R 408.10508
R 408.10508 Definitions; T to W.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.10508
Rule 508. (1) “Tail line” means the non-supporting end of the wire rope used to
suspend the platform.
(2) "Tie-in guides" means the portion of a building that provides continuous positive
engagement between the building and a suspended or supported unit during its vertical
travel on the face of the building.
(3) “Traction hoist” means a type of hoisting machine that does not accumulate the
suspension wire rope on the hoisting drum or sheave, and is designed to raise and lower a
suspended load by the application of friction forces between the suspension wire rope and
the drum or sheave.
(4) “Transportable outriggers” means outriggers designed to be moved from 1 work
location to another.
(5) “Trolley carriage” means a carriage suspended from an overhead track structure.
(6) “Verified” means accepted by design, evaluation, or inspection by a registered
professional engineer.
(7) “Weatherproof” means so constructed that exposure to adverse weather
conditions will not affect or interfere with the proper use or functions of the equipment or
component.
(8) “Winding drum hoist” means a type of hoisting machine that accumulates the
suspension wire rope on the hoisting drum.
(9) "Working platform" means suspended or supported equipment intended to
provide access to the face of a building and manned by persons engaged in building
maintenance.
(10) “Wrap” means 1 complete turn of the suspension wire rope around the surface
of a hoist drum.