Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.10583

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 408.10583 - Fiber rope maintenance; inspection and replacement

Rule 583.

(1) An employer shall ensure that fiber rope shall be inspected visually before the start of each daily use as follows:

(a) Externally for any of the following conditions:

(i) Abrasions.

(ii) Cut or broken fibers.

(iii) Decay.

(iv) Burns.

(v) Lack of strength.

(vi) Softness.

(vii) Variation in size or roundness of the strands.

(b) Internally, by separating the strands at 3-foot intervals, for any of the following conditions:

(i) Broken fibers.

(ii) Presence of grit.

(iii) Mildew or mold.

(iv) Color change of the fibers.

(v) Powdering.

(vi) Short loose fibers. A rope that has any of the conditions specified in this rule shall be replaced or returned to the manufacturer for repair.

(2) A fiber rope shall be stored in a dry room in coils or on a reel.

(3) A wet fiber rope shall be dried by placing it in the sunshine or a warm room hanging loosely over a rounded peg or hook.

(4) A fiber rope shall not be kinked or run over sharp corners, shall not be used when frozen, and shall not be left in freezing temperatures when wet.

(5) A fiber rope that is subjected to an impact load that is equal to or more than its rated capacity shall be replaced.

(6) A thimble shall be used with fiber rope pursuant to the provisions of R 408.10581(2).

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.10583

1992 AACS; 2016 MR 16, Eff. 8/18/2016