- (a) Before an electric crane is operated after the start of each shift, or as soon therein as practicable, the crane operator or a qualified person shall test the operation of all limit switches over a cleared area, under no load, and shall report any defect to the employer who shall have the defect corrected before the crane is permitted to operate.
- (b) The limit switch shall never be used as an operating control unless designed for such use, in which case there shall be a second limit switch located behind the operating control limit switch.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-13-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 7).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-29-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 39).