Wire ropes, chains and accessories
32.3.29.
Only steel wire ropes should be used in shaft installa-
tions for hoisting operations.
32.3.30. Steel wire ropes should have a safety factor of at least
10.
32.3.31.
Only steel wire ropes fitting the hoisting machine
drum should be used.
32.3.32. No spliced steel wire rope should be used for hoisting.
32.3.33.
All hoisting steel wire ropes should be suitably lubri-
cated to prevent corrosion and wear.
32.3.34.
All hooks used with hoisting equipment should be
provided with devices to prevent them from becoming detached
from the load while in use