1. (a) Long splices shall be used for permanently joining regular lay running line.

2. (b) The safe margin of line to be used in making a long splice is indicated in the following table. The full length of the splice will be twice that to be unraveled.

   Rope Diameter

   To be Unraveled

   Rope Diameter

   To be Unraveled

   ¼ -inch

   5 feet

   1 ¼ -inch

   15 feet

   ½ -inch

   7 feet

   1 ½ -inch

   20 feet

   ¾ -inch

   9 feet

   1 ¾ -inch

   25 feet

   1-inch

   12 feet

   2 inches

   30 feet

3. (c) Splices other than eye splices in lang lay loading lines are prohibited.
4. (d) Short splices, eye-to-eye splices, cat's paws, knots or molles, rolled eyes, or wild eyes are prohibited for use in joining lines, except for temporary rigging-up purposes.
5. (e) Eye splices in all lines and straps shall be tucked at least three times. Eye splices in lang lay lines shall be tucked at least four times.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.