30 C.F.R. § 77.1403 Daily examination of hoisting equipment.
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
Hoists and elevators shall be examined daily and such examinations shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Elevators. (1) A visual examination of the ropes for wear, broken wires, and corrosion, especially at excessive strain points such as near the attachments and where the rope rests on the sheaves; (2) An examination of the elevator for loose, missing or defective parts; (b) Hoists and elevators. (1) An examination of the rope fastenings for defects; (2) An examination of sheaves for broken flanges, defective bearings, rope alignment, and proper lubrication; and (3) An examination of the automatic controls and brakes required under §77.1401. (Sec. 101, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Pub. L. 91–173 as amended by Pub. L. 95–164, 91 Stat. 1291 (30 U.S.C. 811) [48 FR 53241, Nov. 25, 1983]
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 77—MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS, SURFACE COAL MINES AND SURFACE WORK AREAS OF UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
Subpart O—Personnel Hoisting
§ 77.1403 Daily examination of hoisting equipment.
