Section 7.375. Safety

(a) Following assembly and erection of hoists, and before being put in service, an inspection and test of all functions and safety devices shall be made under the supervision of a Certified Commissioned Inspector. A similar inspection and full load test is required following major alteration of an existing installation. All hoists shall be inspected and tested at not more than 3-month intervals or each time erected. Records shall be maintained and kept on file for the duration of the job.

(b) All personnel elevators used by employes shall be constructed of materials and components which meet the specifications for materials, construction, safety devices, assembly, and structural integrity as stated in the American National Standard A104-1972, Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and all subsequent additions as heretofore amended from time to time by the Industrial Board.

(c) Personnel hoists used in bridge tower construction shall be approved by a registered professional engineer and erected under the supervision of a qualified engineer competent in this field.

The provision of this § 7.375 amended through August 17, 1973, 3 Pa.B 1722.