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Type gear | Test requirement | Tested by | Proof 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 person | 125% 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 Load | 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 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 person | 125% SWL |
[65 FR 40943 June 30, 2000]