WAC 296-304-07007. Chain falls and pull-lifts

(1) Chain falls and pull-lifts must be clearly marked to show the capacity and the capacity must not be exceeded. (2) Chain falls must be regularly inspected to ensure that they are safe, particular attention being given to the lift chain, pinion, sheaves and hooks for distortion and wear. Pull-lifts must be regularly inspected to ensure that they are safe, particular attention being given to the ratchet, pawl, chain and hooks for distortion and wear. (3) Straps, shackles, and the beam or overhead structure to which a chain fall or pull-lift is secured must be of adequate strength to support the weight of load plus gear. The upper hook must be moused or otherwise secured against coming free of its support. (4) Scaffolding must not be used as a point of attachment for lifting devices, such as tackles, chain falls, and pull-lifts unless the scaffolding is specifically designed for that purpose.