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Sling Safety

U.S. Department of Labor Robert B. Reich, Secretary

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Joseph A. Dear, Assistant Secretary

OSHA 3072 1996 (Revised)

Contents

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Introduction 1

Importance of the Operator 1

Sling Types 2

Chains 2

Wire Rap 3

Fiber Rope and Synthetic Web 6

Safe Lifting Practices 7

Size, Weight, and Center of Gravity of the Load 7

Number of Legs and Angle with the Horizontal 8

Rated Capacity of the Sling 8

History of Care and Usage 8

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Chains 9

Wire Rope 10

Fiber and Synthetic Ropes 10

Summary 11

Other Sources of OSHA Assistance 11

Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines 11

State Programs 12

Consultation Services 12

Voluntary Protection Programs 12

Training and Education 13

Electronic Information . 14

Emergencies 14

Related Publications 15

States with Approved Plans..... 16

OSHA Consultation Project Directory 17

OSHA Area Offices 19

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Introduction

The ability to handle materials-to move them from one location to another, whether during transit or at the worksite-is vital to all segments of industry. Materials must be moved, for example, for industry to manufacture, sell, and utilize products. In short, without materials-handling capability, industry would cease to exist.

To varying degrees, all employees in numerous workplaces take part in materials handling. Consequently, some employees are injured. In fact, the mishandling of materials is the single largest cause of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Most of these accidents and injuries, as well as the pain and loss of salary and productivity that often result, can be readily avoided. Whenever possible, mechanical means should be used to move materials to avoid employee injuries such as muscle pulls, strains, and sprains. In addition, many loads are too heavy andlor bulky to be safely moved manually. Various types of equipment, therefore, have been designed specifically to aid in the movement of materials: cranes, derricks, hoists, powered industrial trucks, and conveyors.

Because cranes, derricks, and hoists rely upon slings to hold their suspended loads, slings are the most commonly used materialshandling apparatus. This booklet offers information on the proper selection, maintenance, and use of slings.

This booklet is designed to assist sling operators to understand and comply with OSHA's regulation on slings, published on June 27,1975, in the Federal Register under Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.184.

All employers should be aware that there are certain states (and similar jurisdictions) which operate their own programs under agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor, pursuant to section 18 of the Act. The programs in these jurisdictions may differ in some details from the federal program. (See list of States with Approved Plans listed at the end of this booklet.)

Importance of the Operator

The operator must exercise intelligence, care, and common sense when selecting and using slings. Slings must be selected in accordance with their intended use, based upon the size and type of load, and the environmental conditions of the workplace. All slings must be visually inspected before use to ensure their effectiveness.

A well-trained operator can prolong the service life of equipment and reduce costs by avoiding the potentially hazardous effects of overloading equipment, operating it at excessive speeds, taking up slack with a sudden jerk, and suddenly accelerating Of decelerating equipment. The operator can look for causes and seek corrections whenever a danger exists. He or she should cooperate with coworkers and supervisors and become a leader in carrying out safety measures-not merely for the good of the equipment and the production schedule but, more importantly, for the safety of everyone concerned.

Sling Types

The dominant characteristics of a sling are determined by the components of that sling. For example, the strengths and weaknesses of a wire rope sling are essentially the same as the strengths and weaknesses of the wire rope of which it is made.

Slings are generally one of six types: chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural fiber rope, synthetic fiber rope, or synthetic web. In general, use and inspection procedures tend to place these slings into three groups: chain, wire rope and mesh, and fiber rope web. Each type has its own particular advantages and disadvantages. Factors to consider when choosing the best sling for the job include the size, weight, shape, temperature, and sensitivity of the material to be moved, as well as the environmental conditions under which the sling will be used.

Chains

Chains are commonly used because of their strength and ability to adapt to the shape of the load. Care should be taken, however, when using alloy chain slings because sudden shocks will damage them. Misuse of chain slings could damage the sling. resulting in sling failure and possible injury to an employee.

Chain slings are the best choice for lifting very hot materials.

Thev can be heated to temneratures of un to 1.000° Fahrenheit

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(538° centigrade); however, when alloy chain slings are consis-

tently exposed to service temperatures in excess of 6000 Fahrenheit (316° centigrade), operators must reduce the working load limits in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

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All sling types must be visually inspected prior to use. When inspecting alloy steel chain slings, pay special attention to any stretching, wear in excess of the allowances made by the manufacturer, and nicks and gouges. These signs indicate that the sling may be unsafe and they must be removed from service.

Wire Rope

A second type of sling is made of wire rope. Wire rope is composed of individual wires that have been twisted to form strands. Strands are then twisted to form a wire rope. When wire rope has a fiber core, it is usually more flexible but is less resistant to environmental damage. Conversely, a core that is made of a wire rope strand tends to have greater strength and is more resistant to heat damage.

Wire rope may be further defined by the "lay." The lay of a wire rope describes the direction the wires and strands are twisted during the construction of the rope. Most wire rope is right lay, regular lay-which means that the strands pass from left to right across the rope and the wires in the rope are laid opposite in direction to the lay of the strands. This type of rope has the widest ia.'ge of applications.

Lang lay (where the wires are twisted in the same direction as the strands) is recommended for many excavating, construction, and mining applications, including draglines, hoist lines, dredgelines, and other similar lines.

Lang lay ropes are more flexible and have greater wearing surface per wire than regular lay ropes. In addition, since the outside wires in lang lay rope lie at an angle to the rope axis, internal stress due to bending over sheaves and drums is reduced causing lang lay ropes to be more resistant to bending fatigue.

A left lay rope is one in which the strands form a left-hand helix similar to the threads of a left-hand screw thread. Left lay rope has its greatest usage in oil fields on rod and tubing lines, blast hole rigs, and spudders where rotation of right lay would loosen couplings. The rotation of a left lay rope tightens a standard coupling.

Wire Rope Sling Selection. When selecting a wire rope sling to give the best service, there are four characteristics to consider: strength, ability to bend without distortion, ability to withstand abrasive wear, and ability to withstand abuse.

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1. Strength-The strength of a wire rope is a function of its size, grade. and construction. It must be sufficient to accommodate the applied maximum load. The maximum load limit is determined by means of an appropriate multiplier, Tnis multiplier is the number by which the ul timate strength of a wire rope is divided to determine the working load limit. Thus, a wire rope sling with a strength of 10,000 pounds (4,545 kilograms) and a total working load of 2,000 pounds (909 kilograms) has a design factor (multiplier) of 5. New wire rope slings have a design factor of 5. As a sling suffers from the rigors of continued service, however, both the design factor and the slinas ultimate strength

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are proportionately reduced. If a sling is loaded beyond its ultimate strength, it will fail. So, older slings must be more rigorously inspected to ensure that rope conditions adversely affecting the strength of the sling are considered in determining if a wire rope sling should be allowed to continue in service.

2. Fatigue (Bending without Failure)-A wire rope must have the ability to withstand repeated bending without the wires failing from fatigue. Fatigue failure of the wires in a wire rope is the result of the development of small cracks from repeated applications of bending loads. It occurs when ropes make small radius bends. The best means of preventing fatigue failure of wire rope slings is to use blocking or padding to increase the radius of bend.

3. Abrasive Wear-The ability of a wire rope to withstand abrasion is determined by the size, number of wires, and construetion of the rope. Smaller wires bend more readily and therefore offer greater flexibility but are less able to withstand abrasive wear. Conversely, the larger wires of less flexible ropes are better able to withstand abrasion than are the smaller wires of more flexible ropes.

4. Abuse-All other factors being equal, misuse or abuse of wire rope will cause a wire rope sling to become unsafe long before any other factor. Abusing a wire rope sling can cause serious structural damage to the wire rope, such as kinking or bird caging, which reduces the strength of the wire rope. (In bird caging, the wire rope strands are forcibly untwisted and become spread outward.) So, to prolong the life of the sling and protect the lives of employees, the manufacturer's suggestion for safe and proper use of wire rope slings must be strict! y adhered to.

Wire Rope Life. Many operating conditions affect wire rope life.

They are bending, stresses, loading conditions, speed of load

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application (jerking), abrasion, corrosion. sling design, materials handled, environmental conditions, and history of previous usage.

In addition to the above operating conditions, the weight, size, and shape of the loads to be handled also affect the service life of a wire rope sling. Flexibility also is a factor. Generally, more flexible ropes are selected when smaller radius bending is required. Less flexible ropes should be used when the rope must move through or over abrasive materials.

Wire Rope Sling Inspection. Wire rope slings must be visually inspected before each day's use. The operator should check the twists or lay of the sling. If ten randomly distributed wires in one lay are broken, or five wires in one strand of a rope lay are damaged, the sling must not be used. It is not sufficient, however, to check only the condition of the wire rope. End fittings and other components should also be inspected for any damage that could make the sling unsafe.

To ensure safe slim! usaze between scheduled insoections. all

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workers should participate in a safety awareness program. Each operator should keep a close watch on those slings he or she is using. If any accident involving the movement of materials occurs, the operator should immediately shut down the equipment and report the accident to a supervisor. The cause of the accident should be determined and corrected before resuming operations.

Field Lubrication. Although every rope sling is lubricated when manufactured, it also must be lubricated "in the field" to increase the sling's useful service life. There is no set rule on how much or how often this should be done. It depends on the conditions under which the sling is used. The heavier the loads, the greater the number of bends, or the more adverse the conditions under which the sling operates, the more frequently lubrication is required.

Storage. Wire rope slings should be stored in a well-ventilated, dry building or shed. To avoid corrosion and rust. never store wire rope slings on the ground or allow them to be continuously exposed to the elements. And, if it is necessary to store wire rope slings outside, make sure that they are set off the ground and protected.

Note: Using the sling several times a week, even with light loads, is a good practice. Records show that frequently or continuously used slings give useful service far longer than idle ones.

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Discarding Slings. Wire rope slings can provide a margin of safety by showing early signs of failure. The following factors indicate when a wire sling needs to be discarded:

• Severe corrosion,

• Localized wear (shiny worn spots) on the outside,

• A one-third reduction in outer wire diameter,

• Damage or displacement of end-fittings-hooks, rings, links, or collars-by overload or misapplication,

• Distortion, kinking, bird caging, or other evidence of damage to the wire rope structure, or

• Excessive broken wires.

Fiber Rope and Synthetic Web

Fiber rope and synthetic web slings are used primarily for temporary work, such as construction and painting jobs, and in marine operations. They also are the best choice for use on expensive loads, highly finished parts. fragile parts, and delicate equipment.

Fiber Rope Slings. Fiber rope deteriorates on contact with acids and caustics. Fiber ropes slings, therefore, must not be used around these substances unless the manufacturer recommends them for that use.

When inspecting a fiber rope sling, look first at its surface. Look for cuts, gouges, or worn surface areas; dry, brittle, scorched, or discolored fibers; or melting or charring of any part of the sling. If any of these conditions are found, the supervisor must be notified and a determination made regarding the safety of the sling. If the sling is found to be unsafe, it must be discarded.

Next, check the sling's interior. It should be as clean as when the rope was new. A buildup of powderlike sawdust on the inside of the fiber rope indicates excessive internal wear and that the sling is unsafe.

Finally, scratch the fibers with a fingernail. If the fibers separate easily, the fiber sling has suffered some kind of chemical damage and must be discarded.

Synthetic Rope and Web Slings. The most commonly used synthetic web slings are made of nylon, polypropylene, and polyester. They have the following properties in common:

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• Strength-can handle a load of up to 300.000 pounds (136,363 kilograms).

• Convenience--can conform to any shape.

• Safety-will adjust to the load contour and hold it with a tight. non-slip grip.

• Load protection-will not mar, deface, or scratch highly polished or deiicate surfaces.

• Long life-are unaffected by mildew, rot, or bacteria; resist

some chemical action; and have excellent abrasion resistance.

• Economy-have a low initial cost plus a long service life.

• Shock absorbency-can absorb heavy shocks without damage.

• Temperature resistance-are unaffected by temperatures up to 1800 Fahrenheit (82.20 centigrade).

Because each synthetic material has unique properties, it should be used according to the manufacturer's instructions, especially when dealing with chemically active environments.

Possible Defects. Synthetic web slings must be removed from

service if any of the following defects exist:

• Acid or caustic burns.

• Meiting or charring of any part of the surface.

• Snags. punctures, tears, or cuts,

• Broken or worn stitches,

• Wear or elongation exceeding the amount recommended by the manufacturer. or

• Distortion of fittings.

Safe Lifting Practices

Now that the sling has been selected (based upon the characteristics of the load and the environmental conditions surrounding the lift) and inspected prior to use, the next step is lelli.""11ing how to use it safely. There are four primary factors to consider when safely lifting a load. They are (1) the size. weight, and center of gravity of the load; (2) the number of legs and the angle the sling makes with the horizontal line; (3) the rated capacity of the sling; and (4) the history of the care and usage of the sling.

Size, ''leight, and Center of Gravity of the Load

The center of gravity of an object is that point at which the entire weight may be considered as concentrated. To make a level lift, the

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crane hook must be directly above this point. While slight variations are usually permissible, if the crane hook is too far to one

side of the center of gravity, dangerous tilting will result causing unequal stresses in the different sling legs. This imbalance must be compensated for at once.

Number of Legs and Angle with the Horizontal

As the angle fanned by the sling leg and the horizontal line decreases, the rated capacity of the sling also decreases. In other words, the smaller the angle between the sling leg and the horizontal, the greater the stress on the sling leg and the smaller (lighter) the load the sling can safely support. Larger (heavier) loads can be safely moved if the weight of the load is distributed among more sling legs.

Rated Capacity of the Sling

The rated capacity of a sling varies depending upon the type of sling, the size of the sling, and the type of hitch. Operators must know the capacity of the sling. Charts or tables that contain this information generally are available from sling manufacturers. The values given are for new slings. Older slings must be used with additional caution. Under no circumstances shall a sling's rated capacity be exceeded.

History of Care and Usage

The mishandling and misuse of slings are the leading cause of sling-related accidents. The majority of injuries and accidents. however, can be avoided by becoming familiar with the essentials of proper sling care and use.

Proper care and use are essential for maximum service and safety. Slings must be protected with cover saddles, burlap padding. or wood blocking as well as from unsafe lifting procedures such as overloading to prevent sharp bends and cutting edges.

Before making a lift, check to be certain that the sling is properly secured around the load and that the weight and balance of the load have been accurately determined. If the load is on the ground, do not allow the load to drag along the ground. This could damage the sling. If the load is already resting on the sling, ensure that u'1ere is no sling damage prior to making the lift.

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Next, position the hook directly over the load and seat the sling squarely within the hook bowl. This gives the operator maximum lifting efficiency without bending the hook or overstressing the slins .

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Wire rope slings also are subject to damage resulting from contact with sharp edges of the loads being lifted. These edges can be blocked or padded to minimize damage to the sling.

After the sling is properly attached to the load, there are a number of good lifting techniques that are common to all slings. First, make sure that the load is not lagged. clamped, or bolted to the floor. Second, guard against shock loading by taking up the slack in the sling slowly. Apply power cautiously to prevent jerking at the beginning of the lift, and slowly accelerate or decelerate. Third, check the tension on the sling. Raise the load a few inches, stop, and check for proper balance and that all items are clear of the path of travel. Never allow anyone to ride on the hood or load. Fourth, keep all personnel clear while the load is being raised, moved, or lowered. Crane or hoist operators should watch the load at all times when it is in motion. Finally, obey the following "nevers." Never allow more than one person to control a lift or give signals to a crane or hoist operator except to warn of a hazardous situation. Never raise the load more than necessary. Never leave the load suspended in the air. And never work under a suspended load or allow anyone else to.

Once the lift has been completed. clean the sling, check it for damage, and store it in a clean, dry airy place. It is best to hang it on a rack or wall.

Remember, damaged slings cannot lift as much weight as new or older well-cared for slings. Proper and safe use and storage of slings will increase their service life.

Maintenance of Slings Chains

Chain slings must be cleaned prior to each inspection. as dirt or oil may hide damage. The operator must be certain to inspect the total length of the sling, periodically looking for stretching, binding. wear, or nicks and gouges. If a sling has stretched so that it is now more than three percent longer than when it was new, it is unsafe and must be discarded.

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Binding is the term used to describe the condition that exists when a sling has become deformed to the extent that its individual links cannot move within each other freely. It indicates that the sling is unsafe. Generally, wear occurs on the load-bearing inside ends of the links. Pushing links together so that the inside surface becomes clearly visible is the best way to check for this type of wear. Wear may also occur, however. on the outside of links when the chain is dragged along abrasive surfaces or pulled out from under heavy loads. Either type of wear weakens slings and makes accidents more likely.

Heavy nicks and/or gouges must be filed smoothly, measured with calipers, and then compared with the manufacturer's minimum allowable safe dimensions. When in doubt, or in borderline

situations, do not use the sling. In addition, never attempt to repair the welded components on a sling. If the sling needs repair of this nature, the supervisor must be notified.

Wire Rope

Wire rope slings, like chain slings, must be cleaned prior to each inspection because they are subject to damage hidden by dirt or oil. in addition, they must be Iubricated according to manufacturer's instructions. Lubrication prevents or reduces corrosion and wear due to friction and abrasion. Before applying any lubricant, however, the sling user should make certain that the sling is dry. Applying lubricant to a wet or damp sling traps moisture against the metal and hastens corrosion.

Corrosion deteriorates wire rope. It may be indicated by pitting, but it is sometimes hard to detect. If a wire rope sling shows any sign of significant deterioration, that sling must be removed until it can be examined by a person who is qualified to determine the extent of the damage.

By following the above guidelines to proper sling use and maintenance, and by the avoidance of kinking, it is possible to greatly extend the useful service life of a wire rope sling.

Fiber and Synthetic Ropes

Fiber ropes and synthetic webs are generally discarded rather than serviced or repaired. Operators must always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

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Summary

There are good practices to follow to protect yourself while using slings to move materials. First, accept the responsibility for your own actions. Become a competent and careful employee. Your own life or that of your fellow workers or others may depend on it. Second, learn as much as you can about the materials with which you will be working. Slings come in many different types, one of which is right for your purpose. Third, analyze the load to be moved-in terms of size, weight, shape, temperature, and sensitivity then choose the sling which best meets those needs. Fourth, always inspect all the equipment before and after a move. Always be sure to give equipment whatever "in service" maintenance it may need. Fifth, use safe lifting practices. Use the proper lifting technique for the type of sling and the type of load.

Other Sources of OSHA Assistance

Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines

Effective management of worker safety and health protection is a decisive factor in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses and their related costs. To assist employers and employees in developing effective safety and health programs, OSHA published Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines in the January 26, 1989, Federal Register (54 FR 3908- 3916). These voluntary guidelines apply to all places of employment covered by OSHA.

The guidelines identify four general elements that are critical to the development of a successful safety and health management program:

• Management commitment and employee involvement.

• Worksite analysis.

• Hazard prevention and control, and

• Safety and health training.

The guidelines recommend specific actions under each of these general elements. A single free copy of the Guidelines can be obtained from the OSHA Publications Office, P.O. Box 37535. Washington, DC 20013-7535 by sending a self-addressed label with your request.

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State Programs

The Occuoational Safety and Health Act of 1970 encourages

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states to develop and operate their own job safety and health plans.

States with plans approved under section 18(b) of the Act must adopt standards and enforce requirements that are at least as effective as federal requirements. There are currently 25 state plan states: 23 covering private and public (state and local government) sectors and two covering public sector only. Plan states must adopt standards comparable to the federal within 6 months of a federal standard's promulgation. Until such time as a state standard is promulgated, federal OSHA provides interim enforcement assistance, as appropriate, in these states.

A listing of the state plan state designees appears at the end of this booklet.

Consultation Services

Free onsite safety and health consultation services are available to employers in all states who want help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful workplace. The service is largely funded by OSHA. Primarily developed for smaller employers with more hazardous operations, the consultation service is delivered by state governments employing professional safety consultants and

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praisal of all mechanical systems, physical work practices, and environmental hazards of the workplace and all aspects of the employer's present job safety and health program.

This program is completely separate from the OSHA inspection efforts. No penalties are proposed or citations issued for any safety or health problems identified by the consultant. The service is confidential.

For more information concerning consultation services, see the list of consultation projects listed at the end of this booklet.

Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs)

The Voluntary Protection Programs are designed to recognize and nrornote effective safety and health orozrarn rnanazernent, In

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the VPP, management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented strong programs.

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Sites approved for VPP's Star, Merit, and Demonstrationprograms have met. and must continue to meet. rigorous participation standards, Benefits of VPP participation include improved employee motivation to work safely, leading to better quality and productivity: lost workday case rates that generally are 60 to 80 percent below industry averages; reduced workers' compensation and other injury and illness-related costs: positive community recognition and interaction: further improvement and revitalization of already good safety and health programs: and partnership with OSHA.

For additional information about the VPP. contact the VPP Manager in your OSHA Regional Office. listed at the end of this booklet.

Training and Education

OSHA's area offices offer a variety of information services, such as publications. audiovisual aids, technical advice, and speakers for special engagements. OSHA' s Training Institute in Des Plaines, IL, provides basic and advanced courses in safety and health for federal and state compliance officers, state consultants, federal agency personnel, and private sector employers, employees, and their representatives.

OSHA also provides funds to nonprofit organizations. through grants, to conduct workplace training and education in subjects where OSHA believes there is a lack of workplace training. Grants are awarded annually. Grant recipients are expected to contribute 20 percent of the total grant cost.

For more information on zrants, traininz and education, contact

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1555 Times Drive. Des Plaines, IL 60018. (847) 297-4810.

For further information on any OSHA program. contact your nearest OSHA area or regional office listed at the end of this booklet.

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Electronic Information

Labor News Bulletin Board - OSHA news releases, recent Federal Rezister notices, fact sheets, and other information are

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available by modem by dialing (202) 219-4784. Callers should set

the modem at 300, 1,200, 2,400, 9,600, or 14,400 BAUD~ Parity:

None: Data Bits-B. Stoo Bit=l. Voice ohone (202) 219-8831.

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Internet - OSHA standards, interpretations, directives, and additional information are now on the World Wide Web at http:// www.osha.gov! and http://www.osha-sIc.govl.

CD-ROM - A wide variety of OSHA materials including standards, interpretations, directives, and more can be purchased on CD-ROM from the Government Printing Office. To order, write to Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 37 i 954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Specify OSHA Regulations, Documents and Technical Information on CD-ROM, (ORDT), SIN 729-013- 00000-5. The price is S88 per year (S110.00 foreign): single copy $30.00 ($37.50 foreign).

OSHA FAX - OSHA news releases, fact sheets, and other short documents are available by fax for a nominal charge of $1.50 per minute. Callers should dial (900) 555-3400 to access this service.

Emergencies

To report life-threatening situations, catastrophes, or fatalities, call (800) 321-0SHA. Complaints will go immediately to the nearest OSHA area or state office for help.

For further information on allY OSHA program, contact your nearest OSHA area or regional office listed at the end of this booklet.

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Related Publications

Single, free copies of the following items can be obtained from the OSHA Publications, P.O. Box 37535, Washington, DC 20013- 7535, (202) 219-4667, (202) 219-9266 (fax), or from the nearest OSHA regional or area offices listed at the end of this booklet.

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Access to Medical and Exposure Records - OSHA 3110 Chemical Hazard Communication - OSHA 3084 Concrete and Masonry Construction - OSHA 3106

Crane or Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms - OSHA 3100

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Fall Protection (Construction) - OSHA 3146

Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites - OSHA 3007 How to Prepare for Workplace Emergencies - OSHA 3088 Lead in Construction - OSHA 3142

Occupational Exposure to Cadmium in the Construction

Industry - OSHA 3139

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OSHA Poster - OSHA 2203

OSHA Publications and Audiovisual Programs - OSHA 2019 Permit-Required Confined Spaces - OSHA 3138

Personal Protective Equipment - OSHA 3077

The following items can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents. Ll.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Washington.

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DC 20402, (202) 512-1800; (202) 512-2250 (fax).

Construction Industry Digest - OSHA 2202 Order No. 029-016-00151-4. Cost $2.25.

Hazard Communication-A Compliance Kit - OSHA 3104 Order No. 029-016-00127-1. Cost $18.00 (Foreign $22.50) Hazard Communication Guidelines/or Compliance-

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Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines - OSHA 2254

Order No. 029-016-00137-9. Cost $4.25

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States with Approved Plans

Albany, NY (518) 457-2741

Baltimore, MD (410) 333-4179

Carson City, NV (702) 687-3032

Cheyenne, WY (307) 777-7786

Des Moines, IA (515) 281-3447

Frankfort, KY (502) 564-3070

Hato Rey, PR (809) 754-2119

Honolulu, HI (808) 586-8844

Indianapolis, IN (317) 232-2378

Juneau, AK (907)465-2700

Lansing, MI (517) 335-8022

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Montpelier, VT (802) 828-2288

Nashville, TN (615) 741-2582

Olympia, WA (360) 902-4200

Phoenix, AL (602) 542-5795

Raleigh, NC (919) 662-4585

Richmond, VA (804) 786-2377

Salem, OR (503) 378-3272

Salt Lake City, UT (801) 530-6898

San Francisco, CA (415) 972-8835

Santa Fe, NM (505) 827-2850

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St. Paul, MN (612) 296-2342

Wethersfield, cr (203) 566-5123

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OSHA Consultation Project Directory State

Telephone

Alabama (205) 348-3033

Alaska (907) 269-4954

Arizona (602) 542-5795

Arkansas (501) 682-4522

California (415) 972-8515

Colorado (970) 491-6151

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Delaware (302) 577-3908

District of Columbia (202) 576-6339

Florida (904) 488-3044

Georgia (404) 894-2643

Guam (671) 475-0136

Hawaii (808) 586-9100

Idaho (208) 385-3283

Illinois (312) 814-2337

Indiana (317) 232-2688

Iowa (515) 281-5352

Kansas (913) 296-7476

Kentucky (502) 564-6896

Louisiana (504) 342-9601

Maine (207) 624-6460

Maryland (410) 333-4210

Massachusetts (617) 727-3982

Michigan (517) 335-8250(H)

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Minnesota (612) 297-5433

Mississippi (601) 987-3981

Missouri (314) 751-3403

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Nebraska (402) 471-4717

Nevada (702) 486-5016

New Hampshire (603) 271-2024

New Jersey (609) 292-3923

New Mexico (505) 827-2877

New York (518) 457-2481

North Carolina (919) 662-4644

North Dakota (701) 328-5188

Ohio (614) 644-2246

Oklahoma (405) 528-1500

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OSHA Consultation Project Directory (Continued) State Telephone

Oregon (503) 378-3272

Pennsylvania (412) 357-2561

Puerto Rico (809) 754-2188

Rhode Island (40 1) 277-2438

South Carolina (803) 734-9599

South Dakota (605) 688-4101

Tennessee (615) 741-7036

Texas (512) 440-3834

Utah (801) 530-6868

Vermont (802) 828-2765

Virginia (804) 786-6613

Virgin Islands (809) 772-1315

Washington (360) 902-5443

West Virginia (304) 558-7890

Wisconsin (608) 266-8579(H)

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Wyoming (307) 777-7786

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OSHA Area Offices

Area

Telephone

Albany. NY (518) 464-6742

Albuquerque. ~~1 (505) 248-5302

Allentown. PA (610) 776-0591

Anchorage. AK (907) 271-5152

Appleton. \VI (414) 734-4521

Augusta. ME (207) 622-8417

Austin. TX (512) 482-5783

Avenel. NJ (908) 750-3270

Baltimore. :\-1D (410) 962-2840

Bangor. N1E (207) 941-8177

Baton Rouge. LA (504) 389-0474

Bayside. NY (718) 279-9060

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Billings. :\IT (-+06) 657-6649

Birmingham, AL (205) 731-1534

Bismarck. ND (701) 250-4521

Boise. ID (208) 334-1867

Bowmansville. ]\'Y (716) 684-3891

Braintree. MA (617) 565-6924

Bridgeport. cr (203) 579-5581

Calumet City. IL (708) 891-3800

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Charleston. \VV :,0 ••• (304) 347-5937

Cincinnati. OH (513) 841-4132

Cleveland. OH (216) 522-3818

Columbia. SC (803) 765-5904

Columbus. OH (614) 469-5582

Concord. NH (603) 225-1629

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Dallas. TX (214) 320-2400

Denver. CO (303) 844-5285

Des Plaines. IL (847) 803-4800

Des Moines, IA (515) 284-4794

Englewood. CO (303) 843-4500

Erie. PA (814) 833-5758

Fort Lauderdale. FL (305) 424-0242

Fort Worth. TX (817) 885-7025

Frankfort. KY (502) 227-7024

Harrisburg, PA (717) 782-3902

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Hanford. CT (203) 240-3152

Hasbrouck Heights. NJ (201) 288-1700

Hato Rey. PR (809) 766-5457

Honolulu. HI (808) 541-2685

Houston. TX (713) 286-0583

Houston, TX (713) 591-2438

Indianapolis. I~ (317) 226-7290

Jackson. MS (601) 965-4606

Jacksonville. FL (904) 232-2895

Kansas City. MO (816) 483-9531

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Little Rock. AR (501) 324-6291

Lubbock. TX (806) 743-7681

Madison. \\'1 (608) 264-5388

Marlton. NJ (609) 757-5181

Methuen. NIA (617) 565-8110

Milwaukee. WI _ (414) 297-3315

Minneapolis, MN (612) 343-1994

Mobile. AL (334) 441-6131

Nashville. TN (615) 781-5423

New York. NY (212) 264-9840

Norfolk. VA (804) 441-3820

North Aurora. IL (708) 896-8700

Oklahoma City. OK (405) 231-5351

Omaha. NE (402) 221-3182

Parsippany. NJ (201) 263-1003

Peoria. IL (309) 671-7033

Philadelphia. PA (215) 597-4955

Phoenix. AZ (602) 640-2007

Pittsburgh. PA (412) 644-2903

Portland. OR (503) 326-2251

Providence. RI (401) 528-4669

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Salt Lake City. UT (801) 524-5080

San Francisco. CA (415) 744-7120

Savannah. GA (912) 652-4393

Smyrna. GA (404) 984-8700

Springfield. MA (413) 785-0123

St. Louis. MO (314) 425-4249

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Tampa. FL (813) 626-1177

Tarrytown. NY (914) 524-7510

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Toledo, OH (419) 259-7542

Tucker, GA (404) 493-6644

Westbury. NY (516) 334-3344

Wichita, KS (316) 269-6644

Wilkes-Barre, PA (717) 826-6538

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u.s. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regional Offices

Region I

(CT,* MA, ME, NH, RI, VT*) 133 Portland Street

I st Floor

Boston, MA 021 14 Telephone: !617) 565-7164

Region II

(NJ, NY,* PR,* VI*) 201 Varick Street Room 670

New York. NY 10014 Telephone: (212) 337-2378

Region III

(DC, DE, MD,* PA, VA,* WV)

Gateway Building, Suite 2100 3535 Market Street Philadelphia. PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 596-120 I

Region IV

(AL, FL, GA, KY,* MS, NC, SC,* TN*)

1375 Peachtree Street. N.E. Suite 587

Atlanta. GA 30367 Telephone: (404) 347-3573

Region V

(IL, IN,* MI,* MN,* OH, WI) 230 South Dearborn Street Room 3244

Chicago. IL 60604

Telephone: (312) 353-2220

Region VI

(AR, LA, NM,* OK, TX) 525 Griffin Street

Room 602

DaHas, TX 75202 Telephone: (214) 767-4731

Region VII

(lA, * KS, MO, NE) City Center Square

1100 Main Street. Suite 800 Kansas City. MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 426-5861

Region VIII

(CO, MT., NO, SO, UT, * WY*) Suite 1690

1999 Broadway

Denver. CO 80202-5716 Telephone: (303) 391-5858

Region IX

(American Samoa, AZ,* CA,* Guam, HI,* NV,* Trust Territories of the Pacific)

71 Stevenson Street

Room 420

San Francisco, CA 94105 Atlanta. GA 30367 Telephone: (415) 744-6670

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Region X

(AK,* 10, OR,* WA*) 1111 Third Avenue Suite 715

Seattle, WA 98101-3212 Telephone: (206) 553-5930

*These states and territories operate their own OSHA-approved job safety and health programs (Connecticut and New York plans cover public employees only). States with approved programs must have a standard that is identical to, or at least as effective as. the federal standard.