Section R11-1-1153. Discarding of wire cable or rope used for hoisting

All wire cable or rope which is used for hoisting or lowering employees or other persons shall be discarded for such use when:

1.        There are six broken wires in pitch length of cable or

rope.

2.        The wires on the crown are worn 65% or more of their original diameter.

3.        More than three wires which have been reduced by wear more than 30% in cross section are broken in one strand of the cable or rope lay.

4.        Marked corrosion appears.

5.        The minimum safety factor falls below approved specifi- cations.

Historical Note

Former Rule 11:53.