29 CFR Appendix I to Part 1917: Appendix I to Part 1917—Special Cargo Gear and Container Spreader Test Requirements (Mandatory) [see § 1917.50(c)(5)]

Type gear Test requirement Tested by Proof test

A. All Special Cargo Handling Gear Purchased or Manufactured on or After January 21, 1998

1. Safe Working Load—greater than 5 short tons (10,000 lbs./4.5 metric tons) Prior to initial use OSHA accredited agency only Up to 20 short tons 125% SWL

Prior to reuse after structural damage repair From 20 to 50 short tons 5 short tons in excess of SWL

Every four years after initial proof load test OSHA accredited agency or designated person (40)(1) 125% SWL Over 50 short tons 110% SWL

2. Safe Working Load—5 short tons or less Prior to initial use Prior to reuse after structural damage repair OSHA accredited agency or designated person 125% SWL

3. Intermodal container spreaders not part of vessel's cargo handling gear Prior to initial use

Prior to reuse after structural damage repair OSHA accredited agency only

Every four years after initial proof load test OSHA accredited agency or designated person 125% SWL

B. All Special Cargo Handling Gear in Use Prior to January 21, 1998

1. Any Safe Working Load Every four years starting on January 21, 1998 OSHA accredited agency or designated person Up to 20 short tons

Prior to initial use or prior to reuse after structural damage repair OSHA accredited agency From 20 to 50 short tons 5 short tons in excess of SWL

Over 50 short tons 110% SWL

2. Intermodal container spreaders not part of ship's gear Every four years starting on January 21, 1998 OSHA accredited agency or designated person

Prior to initial use or prior to reuse after structural damage repair OSHA accredited agency 125% SWL