[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 27, Volume 7]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 29CFR1917.13]

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                             TITLE 29--LABOR
 
CHAPTER XVII--OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT 
                          OF LABOR (CONTINUED)
 
PART 1917--MARINE TERMINALS--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart B--Marine Terminal Operations
 
Sec. 1917.13  Slinging.

    (a) Drafts shall be safely slung before being hoisted. Loose dunnage 
or debris hanging or protruding from loads shall be removed.
    (b) Bales of cotton, wool, cork, wood pulp, gunny bags or similar 
articles shall be hoisted only by straps strong enough to support the 
weight of the bale. At least two hooks, each in a separate strap, shall 
be used.
    (c) Unitized loads bound by bands or straps may be hoisted by the 
banding or strapping only if the banding or strapping is suitable for 
hoisting and is strong enough to support the weight of the load.
    (d) Additional means of hoisting shall be employed to ensure safe 
lifting of unitized loads having damaged banding or strapping.
    (e) Case hooks shall be used only with cases designed to be hoisted 
by these hooks.
    (f) Loads requiring continuous manual guidance during handling shall 
be guided by guide ropes (tag lines) that are long enough to control the 
load.
    (g) Intermodal containers shall be handled in accordance with 
Sec. 1917.71(f).
    (h) The employer shall require employees to stay clear of the area 
beneath overhead drafts or descending lifting gear.
    (i) Employees shall not be permitted to ride the hook or the load.

[48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983, as amended at 62 FR 40197, July 25, 1997]