Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.10584 - Synthetic rope maintenance; inspection and replacement
Rule 584.
(1)
An employer shall ensure that synthetic rope shall be inspected visually before
the start of each job for all of the following conditions:
(a) Abrasions.
(b) Cut or broken fibers.
(c) Burns.
(d) Melted fibers.
(e) Variation in size or roundness of the
strands. A rope that has any of these conditions shall be replaced or returned
to the manufacturer for repair.
(2) Because of the variance in manufacturing
methods, the manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed.
(3) A synthetic rope shall not be kinked, run
over sharp corners, used when frozen, or left in freezing temperatures when
wet.
(4) A synthetic rope that is
subjected to an impact load that is equal to or more than its rated capacity
shall be replaced.
(5) A thimble
shall be used with synthetic rope pursuant to the provisions of
R
408.10581(2).
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