Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15361 - Ropes

Rule 5361.

(1) A rope shall be inspected before each day's use for the following conditions:

(a) Externally for abrasions, cut or broken fibers, decay, burns, lack of strength, softness, variation in size or roundness of the strands.

(b) Internally, by separating the strands at 3 foot (.914 M) intervals, for broken fibers, presence of grit, mildew or mold, color change of the fibers, or powdering, and short loose fibers.

(c) Wear or damage of a work rope where the tautline hitch is used. That section showing wear or damage shall be cut off.

(2) A rope showing any of the defects listed in subrule (1), which would constitute a hazard, shall be replaced.

(3) A rope shall be stored in a dry location in coils or on a reel.

(4) A wet rope shall be dried by placing it in the sunshine or a warm room by hanging loosely over a rounded peg or hook.

(5) A rope shall not be:

(a) Kinked or run over sharp corners.

(b) Used when frozen or left in freezing temperatures when wet.

(6) A climbing rope shall not be spliced.

(7) A climbing rope shall not be left aloft overnight.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15361

1979 AC