R 408.11955 Wire rope inspection.

Rule 1955. (1) Running ropes in continuous service shall have an inspection not less than once a month. The inspection shall include: (a) Measurement of diameter of rope. (b) Count of broken wires in 1 lay when concentrated. (c) End connections for broken wires. (d) Corrosion, kinking, crushing, cutting, or other conditions affecting the capability of the rope. (e) Cracked, bent, worn, corroded, or improperly applied end connectors. (2) For rope in contact with equalizer sheaves or with saddles, or on sheaves where rope travel is limited, the inspection shall include moving the rope from its normal position on the sheave and examining the rope at the rope contact point. (3) Inspection of a nonrotating type rope shall include the determination that the wires are not broken or worn within the rope. (4) A rope which has been idle more than 1 month, shall be given a complete inspection prescribed in subrule (1) before being placed in service.