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29 CFR 1926.552: Material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators

Subpart N—Helicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors

403citations since 2015
356employers cited
83%serious, willful or repeat
$2,000median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.552 403 times since 2015, against 356 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $1,019,811 at their current amounts.

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1926.552(a)(1) · 271 citations

(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators. Where manufacturer's specifications are not available, the limitations assigned to the equipment shall be based on the determinations of a professional engineer competent in the field.

1926.552(a)(4) · 61 citations

(4) Hoisting ropes shall be installed in accordance with the wire rope manufacturers' recommendations.

1926.552(b)(1)(ii) · 9 citations

(ii) No person shall be allowed to ride on material hoists except for the purposes of inspection and maintenance.

1926.552(b)(2) · 7 citations

(2) All entrances of the hoistways shall be protected by substantial gates or bars which shall guard the full width of the landing entrance. All hoistway entrance bars and gates shall be painted with diagonal contrasting colors, such as black and yellow stripes.

1926.552(b)(8) · 7 citations

(8) All material hoists shall conform to the requirements of ANSI A10.5-1969, Safety Requirements for Material Hoists.

1926.552(b)(1)(i) · 5 citations

(b) Material hoists. (1)(i) Operating rules shall be established and posted at the operator's station of the hoist. Such rules shall include signal system and allowable line speed for various loads. Rules and notices shall be posted on the car frame or crosshead in a conspicuous location, including the statement “No Riders Allowed.”

1926.552(b)(3) · 5 citations

(3) Overhead protective covering of 2-inch planking, 3/4-inch plywood, or other solid material of equivalent strength, shall be provided on the top of every material hoist cage or platform.

1926.552(b)(5)(ii) · 5 citations

(ii) When a hoist tower is not enclosed, the hoist platform or car shall be totally enclosed (caged) on all sides for the full height between the floor and the overhead protective covering with 1/2-inch mesh of No. 14 U.S. gauge wire or equivalent. The hoist platform enclosure shall include the required gates for loading and unloading. A 6-foot high enclosure shall be provided on the unused sides of the hoist tower at ground level.

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  • Construction 388
  • Manufacturing 6
  • Wholesale Trade 5
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 3
  • Utilities 1

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