S.L. 646.2 ст. 21Rope used in hoisting or lowering.

(1) No rope shall be used in hoisting or lowering unless -

(a) it is of suitable quality and free from patent defect; and

(b) in the case of wire rope, it has been examined and tested by a competent person in the manner set out in the Schedule.

(2) Every wire rope in general use for hoisting or lowering shall be inspected by a competent person once at least in every three months, provided that after any wire has been broken in such rope that rope shall be inspected once at least in every month.

(3) No wire rope shall be used in hoisting or lowering if in any length of eight diameters the total number of visible broken wires exceeds ten per centum of the total number of wires, or the rope shows signs of excessive wear, corrosion or other defect which, in the opinion of the person who inspects it, renders it unfit for use.

(4) A thimble or loop splice made in any wire rope shall have at least three tucks with a whole strand of the rope and two tucks with one half of the wires cut out of each strand. The strands in all cases shall be tucked against the lay of the rope:

Provided that this subregulation shall not operate to prevent the use of another form of splice which can be shown to be as efficient as that laid down in this subregulation.