According to OSHA, metal mesh sling handles and metal fabric must have the same

• A. Color
• B. Length
• C. Rated capacity
• D. Manufacturer

Answer: (C)

OSHA uses the rated capacity as the controlling factor for safe lifting. In a metal mesh sling, the fabric portion and the handles/fittings are part of the same assembly, so they must be rated to the same capacity. If any part were rated higher or lower than the others, the weaker component would limit the overall load and could fail first, risking the load dropping or causing injury. The rating is provided by the manufacturer and is shown on the sling tag, reflecting the safe working load for the entire sling. That’s why the essential requirement is that the metal mesh sling handles and the metal fabric share the same rated capacity. Color, length, or manufacturer alone don’t determine the safe load—only the rated capacity does.