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1910.179(n)(4) Hoist Limit Switch
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At the beginning of each operator's shift, the upper limit switch of each hoist shall be tried out under no load. Extreme care shall be exercised; the block shall be "inched" into the limit or run in at slow speed. If the switch does not operate properly, the appointed person shall be immediately notified.
The hoist limit switch which controls the upper limit of travel of the load block shall never be used as an operating control.
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