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WorkSafe has a free-for-download splicing manual that gives the step-by-step process for cable splicing.
The Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia has produced a manual that contains simple instructions for splicing on cable yarding systems. Drawings are used throughout which makes the process much easier to follow and understand. The manual was developed as a tool for training new workers and as a reference guide for the experienced splicer. Splicing connections, special knots, general purpose knots and threading procedures are all covered. The contents of the manual are as follows:
- Cutting wire rope
- The loggers eye splice
- The common long splice
- The short long splice
- Passing splice
- Typical rolled eye splice
- A marine rolled splice
- Threaded strawline connection
- Knotted strawline connection
- Strawline spliced connector
- The farmers eye
- Connecting Molly Hogans
- Molly Hogans for securing pins
- General purpose knot
- Cats paw knot
- Double cats paw
- Joining two straps by threading
Source: http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/splicing.pdf