[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 29, Volume 8]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 29CFR1926.553]

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                             TITLE 29--LABOR
 
CHAPTER XVII--OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT 
                                OF LABOR
 
PART 1926_SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION--Table of Contents
 
      Subpart N_Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
 
Sec. 1926.553  Base-mounted drum hoists.

    (a) General requirements. (1) Exposed moving parts such as gears, 
projecting screws, setscrews, chain, cables, chain sprockets, and 
reciprocating or rotating parts, which constitute a hazard, shall be 
guarded.
    (2) All controls used during the normal operation cycle shall be 
located within easy reach of the operator's station.
    (3) Electric motor operated hoists shall be provided with:
    (i) A device to disconnect all motors from the line upon power 
failure and not permit any motor to be restarted until the controller 
handle is brought to the ``off'' position;
    (ii) Where applicable, an overspeed preventive device;
    (iii) A means whereby remotely operated hoists stop when any control 
is ineffective.
    (4) All base-mounted drum hoists in use shall meet the applicable 
requirements for design, construction, installation, testing, 
inspection, maintenance, and operations, as prescribed by the 
manufacturer.
    (b) Specific requirements. [Reserved]

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