R 408.41968 Chain falls and hoist and pullers; use.

Rule 1968. (1) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be secured to an anchorage and the load attached to the chain fall or hoist and puller in a manner which prevents inadvertent disengagement. (2) When a chain fall or hoist and puller is under tension of a load, a positive action shall be required to release the tension. (3) A hoist and puller lever handle shall not be operated with an extension handle, except as furnished by the manufacturer. (4) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be visually inspected for observable defects before each job use by the employee using the tool.