Section R. 408.11805 - Definitions; O to RRule 1805.
(1) "Overhead crane" means a top running crane that has a movable bridge carrying a movable or fixed hoisting mechanism for lifting and lowering, moving horizontally and traveling on an overhead fixed runway.(2) "Periodic inspection" means the inspection of the equipment in place by a designated person, making written records of conditions.(3) "Power-operated crane" means a crane that has its mechanism driven by electric, air, hydraulic, or internal combustion means.(4) "Preformed" means to permanently shape wire rope before fabrication into helical form.(5) "Pulpit" means an operator compartment for a crane located at a fixed position remote from the crane.(6) "Qualified person" means a person who, through attainment of a recognized degree or certificate of professional standing or by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work.(7) "Rail stop" means a device attached to a rail to stop the movement of a crane beyond a fixed point.(8) "Rated load" means the maximum load for which a crane or individual hoist is designed and built by the manufacturer and shown on the equipment nameplate or nameplates.(9) "Remote-operated crane" means a crane controlled by an operator not in a pulpit or in the cab attached to the crane, by any method other than pendant or rope control.(10) "Rigger" means an employee who prepares heavy equipment or loads of materials for lifting.(11) "Rope" means wire rope, unless otherwise specified.(12) "Running sheave" means a sheave that rotates as the load block is raised or lowered.(13) "Runway" means an assembly of rails, beams, girders, brackets, and framework on which a crane or trolley travels.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11805