Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 408.11933 - Attaching and holding loadRule 1933.
(1) A load shall be attached to the hook by means of a sling or other lifting device. The hoist rope shall not be wrapped around a load except when setting or removing a pole.(2) Before starting to hoist, the operator shall make sure: (a) The hoist rope is not kinked.(b) The multiple part lines are not twisted around each other.(c) The hook is not swinging when brought over the load.(3) An employee shall not be permitted to pass or stand under a suspended load.(4) An operator shall not load a crane beyond the rated load. A load which is limited by structural competence rather than by stability shall be checked by the operator to determine that the weight does not exceed the rated load.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11933