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Safety

Vertical hitch

A straight sling connection carrying load between one upper and one lower attachment.

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Hazards

  • A straight sling connection carrying load between one upper and one lower attachment.

Controls

  • Prevent rotation, side loading, shock, edge damage, and incompatible hardware.

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

Prevent rotation, side loading, shock, edge damage, and incompatible hardware.

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