OAR 437-007-0640: Metal Spar Guyline Safety Straps

(1) A guyline safety strap or equivalent device must be installed at the top of metal spars to prevent guylines from falling vertically more than 5 feet in case of structural or mechanical failure of the guyline attachment. (2) Metal spar guyline safety straps or equivalent devices must be equal to the individual strength of any guyline being used. (3) The ends of metal spar guyline safety straps must be connected to each other, or installed per manufactuerers’ instructions. NOTE: Two eyes secured with a shackle or two poured nubbins secured in a connector are acceptable for the connections. (4) The use of cable clips or clamps for joining the ends of metal spar guyline safety straps is prohibited.