The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements:

1. (a) All functional operating mechanisms, air and hydraulic systems, chains, rope slings, hooks, and other lifting equipment shall be visually inspected before each use by the operator;
2. (b) Complete inspection of the crane shall be performed at least once per year;

3. (c) The inspection shall include the following:

   1. (1) Identifying deformed, cracked, corroded, worn, or loose members or parts; and

   2. (2) Ensuring the good working order of the following:

      1. a. Brake system;
      2. b. Limit indicators;
      3. c. Power Plant; and
      4. d. Electrical apparatus;
4. (d) Overhead cranes shall have stops at the limit of travel of the wheels; and

5. (e) The rated load of the crane shall be plainly marked on each side of the crane as follows:

   1. (1) If the crane has more than one hoisting unit, each hoist shall have its rated load marked on it or its load block; and
   2. (2) The marking shall be clearly legible from the ground or floor.

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 1403.55) New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15 (from Lab 1403.39); ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35