Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 5 - POWERED PLATFORMS FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
WIRE, FIBER AND SYNTHETIC ROPE
Section R. 408.10574 - Maintenance

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.10574

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

Rule 574.

(1) The following maintenance shall be performed, when required, during the 30-day inspection:

(a) Replacement of any worn or defective parts noted during the inspections prescribed in R 408.10572.

(b) Electrical connections shall be tightened and controller contactors and relays shall be cleaned.

(c) Gears, shafts, bearings, brakes, and hoisting drums shall be aligned.

(2) Hoisting ropes shall be reshackled at the non-drum ends at least once every 2 years. In reshackling a rope, enough shall be cut from the end to remove damaged or fatigued portions. The rope shall be retagged and the limit switches reset, if necessary.

(3) Hoisting rope shall be replaced when there are 6 or more broken wires in any 1 lay or when the wire rope becomes damaged or is in a deteriorated condition.

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