Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12033

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 408.12033 - Lifting

Rule 2033.

(1) An operator of a crane or monorail system shall not carry a load over an employee.
(2) An employee shall not place his or her body under a load supported only by a crane or monorail system.
(3) A crane or monorail system shall not be used to make a side pull, except where it has been specifically established by a qualified person that such a side pull and possible consequent load swing will not endanger employees or result in equipment deterioration creating a potential hazard.
(4) Compressed gas containers shall be lifted only by a cradle or enclosed platform.
(5) The rated capacity of a crane or monorail system shall not be exceeded, except as required for test purposes.
(6) When attaching or moving a load, the operator or hooker shall insure that all of the following provisions are complied with:
(a) The hoisting rope or chain is free of kinks or twists and not wrapped around the load.
(b) The load is attached to the load block hook by means of a sling or other approved device.
(c) The sling and load will clear all obstacles or obstructions.
(d) The load is balanced and secured before lifting the load more than a few inches.
(e) That multiple lines are not twisted around each other.
(f) The hook is brought over the load in a manner to prevent swinging.
(g) Load line slack is gradually removed and there is no sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving load.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12033

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