OSHA’s Slings Standard (29 CFR 1910.184) specifies several paperwork requirements, depending on the type of sling
- paragraph (e) of the Standard covers alloy steel chain slings;
- paragraph (f) covers wire rope slings;
- paragraph (g) covers metal mesh slings;
- paragraph (h) covers natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings; and
- paragraph (i) covers synthetic web slings)
The purpose of each of these requirements is to prevent workers from using defective or deteriorated slings, thereby reducing their risk of death or serious injury caused by sling failure during material handling.