Tag Line

Question

. What is a tag line? where and where not taglines should be used?

How many taglines require?

Answer.

According to OSHA 1926.1401 a tag line “means a rope (usually fiber) attached to a lifted load for purposes of controlling load spinning and pendular motions or used to stabilize a bucket or magnet during material handling operations. TAGLINES should be used in following positions 1)The load suspended by the crane is likely to swing back and forth (due to wind or other external factors) creating a control hazard.

2)The movement or rotation of the load causes a hazardous condition.

3)To help orient a load for proper placement or connection upon landing.? You only need as many tag lines as necessary to control, position, steady, or receive a load Tag lines should always be attached prior to lifting the load. They are normally attached either around the object entirely, through a rigging eye, or possibly even to the rigging itself. The optimal placement should provide for the maximum amount of control during hoisting, traveling and placement, while being in an place where they can be easily removed.

As per Osha std1926.1407 (b) 2 Tag line must be non-conductive. Non- conductive is polypropylene because it is hydrophobic. All other lines are conductive because they adsorb water. There are commercial taglines that are also available

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