WAC 296-155-77135   Hoisting engines.  (1) All gearing on hoisting engines shall be enclosed. Steam piping subject to contact shall be insulated and if electrical equipment is used, it shall be grounded.

     (2) Hoisting engines shall be of ample capacity and equipped with brakes capable of sustaining one hundred fifty percent of rated load for stopping and sustaining the maximum load in any position.

     (3) Hoisting engines shall be protected against the weather and falling objects by a substantial cover.

     (4) All hoisting equipment shall be frequently inspected, and brakes, gears and operating levers kept in working condition.

     (5) Guards shall be provided to prevent persons coming in contact with hoisting cables.

     (6) Brake drums shall be kept free of oil or grease.

     (7) A positive operated pawl shall be used in addition to the brake to hold the load when it is suspended. Counter weight operated dogs are prohibited.

     (8) Hoisting engines shall not be set up in the street when it can be avoided; but, if so located, they shall be completely housed.

     (9) Only competent personnel shall operate material hoists.

     (10) The operator shall not lift a load when a person is on the hoist, and all towers shall be posted to that effect, except as provided in other sections of this part.

     (11) The operator shall be notified when any person goes up the tower ladder, or before any work is done on any part of the tower, overhead work, hoist or in the pit.

     (12) The operator shall make daily inspections of all equipment before starting operations.

     (13) When the hoisting engine is located close to the building operation, it shall be covered with a strong plank roof covering to protect the operator from falling objects.

     (14) Exhaust steam pipes shall be discharged overhead so as not to obstruct the view of the operator or scald persons.

     (15) In the operation of hoists, the operator shall always give a warning sign or signal before starting.

     (16) When hoisting machinery is set on an elevated platform such platform shall be of substantial construction and standard guard rails and toeboards shall be provided along all open sides of the platform.

     (17) Material hoists of more than one drum capacity shall be equipped with brake controls.

     (18) A safety strap shall be provided on the foot block of all hoists.

     (19) When electric motors are used for hoisting equipment, they shall be operated only by qualified personnel.

     (a) Installations shall be made in accordance with provisions of local and national electrical safety codes, and shall be made by experienced workers only.

     (b) Enclosed switches and fuses shall always be used.

     (c) Switchboards shall be screened, and a sign placed warning unauthorized persons to keep clear.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.440, 49.17.060, and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart CC. 12-01-086, § 296-155-77135, filed 12/20/11, effective 2/1/12.]