29 CFR §1926.305
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- (a)General requirements.
- (b)[Reserved]
- (c)Blocking. When it is necessary to provide a firm foundation, the base of the jack shall be blocked or cribbed. Where there is a possibility of slippage of the metal cap of the jack, a wood block shall be placed between the cap and the load.
- (d)
- (1)Operation and maintenance.
- (i)After the load has been raised, it shall be cribbed, blocked, or otherwise secured at once.
- (ii)Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures shall be supplied with an adequate antifreeze liquid.
- (iii)All jacks shall be properly lubricated at regular intervals.
- (iv)Each jack shall be thoroughly inspected at times which depend upon the service conditions. Inspections shall be not less frequent than the following:
- (a)For constant or intermittent use at one locality, once every 6 months,
- (b)For jacks sent out of shop for special work, when sent out and when returned,
- (c)For a jack subjected to abnormal load or shock, immediately before and immediately thereafter.
- (v)Repair or replacement parts shall be examined for possible defects.
- (vi)Jacks which are out of order shall be tagged accordingly, and shall not be used until repairs are made.
- (1)Operation and maintenance.