Each length of lifting chain, rope or webbing not forming part of an assembly shall bear a mark or, where this is not possible, a plate or irremovable ring bearing the name and address of the manufacturer and the identifying reference of the relevant certificate.
The certificate mentioned above shall show at least the following information:
- a)the name and address of the manufacturer;
- b)a description of the chain or rope, which includes:
- i)its nominal size;
- ii)its construction;
- iii)the material from which it is made; and
- iv)any special metallurgical treatment applied to the material;
- c)the test method used;
- d)the maximum load to which the chain or rope should be subjected in service. A range of values may be given on the basis of the intended applications.