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Safety

Round sling

A synthetic load-bearing yarn core enclosed in a protective tubular cover.

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Hazards

  • A synthetic load-bearing yarn core enclosed in a protective tubular cover.

Controls

  • Read the tag, protect from edges and heat, avoid knots, and inspect damage.

Personal protective equipment

  • Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Read the tag, protect from edges and heat, avoid knots, and inspect damage.

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