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Steel sling

Set shorthand for a rated wire-rope sling used in suspension or restraint.

Safety notes

Specify construction, length, eyes, capacity, condition, and intended hitch.
Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Specify construction, length, eyes, capacity, condition, and intended hitch.

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Sources

Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.