What item is used to convey chain sling specifications from the manufacturer?

• A. attached nameplate or tag
• B. invoice
• C. MSD sheet
• D. OSHA reference sheet

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the device’s official, manufacturer-provided specifications travel with the sling and are readily available at the point of use. For chain slings, that information is found on an attached nameplate or tag. This tag is the authoritative source for critical data like the rated load (working load limit), material and grade, sling length, number of legs, hook type, and identification details (manufacturer, serial number, date of manufacture). Having this tag on the sling ensures you can verify you’re using the right sling for a given lift and track its inspection/maintenance status.

Invoices, SDSs (MSDS), and OSHA reference sheets don’t provide the device-specific capacity and usage information needed to select or inspect a sling. An invoice is just billing, an SDS covers chemical hazards, and an OSHA reference sheet gives regulatory guidelines rather than the sling’s exact specifications.