[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: 29CFR1926.554]

[Page 360]
 
                             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. 1926.554  Overhead hoists.

    (a) General requirements. (1) The safe working load of the overhead 
hoist, as determined by the manufacturer, shall be indicated on the 
hoist, and this safe working load shall not be exceeded.
    (2) The supporting structure to which the hoist is attached shall 
have a safe working load equal to that of the hoist.
    (3) The support shall be arranged so as to provide for free movement 
of the hoist and shall not restrict the hoist from lining itself up with 
the load.
    (4) The hoist shall be installed only in locations that will permit 
the operator to stand clear of the load at all times.
    (5) Air hoists shall be connected to an air supply of sufficient 
capacity and pressure to safely operate the hoist. All air hoses 
supplying air shall be positively connected to prevent their becoming 
disconnected during use.
    (6) All overhead hoists in use shall meet the applicable 
requirements for construction, design, installation, testing, 
inspection, maintenance, and operation, as prescribed by the 
manufacturer.
    (b) Specific requirements. [Reserved]