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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
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Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
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SubChapter O - Coal Mine Safety and Health |
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Part 77 - Mandatory Safety Standards, Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines |
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Subpart O - Personnel Hoisting |
§ 77.1403 - Daily examination of hoisting equipment.
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§ 77.1403 Daily examination of hoisting equipment.
Hoists and elevators shall be examined daily and such examinations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Elevators.
(1) A visual examination of the ropes for wear, broken wires, and corrosion, especially at excessive strain points such as near the attachments and where the rope rests on the sheaves;
(2) An examination of the elevator for loose, missing or defective parts;
(b) Hoists and elevators.
(1) An examination of the rope fastenings for defects;
(2) An examination of sheaves for broken flanges, defective bearings, rope alignment, and proper lubrication; and
(3) An examination of the automatic controls and brakes required under § 77.1401.
[48 FR 53241, Nov. 25, 1983]