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- (a) the inspections referred to in subsections (3), (5) and (7); and Clause 80(9)(a) amended: O.I.C. 2004-14, N.S. Reg. 4/2004. - (b) any repairs to rigging hardware. - (10) The record referred to in subsection (9) shall include the date, time, nature and results of the inspection or repair and the name of the person who performed the inspection or repair. - (11) An employer shall identify the safe lifting capacity of rigging hardware on the device in a permanent and clearly legible manner. - (12) An employer shall ensure that a person using rigging hardware receives adequate training and other information sufficient to ensure that they are knowledgeable about the capacity of the rigging hardware. - (13) An employer shall designate a competent person to use rigging hardware. - (14) Before a load is raised by a hoist, an employer shall ensure that a competent person ensures that the load is secured to the hoist in an adequate manner by means of appropriate rigging hardware. Section 80 replaced: O.I.C. 2000-130, N.S. Reg. 52/2000. ## Lift trucks 81 - (1) An employer must ensure that a lift truck is designed, constructed, maintained, inspected, and operated in accordance with the latest version of the applicable standard listed below: - (a) CSA standard CSA B335, 'Safety standards for lift trucks'; - (b) ANSI standard ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, 'Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks'; - (c) ANSI standard ANSI/ITSDF B56.6, 'Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks'. - (2) An employer must ensure that every supervisor and operator of a lift truck has been provided with the necessary information, instruction, training, supervision, facilities, and equipment required for the safe operation of the equipment in accordance with the standards in subsection (1), as applicable. Section 81 replaced: O.I.C. 2013-65, N.S. Reg. 53/2013. - 82 (1 ) An employer must ensure that a lift truck is operated in a manner that will not \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\…

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## Part 21 Rigging ## Breaking strength 292 (1) An employer must ensure that rigging is not subjected to a load of more than - (a) 10 percent of the breaking strength of the weakest part of the rigging, if a worker is being raised or lowered, - (b) subject to section 292.1, 20 percent of the ultimate breaking strength of the weakest part of the rigging in all other situations unless the manufacturer has fatigue rated the rigging in accordance with CEN Standard EN 1677-1: 2000, Components for slings - Part 1: Forged steel components, Grade 8 , and - (c) subject to section 292.1, if the rigging is fatigue rated in accordance with CEN Standard EN 1677-1:2000 and a worker is not being raised or lowered, the maximum load must not exceed 25 percent of the ultimate breaking strength. 292 (2) Despite subsection (1), an employer may use a dedicated rigging assembly designed and certified for a particular lift or project by a professional engineer, but the dedicated rigging assembly must be re-rated to comply with subsection (1) before it is used for another lift or project. ## Safety factors 292.1 (1) Subject to section 292, an employer must ensure that rigging components are rated relative to their ultimate breaking strength in accordance with the following safety factors: 292.1 (2) An employer must ensure that rigging components or hoisting lines that are used in any towing operation are not used for any hoisting operation. ## Load ratings 293 (1) An employer must ensure that the maximum load rating of the rigging, as determined by the rigging manufacturer or a professional engineer, is legibly and conspicuously marked on the rigging. 293 (2) Despite subsection (1), if it is not practicable to mark the rigging, the employer must ensure the maximum load rating of the rigging is available to the workers at the work site. ## Inspection 294 An employer must ensure that rigging to be used during a work shift is inspected thoroughly prior to each period of continuous…

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## III. Wire rope and hardware guidelines - 1. Use only wire rope and attachments as specified by the hoisting machine manufacturer. Do not use wire rope that is kinked, birdcaged, corroded, undersized, or damaged in any way. - 2. Be sure that wire rope is long enough to reach the lowest possible landing. - 3. Clean, lubricate & handle wire rope in accordance with wire rope or hoist manufacturer's instructions. - 4. Coil and uncoil wire rope in accordance with the wire rope or hoist manufacturer's instruction in order to avoid kinks or damage. - 5. Use thimbles at all wire rope suspension terminations. - 6. Use J-type clamps or swaged fittings to fasten wire rope. DO NOT USE U-CLAMPS. - 7. Tighten wire rope clamps in accordance with the clamp manufacturer's instructions. - 8. Wire ropes used in traction hoists must have prepared ends in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. - 9. INSPECT WIRE ROPE DURING EACH ASCENT AND DESCENT. Do not expose wire rope to fire, undue heat, corrosive atmosphere, chemicals, to passage of electrical currents, or to damage by tools or handling. ## IV. Power supply guidelines - 1. BE SURE YOUR POWER SUPPLY CONFORMS TO HOIST MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. - 2. GROUND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCES and POWER CORD CONNECTIONS. Protect with circuit breakers. - 4. Power cord or air hose connections must be restrained to prevent their separation. - 3. Use power cords or air hoses of proper size that are long enough for the job. - 5. Tie off power cords or air hoses at the suspended scaffold to prevent them from falling. - 6. Protect power cords or air hoses at sharp edges. - 7. Remember, air hoist require clean, lubricated air. ## V. Fall-arrest equipment guidelines - 1. Each person on a suspended powered scaffold must be attached to a fall-arrest system at all times. - 2. Each lifeline must be fastened to a separate anchorage. - 3. When wrapping lifelines around structural members, the lines must be protected and a sui…

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- protected by a safety lifebelt attached to a lifeline. The lifeline shall be securely attached to substantial members of the structure (not scaffold), or to securely rigged lines, which will safely suspend the worker in case of a fall. - 11. Two-point suspension scaffolds shall be securely lashed of the building or structure to prevent them from swaying. Window cleaners' anchors shall not be used for this purpose. - 10. Where acid solutions are used, fiber ropes are not permitted unless acid-proof. ## I. Single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds. - 8. The hoisting machines, cables, and equipment shall be regularly serviced and inspected after each installation and every 30 days thereafter. - 9. The units may be combined to form a two-point suspension scaffold. Such scaffold shall comply with paragraph (g) of this section. - 10. The supporting cable shall be straight for it's entire length, and the operator shall not sway the basket and fix the cable to any intermediate points to change his original path of travel. - 11. Equipment shall be maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions, - 12. Suspension methods shall conform to applicable provisions of paragraph (g) and (h) of this section. ## Code of safe practices for suspended powered scaffolds It shall be the responsibility of all employers and users to read and comply with the following common-sense guidelines, which are designed to promote safety in the erection and use of suspended powered scaffolds. These guidelines are not allinclusive, nor do they supplant or replace other additional safety and precautionary measures to cover usual and unusual conditions. If these guidelines conflict in anyway with state, local, or federal statute or governmental regulation, said state statute or regulation shall supersede these guidelines, and it shall be the responsibility of each employer and user to comply therewith and also to be knowledgeable and understand all state, local or fed…

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S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (8) An operator of pile-driving equipment shall ensure that: - (a) the pile hammer is securely chocked while the hammer is suspended and the equipment is not operating; and - (b) no pile is hoisted in the leads while a worker who is not directly involved in the operation is on the superstructure of the equipment or within range of a falling pile. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s13-28. ## PART 14 Rigging ## Definitions for Part 14-1 In this Part: 'pendant' means a fixed-length rope that forms part of a boom-suspension system; 'rigging' means any combination of rope, wire rope, cable, chain, sling, sheave, hook and associated fittings used in a hoisting operation. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s14-1. ## General requirements 14-2 An employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) all rigging is assembled, used, maintained and dismantled under the supervision of a competent worker and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions; and - (b) any worker who is required or permitted to assemble, use, maintain or dismantle rigging is trained in safe rigging practices. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s14-2. ## Inspection 14-3 An employer or contractor shall ensure that all rigging and components of rigging are inspected thoroughly at appropriate intervals and visually inspected before use to ensure that the rigging and rigging components will safely perform the intended function of the rigging and rigging components. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s14-3. ## Maximum loads 14-4 (1) An employer or contractor shall ensure that no load is imposed on any rigging that is in excess of: - (a) 10% of the breaking strength of the weakest part of the rigging, in the case of rigging used to raise or lower workers; and - (b) 20% of the breaking strength of the weakest part of the rigging, in the case of any other rigging.

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Division 2 AO 2-2017 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (a) The pilot is responsible for the integrity of the rigging for any external load and must ensure safe delivery of the cargo by inspecting and monitoring the security of the rigging throughout the operation. Prior to operations, the pilot must check the condition and application of all rigging gear to ensure serviceability. Prior to commencing operations, determine the complete rigging requirements including slings and taglines. - (b) All personnel involved with rigging activities must receive appropriate rigging training and show proficiency, specific to helicopter operations and the work or task/s being performed. - (c) The slings used for the external load must be inspected each day before use. Slings must be inspected by an employee designated, trained and qualified as a rigger. - (d) No sling can be used unless it has a properly marked minimum tensile strength of five times the load which will be carried or is being carried. - (A) No sling can be used unless upon inspection it is determined to be in good condition and capable of the work which is to be performed, and is properly marked. - (B) Loads must be properly slung so that there will be no slippage or shifting of the load and so that the load will not accidentally be dislodged from the helicopter. - (C) Slings must be the appropriate weight, strength and length to prevent the sling from being lifted and entangled into the aircraft rotor system. - (D) Pressed sleeves, wedged eyes, or equivalent means must be used for all suspended loads using wire rope. - (5) Personal protective equipment when working on, under or in the near vicinity of helicopters: - (a) Personal protective equipment for employees must consist of complete eye protection and hard hats secured by chinstraps. - (b) Loose-fitting clothing likely to flap in the downwash must not be worn. - (6) Loose gear and objects. Every practical precaut…

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## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (2) Subject to subsection (3), an employer, contractor or supplier shall ensure that the maximum load that may be hoisted by any rigging, as determined by the manufacturer of the rigging or a professional engineer, is conspicuously marked on the rigging. - (3) If it is not practicable to conspicuously mark the maximum load on the rigging, an employer or contractor shall ensure that information about the maximum load that may be hoisted by the rigging is made readily available to the workers. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s14-4. ## Slings - 14-5 (1) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a sling used to hoist a load and the sling's fittings and attachments are: - (a) suitable for the intended use of the sling, fittings and attachments; - (b) suitable for, and capable of, supporting the load being hoisted; - (c) arranged to prevent the load or any part of the load from slipping or falling; - (d) arranged to ensure that the load is equally divided among the slings, when more than 1 sling is used; - (e) capable of supporting: - (i) at least 10 times the load to which the sling, fittings and attachments may be subjected, if they are used to support a worker; and - (ii) at least 5 times the maximum load to which the sling, fittings and attachments may be subjected, in any other case; and - (f) guarded to prevent damage to the sling, if the sling may be applied over a sharp edge. - (2) An employer, contractor or supplier shall ensure that a sling: - (a) is clearly labelled to indicate the sling's maximum load or the sling's maximum load is made readily available to workers; and - (b) is not used if the sling has been or may be damaged. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s14-5. ## Shackles - 14-6 (1) An employer or contractor shall ensure that no shackle is subjected to a load greater than the maximum load indicated on the shackle. - (2) An employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) all shackle pins are …