1926.251(e)(1): Markings on Synthetic Web Slings
Employers must have each synthetic web sling marked or coded to show the manufacturer's name or trademark, the rated capacities for the type of hitch, and the type of material.
Key takeaways
- 1926.251(e)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 6 times in the last 3 years, in 5 inspections, with $4,966 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.251(e) Synthetic webbing (39 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(1) is one requirement inside 1926.251 Rigging equipment for material handling, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart H). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(1) The employer shall have each synthetic web sling marked or coded to show: 6 citations
(i) Name or trademark of manufacturer. 1 citations
(ii) Rated capacities for the type of hitch. Open (e)(1)(ii) 3 citations
(iii) Type of material.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.251.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.251(e)(1).
At 3:00 p.m. on December 19, 2024, Employee #1 was sitting on a trailer where heavy equipment was loaded onto the trailer bed. While seated, a steel guard from an excavation trencher slipped off a counterweight and struck him in the head. Employee #1 sustained…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.251(e)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.251(e) Synthetic webbing 39 citations
- 1926.251(e)(8) Removal from service 27 citations
- 1926.251(e)(8)(iii) 17 citations
- 1926.251(e)(4)(ii) 6 citations
- 1926.251(e)(4) Fittings 6 citations
- 1926.251(e)(8)(iv) 3 citations
- 1926.251(e)(1)(ii) 3 citations
- 1926.251(e)(8)(ii) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must be marked on a web sling?
The name or trademark of the manufacturer, rated capacities for the type of hitch, and type of material.
Can it be coded instead of marked?
Yes, marked or coded.
Who must make sure slings are marked?
The employer.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.251 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.