Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.10583 - Fiber rope maintenance; inspection and replacement
Rule 583.
(1)
An employer shall ensure that fiber rope shall be inspected visually before the
start of each daily use as follows:
(a)
Externally for any of the following conditions:
(i) Abrasions.
(ii) Cut or broken fibers.
(iii) Decay.
(iv) Burns.
(v) Lack of strength.
(vi) Softness.
(vii) Variation in size or roundness of the
strands.
(b) Internally,
by separating the strands at 3-foot intervals, for any of the following
conditions:
(i) Broken fibers.
(ii) Presence of grit.
(iii) Mildew or mold.
(iv) Color change of the fibers.
(v) Powdering.
(vi) Short loose fibers. A rope that has any
of the conditions specified in this rule shall be replaced or returned to the
manufacturer for repair.
(2) A fiber rope shall be stored in a dry
room in coils or on a reel.
(3) A
wet fiber rope shall be dried by placing it in the sunshine or a warm room
hanging loosely over a rounded peg or hook.
(4) A fiber rope shall not be kinked or run
over sharp corners, shall not be used when frozen, and shall not be left in
freezing temperatures when wet.
(5)
A fiber rope that is subjected to an impact load that is equal to or more than
its rated capacity shall be replaced.
(6) A thimble shall be used with fiber rope
pursuant to the provisions of
R
408.10581(2).
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