Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1926.553 - Base-mounted drum hoists(a)General requirements.(1) Exposed moving parts such as gears, projecting screws, setscrews, chain, cables, chain sprockets, and reciprocating or rotating parts, which constitute a hazard, shall be guarded.(2) All controls used during the normal operation cycle shall be located within easy reach of the operator's station.(3) Electric motor operated hoists shall be provided with: (i) A device to disconnect all motors from the line upon power failure and not permit any motor to be restarted until the controller handle is brought to the "off" position;(ii) Where applicable, an overspeed preventive device;(iii) A means whereby remotely operated hoists stop when any control is ineffective.(4) All base-mounted drum hoists in use shall meet the applicable requirements for design, construction, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and operations, as prescribed by the manufacturer.(b)Specific requirements. [Reserved](c) This section does not apply to base-mounted drum hoists used in conjunction with derricks. Base-mounted drum hoists used in conjunction with derricks must conform to § 1926.1436(e) .44 FR 8577, Feb. 9, 1979, as amended at 75 FR 48134, Aug. 9, 2010