Section 408.14903. Definitions; A, B.

Rule 4903. (1) "Angle of loading" means the inclination of a leg or branch of a sling, measured from the horizontal or vertical plane as shown in figure 5, provided that an angle of loading of 5 degrees or less from the vertical may be considered a vertical angle of loading.

(2)   "Basket hitch" means a sling configuration whereby the sling is passed under the load and has both ends, end attachments, eyes, or handles on the hook or a single master link.

(3)   "Braided wire rope" means a wire rope formed by  plaiting  component wire ropes.

(4)   "Bridle wire rope sling" means a sling composed of multiple wire rope legs, with the top ends gathered in a fitting that goes over the lifting hook.

History: 1979 AC.