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Appendix I to Part 1917—Special Cargo Gear and Container Spreader Test Requirements (Mandatory) [see §1917.50(c)(5)]

RegSenseSafety & HealthCFR RegulationsMaritime SafetyOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOLSpecialized IndustriesMarine Terminal OperationsUSAEnglishFocus AreaCFR Appendix

Type gearTest requirementTested byProof test
A. All Special Cargo Handling Gear Purchased Or Manufactured On Or After January 21, 1998
1. Safe Working Load—greater than 5 short tons (10,000 lbs./ 4.5 metric tons).Prior to initial use
Prior to reuse after structural damage repair
Every four years after initial proof load test		OSHA accredited agency only
OSHA accredited agency or designated person (40)(1) 125% SWL		Up to 20 short tons
From 20 to 50 short tons
Over 50 short tons		125% SWL
5 short tons in excess of SWL
110% SWL
2. Safe Working Load—5 short tons or less.Prior to initial use
Prior to reuse after structural damage repair.		OSHA accredited agency or designated person125% SWL
3. Intermodal container spreaders not part of vessel's cargo handling gear.Prior to initial use
Prior to reuse after structural damage repair
Every four years after initial proof load test		OSHA accredited agency only
OSHA accredited agency or designated person		125% SWL
B. ALL SPECIAL CARGO HANDLING GEAR IN USE PRIOR TO JANUARY 21, 1998
1. Any Safe Working LoadEvery four years starting on January 21, 1998.
Prior to initial use or prior to reuse after structural damage repair		OSHA accredited agency or designated person
OSHA accredited agency		Up to 20 short tons
From 20 to 50 short tons
Over 50 short tons		125% SWL
5 short tons in excess of SWL
110% SWL
2. Intermodal container spreaders not part of ship's gear.Every four years starting on January 21, 1998
Prior to initial use or prior to reuse after structural damage repair		OSHA accredited agency or designated person125% SWL

[65 FR 40943 June 30, 2000]

['Specialized Industries']
['Marine Terminal Operations']
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