New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Lab - Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chapter Lab 1400 - SAFETY AND HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES
Part Lab 1403 - RULES FOR EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH
Section Lab 1403.42 - Overheads and Gantry Hoists and Cranes

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Lab 1403.42

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements:

(a) All functional operating mechanisms, air and hydraulic systems, chains, rope slings, hooks, and other lifting equipment shall be visually inspected before each use by the operator;

(b) Complete inspection of the crane shall be performed at least once per year;

(c) The inspection shall include the following:

(1) Identifying deformed, cracked, corroded, worn, or loose members or parts; and

(2) Ensuring the good working order of the following:
a.Brake system;

b.Limit indicators;

c.Power plant; and

d.Electrical apparatus;

(d) Overhead cranes shall have stops at the limit of travel of the wheels; and

(e) The rated load of the crane shall be plainly marked on each side of the crane as follows:

(1) If the crane has more than one hoisting unit, each hoist shall have its rated load marked on it or its load block; and

(2) The marking shall be clearly legible from the ground or floor.

#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92

New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06

New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.55 )

New. #8796, eff 1-11-07

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