29 C.F.R. § 1917.47 – Winches. | Midpage- (a) Moving winch parts which present caught-in hazards to employees shall be guarded.
- (b) Winches shall have clearly identifiable and readily accessible stop controls.
- (c) Portable winches shall be secured against accidental shifting while in use.
- (d) Portable winches shall be fitted with limit switches if employees have access to areas from which it is possible to be drawn into the winch.
- (e) The provisions of § 1917.45(f)(11) shall apply to winches.