29 CFR §1926.553
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- (a)General requirements.
- (1)Exposed moving parts such as gears, projecting screws, setscrews, chain, cables, chain sprockets, and reciprocating or rotating parts, which constitute a hazard, shall be guarded.
- (2)All controls used during the normal operation cycle shall be located within easy reach of the operator's station.
- (3)Electric motor operated hoists shall be provided with:
- (i)A device to disconnect all motors from the line upon power failure and not permit any motor to be restarted until the controller handle is brought to the “off” position;
- (ii)Where applicable, an overspeed preventive device;
- (iii)A means whereby remotely operated hoists stop when any control is ineffective.
- (4)All base-mounted drum hoists in use shall meet the applicable requirements for design, construction, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and operations, as prescribed by the manufacturer.
- (b)Specific requirements. [Reserved]
- (c)This section does not apply to base-mounted drum hoists used in conjunction with derricks. Base-mounted drum hoists used in conjunction with derricks must conform to § 1926.1436(e).