R 408.42928 Catheads or capstans.

Rule 2928. When operating catheads or capstans the employer shall ensure that the following requirements are met: (a) The operator will be properly trained on the operation of catheads or capstans. (b) The operator shall use at least 3 wraps of rope on the drum and not place so many wraps on the drum as to allow the rope to ride over the end of drum. (c) Precautions shall be taken to prevent entanglement of other lines with a line in use on a cathead. (d) When a cathead is unattended, a rope or line shall not remain wrapped on or in contact with the cathead. (e) A qualified employee shall attend the draw works control when a manually operated cathead is in use. (f) A splice shall not be allowed to contact the cathead friction surface, with the exception of endless rope properly spliced. (g) A natural or synthetic rope shall not be used for load carrying service if any of the following apply: (i) It is frozen or has been subjected to corrosive chemicals or extreme temperatures. (ii) It has begun to unravel. (iii) It has external abrasions, cuts, or broken fibers, decay, burns, softness, or variation in size or roundness. (iv) It has internal presence of grit, broken fibers, mildew or mold, color change, powdering, or loose fibers. (h) Natural or synthetic rope shall not be used if there is exposure to corrosive substances, chemicals, or heat. (i) Catheads or capstans shall not be used to raise or lower personnel or to lift loads directly over personnel.