Article 15
LIFTING APPLIANCES AND GEAR
1. Every lifting appliance and item of lifting gear, including their constituent elements, attachments, anchorages and supports, shall -
(a) be of good design and construction, sound material and adequate strength for the purpose for which they are used;
(b) be properly installed and used;
(c) be maintained in good working order;
(d) be examined and tested by a competent person at such times and in such cases as shall be prescribed by national laws or regulations; the results of these examinations and tests shall be recorded;
(e) be operated by workers who have received appropriate training in accordance with national laws and regulations.
2. No person shall be raised, lowered or carried by a lifting appliance unless it is constructed, installed and used for that purpose in accordance with national laws and regulations, except in an emergency situation in which serious personal injury or fatality may occur, and for which the lifting appliance can be safely used.