Are there requirements for suspension ropes?
The suspension ropes must be long enough to allow the scaffold to be lowered to the level below without the rope passing through the hoist, or the end of the rope configured to prevent the end from passing through the hoist. [1926.451(d)(6)] Also see, OSHA Standards and Interpretation Letter: 06/16/1999 – Scaffolds: Lifelines, support lines, and suspension ropes cannot have a common anchor point. The standard prohibits using repaired wire. [1926.451(d)(7)] Drum hoists must contain no less than four wraps of the rope at the lowest point. [1926.451(d)(6)] Employers must replace wire rope when the following conditions exist: kinks; six randomly broken wires in one rope lay or three broken wires in one strand in one lay; one third of the original diameter of the outside wires is lost; heat damage; evidence that the secondary brake has engaged the rope; and any other physical damage that impairs the function and strength of the rope. [1926.451(d)(10)] Suspension ropes supporting adjustable
The suspension ropes must be long enough to allow the scaffold to be lowered to the level below without the rope passing through the hoist, or the end of the rope configured to prevent the end from passing through the hoist. [1926.451(d)(6)] Also see, OSHA Standards and Interpretation Letter: 06/16/1999 – Scaffolds: Lifelines, support lines, and suspension ropes cannot have a common anchor point. The standard prohibits using repaired wire. [1926.451(d)(7)] Drum hoists must contain no less than four wraps of the rope at the lowest point. [1926.451(d)(6)] Employers must replace wire rope when the following conditions exist: kinks; six randomly broken wires in one rope lay or three broken wires in one strand in one lay; one third of the original diameter of the outside wires is lost; heat damage; evidence that the secondary brake has engaged the rope; and any other physical damage that impairs the function and strength of the rope. [1926.451(d)(10)] Suspension ropes supporting adjustable
