OAR 437-002-0235: Additional Oregon Rule for Slings

Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 2001-10-26Last verified: 2026-09-07

Chain Slings. When lifting with chain slings, use only alloy steel chain. Do not use proof coil or high test carbon steel. The only exception is for plating or dip work where the chemicals make alloy steel chain unsafe or otherwise unsuitable. In those cases, use chain appropriate for the work.

Official history and status

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(3)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History: OSHA 12-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-26-01 OSHA 13-1993, f. 8-20-93, cert. ef. 11-1-93 WCD 8-1979, f. 10-19-79, ef. 2-1-80 WCB 1-1978, f. 2-16-78, ef. 3-15-78 WCB 16-1976, f. 7-6-76, ef. 8-1-76 WCB 11-1974, f. 3-20-74, ef. 4-15-74

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