29 CFR 1919.25

§ 1919.25 Limitations on use of chains.

United States · 29 CFR — Labor · Status: effective

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Citation: 29 CFR 1919.25, § 1919.25 Limitations on use of chains, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/129055
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Chains forming a part of vessel's cargo gear shall not be used when, due to stretch, the increase of length of a measured section exceeds five percent, when a link is damaged, or when other external defects are evident. Chains shall not be shortened by bolting, wiring, or knotting.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.