California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13 - Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 100 - Inspection and Maintenance
Section 5037 - Wire Rope - Selection and Installation Criteria

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 5037

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Selection of replacement wire rope shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the crane manufacturer or a qualified person.

(b) Wire rope shall be compatible with the safe functioning of the equipment.

(c) Rotation resistant ropes. Rotation resistant ropes shall not be used for boom hoist reeving, except where the requirements of the crane manufacturer state otherwise.

(d) End terminations on wire rope shall be installed in accordance with the termination or rope manufacturer's specification.

1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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

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