Section R. 408.12031 - Operation of equipment; instructionsRule 2031.
(1) An operator, when starting on duty, shall comply with the following provisions: (a) Not close the main switch, disconnect, or emergency contactor until the operator checks to see if anyone is on the crane or monorail system.(b) Not close the main switch if a warning sign is on the crane or monorail system, hook, or main switch.(c) Function test the controls and brake or brakes.(2) When a load approaches the rated load, the operator shall test the hoisting brake or brakes by raising the load a few inches and applying the brake or brakes.(3) A hoisting limit switch on equipment or hoisting means shall not be used as an operating control unless the equipment is also equipped with a backup limit switch.(4) A load shall not be lowered below a point where less than 2 full wraps of wire rope remain on the hoisting drum.(5) When there is doubt concerning the safety of equipment, an operator shall stop the crane or monorail equipment and report the condition creating this doubt to the operator's supervisor.(6) Before leaving a cab-operated crane or monorail equipment with powered trolley and hoist unattended, an operator shall land any attached load, place the controllers in the "off" position, and open the main switch or disconnect switch. Before closing a main switch or disconnect on a cab-operated crane or monorail system, the operator shall make sure all controllers are in the "off" position.(7) An operator of a floor-controlled crane or monorail equipment shall land any attached load before leaving the crane.(8) An operator leaving an outdoor crane shall secure it as prescribed in R 408.12014.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12031