30 CFR 56.19017 - Emergency braking for electric hoists.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Jan 27, 2026

View all text of Subpart R [§ 56.19000 - § 56.19135]

§ 56.19017 - Emergency braking for electric hoists.

Each electric hoist shall be equipped with a manually-operable switch that will initiate emergency braking action to bring the conveyance and the counterbalance safely to rest. This switch shall be located within reach of the hoistman in case the manual controls of the hoist fail.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

source: 50 FR 4054, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 56.19017