6-Part
0.74
0.55
1.3
0.98
2.9
2.2
0.89
0.67
1.6
1.2
3.6
2.7
3.0
2.2
5.3
4.0
8.3
6.2
12.0
8.9
16.0
12.0
21.0
15.0
26.0
20.0
32.0
24.0
46.0
35.0
62.0
47.0
81.0
61.0
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45 deg.
angle
8-Part
6-Part
0.60
0.45
1.1
0.80
2.4
1.8
0.72
0.55
1.3
1.0
2.9
2.2
2.4
1.8
4.3
3.2
6.7
5.0
9.7
7.2
13.0
9.8
17.0
13.0
21.0
16.0
26.0
20.0
38.0
28.0
51.0
38.0
66.0
50.0
60 deg.(1)
(30 deg.)(2)
8-Part
6-Part
0.42
0.32
0.76
0.57
1.7
1.3
0.51
0.39
0.95
0.71
2.1
1.5
1.7
1.3
3.1
2.3
4.8
3.6
6.8
5.1
9.3
6.9
12.0
9.0
15.0
11.0
19.0
14.0
27.0
20.0
36.0
27.0
47.0
35.0
[Continued]
Rope

2-Leg bridle slings
Dia (inches)
Constr
(1)
45 deg.
30 deg.
angle
(60 deg.)(2)
8-Part
6-Part
8-Part
6-Part
3/32
6x7
1.1
0.83
0.90
0.68
1/8
6x7
2.0
1.5
1.6
1.2
3/16
6x7
4.4
3.3
3.6
2.7
3/32
7x7
1.3
1.0
1.1
0.82
1/8
7x7
2.5
1.8
2.0
1.5
3/16
7x7
5.4
4.0
4.4
3.3
3/16
6x19
4.5
3.4
3.7
2.8
1/4
6x19
8.0
6.0
6.5
4.9
5/16
6x19
12.0
9.3
10.0
7.6
3/8
6x19
18.0
13.0
14.0
11.0
7/16
6x19
24.0
18.0
20.0
15.0
1/2
6x19
31.0
23.0
25.0
19.0
9/16
6x19
39.0
29.0
32.0
24.0
5/8
6x19
48.0
36.0
40.0
30.0
3/4
6x19
69.0
52.0
56.0
42.0
7/8
6x19
94.0
70.0
76.0
57.0
1
6x19
22.0
91.0
99.0
74.0
Footnote(1) Vertical angles. Footnote(2) Horizontal angles.
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60 deg.(1)
(30 deg.)(2)
8-Part
6-Part
0.64
0.48
1.1
0.85
2.5
1.9
0.77
0.58
1.4
1.1
3.1
2.3
2.6
1.9
4.6
3.4
7.1
5.4
10.0
7.7
14.0
10.0
18.0
13.0
23.0
17.0
28.0
21.0
40.0
30.0
54.0
40.0
70.0
53.0
TABLE H-11 RATED CAPACITIES FOR STRAND LAID GROMMET HAND TUCKED
Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
Rope body
Dia
(inches)
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
Constr
Vertical
Choker
Vertical basket (1)
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x19
7x37
0.85
1.3
1.9
2.6
3.3
4.2
5.2
7.4
10.0
13.0
16.0
18.0
0.64
1.0
1.4
1.9
2.5
3.1
3.9
5.6
7.5
9.7
12.0
14.0
1.7
2.6
3.8
5.2
6.7
8.4
10.0
15.0
20.0
26.0
32.0
37.0
Rope body
Dia
Constr
Vertical
Choker
Vertical basket (1)
(inches)
1 3/8
7x37
22.0
16.0
44.0
1 1/2
7x37
26.0
19.0
52.0
round which rope is bent. d = Diameter of rope body.
TABLE H-12 RATED CAPACITIES FOR CABLE LAID GROMMET HAND TUCKED
7x6x7 and 7x6x19 Constructions Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
7x7x7 Construction Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
Cable body
Dia
Constr
Vertical
Choker
Vertical basket (1)
(inches)
3/8
7x6x7
1.3
0.95
2.5
9/16
7x6x7
2.8
2.1
5.6
5/8
7x6x7
3.8
2.8
7.6
3/8
7x7x7
1.6
1.2
3.2
9/16
7x7x7
3.5
2.6
6.9
5/8
7x7x7
4.5
3.4
9.0
5/8
7x6x19
3.9
3.0
7.9
3/4
7x6x19
5.1
3.8
10.0
15/16
7x6x19
7.9
5.9
16.0
1 1/8
7x6x19
11.0
8.4
22.0
1 5/16
7x6x19
15.0
11.0
30.0
1 1/2
7x6x19
19.0
14.0
39.0
1 11/16
7x6x19
24.0
18.0
49.0
1 7/8
7x6x19
30.0
22.
60.0
2 1/4
7x6x19
42.0
31.0
84.0
2 5/8
7x6x19
56.0
42.0
112.0
around which cable body is bent., d = Diameter of cable body.
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TABLE H-13 RATED CAPACITIES FOR STRAND LAID ENDLESS SLINGS MECHANICAL JOINT
Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
Rope body
Dia
(inches)
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
Constr
Vertical
Choker
Vertical basket (1)
(2)6x19
(2)6x19
(2)6x19
(2)6x19
(2)6x19
(2)6x19
(2)6x19
(2)6x19
0.92
2.0
3.6
5.6
8.0
11.0
14.0
18.0
0.69
1.5
2.7
4.2
6.0
8.1
10.0
13.0
1.8
4.1
7.2
11.0
16.0
21.0
28.0
35.0
Rope body
Dia
Constr
Vertical
Choker
Vertical basket (1)
(inches)
(2)
1 1/4
6x37
21.0
15.0
41.0
(2)
1 3/8
6x37
25.0
19.0
50.0
(2)
1 1/2
6x37
29.0
22.0
59.0
around which rope is bent. d = Diameter of rope body.
Footnote(2) IWRC.
TABLE H-14 RATED CAPACITIES FOR CABLE LAID ENDLESS SLINGS MECHANICAL JOINT
7x7x7 and 7x7x19 Constructions Galvanized Aircraft Grade Rope
7x6x19 Construction Improved Plow Steel Grade Rope
Cable body
Dia (inches)
Constr

Vertical
Choker
Vertical basket (1)
1/4
7x7x7
0.83
0.62
1.6
3/8
7x7x7
1.8
1.3
3.5
1/2
7x7x7
3.0
2.3
6.1
5/8
7x7x7
4.5
3.4
9.1
3/4
7x7x7
6.3
4.7
12.0
5/8
7x7x19
4.7
3.5
9.5
3/4
7x7x19
6.7
5.0
13.0
7/8
7x7x19
8.9
6.6
18.0
1
7x7x19
11.0
8.5
22.0
1 1/8
7x7x19
14.0
10.0
28.0
1 1/4
7x7x19
17.0
12.0
33.0
(2)
3/4
7x6x19
6.2
4.7
12.0
(2)
7/8
7x6x19
8.3
6.2
16.0
(2)
1
7x6x19
10.0
7.9
21.0
(2)
1 1/8
7x6x19
13.0
9.7
26.0
(2)
1 1/4
7x6x19
16.0
12.0
31.0
(2)
1 3/8
7x6x19
18.0
14.0
37.0
(2)
1 1/2
7x6x19
22.0
16.0
43.0
Footnote(1) These values only apply when the D/d value is 5 or greater where: D = Diameter of curvature
around which cable body is bent. d = Diameter of cable body.
Footnote(2) IWRC.
6-22-06
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TABLE H-15 MANILA ROPE SLINGS

[Angle of rope to vertical shown in parentheses]
Rated capacity in pounds (safety factor=5)
Eye and eye sling
Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
Choker
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/3
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
7.5
10.4
13.3
16.7
19.5
22.5
27.0
31.3
36.0
41.7
47.9
59.9
74.6
89.3
107.5
125.0
146.0
166.7
190.8
2,650
3,450
4,400
5,400
6,500
7,700
9,000
10,500
12,000
13,500
15,000
18,500
22,500
26,500
31,000
36,000
41,000
46,500
52,000
550
700
900
1,100
1,300
1,500
1,800
2,100
2,400
2,700
3,000
3,700
4,500
5,300
6,200
7,200
8,200
9,300
10,500
250
350
450
550
650
750
900
1,100
1,200
1,400
1,500
1,850
2,300
2,700
3,100
3,600
4,100
4,700
5,200
Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/3
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
7.5
10.4
13.3
16.7
19.5
22.5
27.0
31.3
36.0
41.7
47.9
59.9
74.6
89.3
107.5
125.0
146.0
166.7
190.8
2,650
3,450
4,400
5,400
6,500
7,700
9,000
10,500
12,000
13,500
15,000
18,500
22,500
26,500
31,000
36,000
41,000
46,500
52,000
950
1,200
1,600
2,000
2,300
2,800
3,200
3,800
4,300
4,900
5,400
6,700
8,100
9,500
11,000
13,000
15,000
16,500
18,500
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Basket hitch; Angel of rope to horizontal

90 deg
(0 deg)
1,100
1,400
1,800
2,200
2,600
3,100
3,600
4,200
4,800
5,400
6,000
7,400
9,000
10,500
12,500
14,500
16,500
18,500
21,000
60 deg
(30 deg)
900
1,200
1,500
1,900
2,300
2,700
3,100
3,600
4,200
4,700
5,200
6,400
7,800
9,260
10,500
12,500
14,000
16,000
18,000
45 deg
(45 deg)
750
1,000
1,200
1,500
1,800
2,200
2,600
3,000
3,400
3,800
4,300
5,200
6,400
7,500
8,800
10,000
11,500
13,000
14,500
30 deg
(60 deg)
550
700
900
1,100
1,300
1,500
1,800
2,100
2,400
2,700
3,000
3,700
4,500
5,300
6,200
7,200
8,200
9,300
10,500

Endless sling
Choker
90 deg
60 deg
45 deg
30 deg
hitch
(0 deg)
(30 deg) (45 deg) (60 deg)
500
1,900
1,700
1,400
950
600
2,500
2,200
1,800
1,200
800
3,200
2,700
2,200
1,600
950
3,900
3,400
2,800
2,000
1,200
4,700
4,100
3,300
2,300
1,400
5,600
4,800
3,900
2,800
1,600
6,500
5,600
4,600
3,200
1,900
7,600
6,600
5,400
3,800
2,200
8,600
7,500
6,100
4,300
2,400
9,700
8,400
6,900
4,900
2,700
11,000
9,400
7,700
5,400
3,300
13,500
11,500
9,400
6,700
4,100
16,000
14,000
11,500
8,000
4,800
19,000
16,500
13,500
9,590
5,600
22,500
19,500
16,000
11,000
6,500
26,000
22,500
18,500
13,000
7,400
29,500
25,500
21,000
15,000
8,400
33,500
29,000
23,500
16,500
9,500
37,500
32,500
26,500
18,500
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TABLE H-16 NYLON ROPE SLINGS

Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/8
2 1/4
2
2 5/8
6.5
8.3
10.5
14.5
17.0
20.0
26.0
29.0
34.0
40.0
45.0
55.0
68.0
83.0
95.0
109.0
129.0
149.0
168.0
6,080
7,600
9,880
13,490
16,150
19,000
23,750
27,360
31,350
35,625
40,850
50,350
61,750
74,100
87,400
100,700
118,750
133,000
153,900
700
850
1,100
1,500
1,800
2,100
2,600
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,600
6,900
8,200
9,700
11,000
13,000
15,000
17,100
Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/8
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
6.5
8.3
10.5
14.5
17.0
20.0
26.0
29.0
34.0
40.0
45.0
55.0
68.0
83.0
95.0
109.0
129.0
149.0
168.0
6,080
7,600
9,880
13,490
16,150
19,000
23,750
27,360
31,350
35,625
40,850
50,350
61,750
74,100
87,400
100,700
118,750
133,000
153,900
1,200
1,500
2,000
2,700
3,200
3,800
4,800
5,500
6,300
7,100
8,200
10,000
12,500
15,000
17,500
20,000
24,000
26,500
31,000
6-22-06

Eye and eye sling
Choker
90 deg
60 deg
45 deg
30 deg
hitch
(0 deg)
(30 deg) (45 deg) (60 deg)
350
1,400
1,200
950
700
400
1,700
1,500
1,200
850
550
2,200
1,900
1,600
1,100
750
3,000
2,600
2,100
1,500
900
3,600
3,100
2,600
1,800
1,100
4,200
3,700
3,000
2,100
1,300
5,300
4,600
3,700
2,600
1,500
6,100
5,300
4,300
3,000
1,700
7,000
6,000
5,000
3,500
2,000
7,900
6,900
5,600
4,000
2,300
9,100
7,900
6,400
4,500
2,800
11,000
9,700
7,900
5,600
3,400
13,500
12,000
9,700
6,900
4,100
16,500
14,500
11,500
8,200
4,900
19,500
17,000
13,500
9,700
5,600
22,500
19,500
16,000
11,000
6,600
26,500
23,000
18,500
13,000
7,400
29,500
25,500
21,000
15,000
8,600
34,000
29,500
24,000
17,000
Endless sling
Choker
90 deg
60 deg
45 deg
30 deg
hitch
(0 deg)
(30 deg) (45 deg) (60 deg)
600
2,400
2,100
1,700
1,200
750
3,000
2,600
2,200
1,500
1,100
4,000
3,400
2,800
2,000
1,400
5,400
4,700
3,800
2,700
1,600
6,400
5,600
4,600
3,200
1,900
7,600
6,600
5,400
3,800
2,400
9,500
8,200
6,700
4,800
2,700
11,000
9,500
7,700
5,500
3,100
12,500
11,000
8,900
6,300
3,600
14,500
12,500
10,000
7,100
4,100
16,500
14,000
12,000
8,200
5,000
20,000
17,500
14,000
10,000
6,200
24,500
21,500
17,500
12,500
7,400
29,500
27,500
21,000
15,000
8,700
35,000
30,500
24,500
17,500
10,000
40,500
35,000
28,500
20,000
12,000
47,500
41,000
33,500
24,000
13,500
53,000
46,000
37,500
26,500
15,500
61,500
53,500
43,500
31,000
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TABLE H-17 POLYESTER ROPE SLINGS

Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/8
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
8.0
10.2
13.0
17.5
21.0
25.0
30.5
34.5
40.0
46.3
52.5
66.8
82.0
98.0
118.0
135.0
157.0
181.0
205.0
6,080
7,600
9,500
11,875
14,725
17,100
20,900
24,225
28,025
31,540
35,625
44,460
54,150
64,410
76,000
87,400
101,650
115,900
130,150
700
850
1,100
1,300
1,600
1,900
2,300
2,700
3,100
3,500
4,000
4,900
6,000
7,200
8,400
9,700
11,500
13,000
14,500
Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/8
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
8.0
10.2
13.0
17.5
21.0
25.0
30.5
34.5
40.0
46.3
52.5
66.8
82.0
98.0
118.0
135.0
157.0
181.0
205.0
6,080
7,600
9,500
11,875
14,725
17,100
20,900
24,225
28,025
31,540
35,625
44,460
54,150
64,410
76,000
87,400
101,650
115,900
130,150
1,200
1,500
1,900
2,400
2,900
3,400
4,200
4,800
5,600
6,300
7,100
8,900
11,000
13,000
15,000
17,500
20,500
23,000
26,000
6-22-06

Eye and eye sling
Choker
90 deg
60 deg
45 deg
30 deg
hitch
(0 deg)
(30 deg) (45 deg) (60 deg)
350
1,400
1,200
950
700
400
1,700
1,500
1,200
850
550
2,100
1,800
1,500
1,100
650
2,600
2,300
1,900
1,300
800
3,300
2,800
2,300
1,600
950
3,800
3,300
2,700
1,900
1,200
4,600
4,000
3,300
2,300
1,300
5,400
4,700
3,800
2,700
1,600
6,200
5,400
4,400
3,100
1,800
7,000
6,100
5,000
3,500
2,000
7,900
6,900
5,600
4,000
2,500
9,900
8,600
7,000
4,900
3,000
12,000
10,400
8,500
6,000
3,600
14,500
12,500
10,000
7,200
4,200
17,000
14,500
12,000
8,400
4,900
19,500
17,000
13,500
9,700
5,700
22,500
19,500
16,000
11,500
6,400
26,000
22,500
18,000
13,000
7,200
29,000
25,000
20,500
14,500
Endless sling
Choker
90 deg
60 deg
45 deg
30 deg
hitch
(0 deg)
(30 deg) (45 deg) (60 deg)
600
2,400
2,100
1,700
1,200
750
3,000
2,600
2,200
1,500
950
3,800
3,300
2,700
1,900
1,200
4,800
4,100
3,400
2,400
1,500
5,900
5,100
4,200
2,900
1,700
6,800
5,900
4,800
3,400
2,100
8,400
7,200
5,900
4,200
2,400
9,700
8,400
6,900
4,800
2,800
11,000
9,700
7,900
5,600
3,200
12,500
11,000
8,900
6,300
3,600
14,500
12,500
10,000
7,100
4,400
18,000
15,500
12,500
8,900
5,500
21,500
19,000
15,500
11,000
6,400
26,000
22,500
18,000
13,000
7,600
30,500
26,500
21,500
15,000
8,700
35,000
30,500
24,500
17,500
10,000
40,500
35,000
29,000
20,500
11,500
46,500
40,000
33,000
23,000
13,000
52,000
45,000
37,000
26,000
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TABLE H-18 POLYPROPYLENE ROPE SLINGS

Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/8
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
4.7
6.1
7.5
10.7
12.7
15.0
18.0
20.4
23.7
27.0
30.5
38.5
47.5
57.0
69.0
80.0
92.0
107.0
120.0
3,990
4,845
5,890
8,075
9,405
10,925
13,300
15,200
17,385
19,950
22,325
28,215
34,200
40,850
49,400
57,950
65,550
76,000
85,500
650
800
1,000
1,300
1,600
1,800
2,200
2,500
2,900
3,300
3,700
4,700
5,700
6,800
8,200
9,700
11,000
12,500
14,500
Rope dia.
nominal in
inches
Nominal
weight per
100 ft in
pounds
Minimum
breaking
strength in
pounds
Vertical
hitch
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
7/8
1
1 1/16
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 5/16
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2
2 1/8
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 5/8
4.7
6.1
7.5
10.7
12.7
15.0
18.0
20.4
23.7
27.0
30.5
38.5
47.5
57.0
69.0|
80.0
92.0
107.0
120.0
3,990
4,845
5,890
8,075
9,405
10,925
13,300
15,200
17,385
19,950
22,325
28,215
34,200
40,850
49,400
57,950
65,550
76,000
85,500
1,200
1,500
1,800
2,400
2,800
3,300
4,000
4,600
5,200
6,000
6,700
8,500
10,500
12,500
15,000
17,500
19,500
23,000
25,500
6-22-06

Eye and eye sling
Choker
90 deg
60 deg
45 deg
30 deg
hitch
(0 deg)
(30 deg) (45 deg) (60 deg)
350
1,300
1,200
950
650
400
1,600
1,400
1,100
800
500
2,000
1,700
1,400
1,000
700
2,700
2,300
1,900
1,300
800
3,100
2,700
2,200
1,600
900
3,600
3,200
2,600
1,800
1,100
4,400
3,800
3,100
2,200
1,300
5,100
4,400
3,600
2,500
1,500
5,800
5,000
4,100
2,900
1,700
6,700
5,800
4,700
3,300
1,900
7,400
6,400
5,300
3,700
2,400
9,400
8,100
6,700
4,700
2,900
11,500
9,900
8,100
5,700
3,400
13,500
12,000
9,600
6,800
4,100
16,500
14,500
11,500
8,200
4,800
19,500
16,500
13,500
9,700
5,500
22,000
19,000
15,500
11,000
6,300
25,500
22,000
18,000
12,500
7,100
28,500
24,500
20,000
14,500
Endless sling
Choker
90 deg
60 deg
45 deg
30 deg
hitch
(0 deg)
(30 deg) (45 deg) (60 deg)
600
2,400
2,100
1,700
1,200
750
2,900
2,500
2,100
1,500
900
3,500
3,100
2,500
1,800
1,200
4,900
4,200
3,400
2,400
1,400
5,600
4,900
4,000
2,800
1,600
6,600
5,700
4,600
3,300
2,000
8,000
6,900
5,600
4,000
2,300
9,100
7,900
6,500
4,600
2,600
10,500
9,000
7,400
5,200
3,000
12,000
10,500
8,500
6,000
3,400
13,500
11,500
9,500
6,700
4,200
17,000
14,500
12,000
8,500
5,100
20,500
18,000
14,500
10,500
6,100
24,500
21,000
17,500
12,500
7,400
29,500
25,500
21,000
15,000
8,700
35,000
30,100
24,500
17,500
9,900
39,500
34,000
28,000
19,500
11,500
45,500
39,500
32,500
23,000
13,000
51,500
44,500
36,500
25,500
Page 26 of 26
TABLE H-19 SAFE WORKING LOADS FOR SHACKLES

(In tons of 2,000 pounds)
Material size
(inches)
Pin diameter
(inches)
Safe working
load
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 3/4
2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
2
2 1/4
1.4
2.2
3.2
4.3
5.6
6.7
8.2
10.0
11.9
16.2
21.2
TABLE H-20 NUMBER AND SPACING OF U-BOLT WIRE ROPE CLIPS
6-22-06
Improved plow steel, rope

diameter (inches)
American Made
Drop forged
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
3
3
4
4
5
6
6
7
7
Page 27 of 27
Minimum spacing
(inches)
3
3 3/4
4 1/2
5 1/4
6
6 3/4
7 1/2
8 1/4
9
HAND SIGNALS
EXTEND BOOM
DOG EVERYTHING
TRAVEL
RETRACT BOOM
EXTEND BOOM
(ONE HAND)
RETRACT BOOM
(ONE HAND)
HOIST
LOWER
USE MAIN HOIST
USE WHIP LINE
RAISE BOOM
LOWER BOOM
MOVE SLOWLY
RAISE THE BOOM &

LOWER THE LOAD
LOWER THE BOOM &

RAISE THE LOAD
SWING
EMERGENCY STOP
STOP
6-22-06
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Operating Guidelines

Subject: Hoist and Rigging Safety Program

Project Superintendents are responsible for selecting and purchasing or renting

Inspection and Use

Allowable broken wires

Allowable broken strands

Less than 8part braid

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

3.1.1.2 Severe localized abrasion or scraping.

Reductions of 0.4 mm (1/64 in) for diameters up to and

Reductions of 0.8 mm (1/32 in) for diameters 10 mm

Reductions of 1 mm (3/64 in) for diameters 14 mm

Reductions of 2 mm (1/16 in) for diameters 22 mm (7/8

Reductions of 2 mm (3/32 in) for diameters 22 mm (7/8

3.1.1.8 Significant stretching of the wire rope beyond the initial

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

3.1.1.14 Special custom design grabs, hooks, clamps, or other lifting

Alloy Steel Chains

Chains must be normalized or annealed periodically as recommended

Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear-shaped links, welded or mechanical

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

Chains must also be replaced if they are heated to 1000 degrees

Use of mechanical coupling links or low carbon steel links to repair

Protruding ends of strands in splices on slings and bridles must be

Securing wire rope by knots is prohibited.

Wire ropes used in hoisting, lowering, or pulling loads must be one

Wire rope must also be replaced if it shows any of the following

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

3.3.7.1 Evidence of heat damage;

Amount of Wear Requiring

When two wires are broken or rust or corrosion is found adjacent to a

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

Natural and Synthetic Fiber Rope

Fiber rope slings must be replaced if they show abnormal wear;

Splices in rope slings must be made in accordance with fiber rope

Eyes in all eye splices must be large enough to provide an included

Use of knots instead of splices is prohibited.

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

Employees are prohibited from exceeding the rated capacity of any

Synthetic web slings must be marked or coded to show the name or

Synthetic webbing must be of uniform thickness and width and selvage

Synthetic web slings must be replaced if they show acid or caustic

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

Use of nylon web slings is prohibited where acid or phenolic fumes,

Polyester and nylon web slings are prohibited at temperatures of 180

Connections, fittings, fastenings and attachments used with rigging

Drums, sheaves and pulleys must be smooth and free of surface

If drums, blocks, sheaves or pulleys are replaced during rigging and

Drums, sheaves or pulleys that have eccentric bores or cracked hubs,

Table H-19 must be used to determine the safe working loads of

Manufacturers' recommendations must be followed in determining safe

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

A sheave is the grooved wheel of a pulley or block over which rope or

Sheaves must be compatible with the size of rope in use, as specified

Sheaves must be equipped with cable-keepers where the rope is

Employees are prohibited from loading shoulderless eyebolts at an

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

TABLE H-1 RATED CAPACITY (WORKING LOAD LIMIT),

Double sling vertical angle (1)

Triple and quadruple sling vertical angle (1)

HCI Hoist and Rigging Safety

TABLE H-2 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEAR