29 CFR §1917.47
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- (a)Moving winch parts which present caught-in hazards to employees shall be guarded.
- (b)Winches shall have clearly identifiable and readily accessible stop controls.
- (c)Portable winches shall be secured against accidental shifting while in use.
- (d)Portable winches shall be fitted with limit switches if employees have access to areas from which it is possible to be drawn into the winch.
- (e)The provisions of § 1917.45(f)(11) shall apply to winches.