Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 19 - TOOLS
Section R. 408.41968 - Chain falls and hoist and pullers; use

(1) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be secured to an anchorage and the load attached to the chain fall or hoist and puller in a manner which prevents inadvertent disengagement.

(2) When a chain fall or hoist and puller is under tension of a load, a positive action shall be required to release the tension.

(3) A hoist and puller lever handle shall not be operated with an extension handle, except as furnished by the manufacturer.

(4) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be visually inspected for observable defects before each job use by the employee using the tool.