ANSI/ASSP A10.5-2020 (Digital)

This standard applies to material hoists used to raise or lower materials during construction, alteration or demolition. It is not applicable to the temporary use of permanently installed personnel elevators as material hoists.

The purpose of this standard is to set forth minimum requirements intended to provide for the safety of life, limb and property of those engaged in occupations requiring the use of material hoists. The requirements of this standard are the minimum for that purpose.

Table of Contents

1. General

• 1.1 Scope
• 1.2 Purpose
• 1.3 Exceptions
• 2. References
• 2.2 Related Standards
• 2.3 Other Related Standards

• 2.4 Abbreviations Used in This Standard

• 2.5 Typical Examples of Material Hoists
• 3. Definitions
• 4. Hoist Designation/Location
• 4.1 Design and Construction of Foundations
• 5. Requirements for Hoist Mast
• 5.1 Design
• 5.2 Base Enclosure
• 5.3 Access at Landings
• 5.4 Materials for Enclosure and Guarding
• 5.5 Operating Station
• 6. Hoist Platforms and Cages
• 6.1 Prohibition of Riders
• 6.2 Leveling, Loading and Unloading
• 6.3 Overhead Protection
• 6.4 Securing Material
• 6.5 Slip-Resistant Floors
• 6.6 Horizontal Clearances for Material Hoists
• 6.7 Platform/Cage Guarding for Hoists Located Inside a Structure
• 6.8 Platform/Cage Guarding for Hoists Located Outside a Structure
• 6.9 Load-Rating Marking Plate
• 6.10 Drop Plates
• 6.11 Bridging Devices
• 7. Characteristics of Hoisting Machines
• 7.1 General
• 8. Material Hoist Wire Rope/Sheaves/Fastening
• 8.1 Hoist Wire Rope and Sheaves
• 8.2 Drums and Sheaves
• 9. Inspections and Test of Material Hoists
• 9.1 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
• 9.2 Acceptance Tests of Platform/Cage Arresting Device
• 9.3 Acceptance Tests of Hoisting Machine Brakes
• 9.4 Daily/Pre-shift Inspections
• 9.5 Monthly Inspection
• 9.6 Periodic Inspection and Tests
• 9.7 Post Incident Inspection
• 9.8 Inspection After Height Extension/Jumping
• 9.9 Wire Rope Inspections
• 9.10 Product-Specific Testing
• 9.11 Inspection of Tower Structure Components
• 10. Individual Requirements and Training
• 10.1 Responsibilities of Owner (Equipment)
• 10.2 Responsibilities of Qualified Persons
• 10.3 Responsibilities of Users
• 10.4 Responsibilities of Authorized Personnel
• 11. Special Application Hoist
• 11.1 General
• 11.2 Reserved for Future Use
• 11.3 Requirements for Hoist Mast
• 11.4 Reserved for Future Use
• 11.5 Characteristics of Hoisting Machines
• 12. Revision of American National Standards Referred to in this Standard
• Appendices
• Appendix A: Survey of Job Site
• Appendix B: Material Hoist Checklists