Michigan Administrative Code
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General Industry Safety Standards
Part 5 - POWERED PLATFORMS FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Section R. 408.10584 - Synthetic rope maintenance; inspection and replacement

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.10584

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 584.

(1) An employer shall ensure that synthetic rope shall be inspected visually before the start of each job for all of the following conditions:

(a) Abrasions.

(b) Cut or broken fibers.

(d) Melted fibers.

(e) Variation in size or roundness of the strands. A rope that has any of these conditions shall be replaced or returned to the manufacturer for repair.

(2) Because of the variance in manufacturing methods, the manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed.

(3) A synthetic rope shall not be kinked, run over sharp corners, used when frozen, or left in freezing temperatures when wet.

(4) A synthetic rope that is subjected to an impact load that is equal to or more than its rated capacity shall be replaced.

(5) A thimble shall be used with synthetic rope pursuant to the provisions of R 408.10581(2).

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