Daily examination of hoisting equipment.

§ 77.1403 Daily examination of hoisting equipment. Hoists and elevators shall be examined daily and such examinations shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Elevators. (1) A visual examination of the ropes for wear, broken wires, and corrosion, especially at excessive strain points such as near the attachments and where the rope rests on the sheaves; (2) An examination of the elevator for loose, missing or defective parts; (b) Hoists and elevators. (1) An examination of the rope fastenings for defects; (2) An examination of sheaves for broken flanges, defective bearings, rope alignment, and proper lubrication; and (3) An examination of the automatic controls and brakes required under § 77.1401. (Sec. 101, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Pub. L. 91–173 as amended by Pub. L. 95–164, 91 Stat. 1291 (30 U.S.C. 811) [48 FR 53241, Nov. 25, 1983]