N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab 1403.28
Hoists
Effective Nov 22, 2025#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.39) New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15 (from Lab 1403.26); ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35Commissioner, Department of Labor
The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements:
- (a) The employer shall comply with the hoist manufacturer’s specifications and limitations as to the proper use and installation of the equipment, whether at a portable or fixed location;
- (b) Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds, and special hazard warnings or instructions shall be visibly marked on cars and platforms;
- (c) Hoistway entrances of material hoists shall be protected by full width gates or bars;
- (d) Hoistway doors or cages of personnel hoists shall be not less than 6 feet 6 inches high and shall be protected with mechanical locks which cannot be operated from the landing side and shall be accessible only to persons on the car; and
- (e) Overhead protective coverings shall be provided on the top of the hoist cage or platform.
Source. #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.39) New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15 (from Lab 1403.26); ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35