Section 408.41561. Inspections and testing.

(1) An inspection and test of all functions and safety devices of personnel hoists and elevators shall be made by a person who meets the criteria of both a competent and qualified person, or a competent person who is assisted by 1 or more qualified persons as prescribed by the following:

(a)   Before being put into service.

(b)   Following a major alteration of an existing installation.

(c)   At not more than 90-day intervals.

(2)     An employer shall prepare a certification record that includes all of the following information:

(a)  The date of the inspection and test of all functions and safety devices that were performed.

(b)   The signature of the person who performed the inspection and tests.

(c)   A serial number or other identifier for the hoist that was inspected and tested.  The most recent certification record shall be maintained on file on the jobsite.

(3)   In addition to the requirements in subrule (1) of this rule, personnel hoists and elevators shall have a load safety test performed by a licensed elevator contractor in the presence of a State of Michigan elevator inspector every 90 days as required by ANSI A10.4 "Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations," 2004 edition, as adopted by reference in R 408.41003a.

(4)   All control mechanisms shall be inspected daily for misadjustments that might interfere with proper operation and for excessive wear of components.

History: 2016 MR 6, Eff. March 22, 2016.