Section R. 408.14901 - Scope and adoption of standardRule 4901.
(1) This part sets forth the requirements for slings and their construction, care, and use in, around, and about a place of employment. Types of slings included in this part are chain, wire rope, metal mesh, 3-strand natural or synthetic rope, and synthetic web made from nylon, polyester, and polypropylene.(2) The following standard is adopted by reference in these rules, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standard ASME B-30.9 "Slings," 1990 edition. This standard may be purchased from IHS Global, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone number: 1-800-854-7179 or via the internet at website: http://global.ihs.com at a cost as of the time of adoption of these amendments of $60.00.(3) The standard adopted in subrule (2) of this rule is also available for inspection at the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, MIOSHA, Standards and FOIA Section, 530 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143.(4) Copies of the standard adopted in subrule (2) of this rule may be obtained from the publisher or may also be obtained from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, MIOSHA, Standards and FOIA Section, 530 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143, at the cost charged in this rule, plus $20.00 for shipping and handling.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.14901
1979 AC; 2021 MR 9, Eff. 5/13/2021