29 CFR 1917.42: Miscellaneous auxiliary gear

1917.42(a)(1) · 3 citations

(a) Routine inspection. (1) At the completion of each use, loose gear such as slings, chains, bridles, blocks and hooks shall be so placed as to avoid damage to the gear. Loose gear shall be inspected and any defects corrected before reuse.

1917.42(a)(2) · 3 citations

(2) All loose gear shall be inspected by the employer or his authorized representative before each use and, when necessary, at intervals during its use, to ensure that it is safe. Any gear which is found upon such inspection to be visibly unsafe shall not be used until it is made safe.

1917.42(a)(3) · 3 citations

(3) Defective gear shall not be used. Distorted hooks, shackles or similar gear shall be discarded.

1917.42(g)(2)(iii) · 3 citations

(iii) Snags, punctures, tears or cuts;

1917.42(g)(2)(vi) · 2 citations

(vi) Display of visible warning threads or markers designed to indicate excessive wear or damage.

1917.42(h)(3)(ii) · 2 citations

1917.42(i)(2) · 2 citations

(2) Screw pin shackles used aloft in house fall or other gear, except in cargo hook assemblies, shall have their pins moused or otherwise effectively secured.

1917.42(b)(2)(i) · 1 citations

(i) Ten randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay or three or more broken wires in one strand in one rope lay;