225 ILCS 705/7.15

The hoisting engineer or some other properly authorized employee shall:

1. Keep a careful watch over the engines, boilers, pumps, ropes, and winding apparatus.

2. Be certain the boilers are properly supplied with water, cleaned, and inspected at frequent intervals.

3. Be certain the steam pressure does not exceed the limit established by the boiler inspector, frequently open the try cocks and the safety valves, and not increase the weights on the safety valves.

4. Be certain the steam and water gauges are kept in good order. If any of the pumps, valves, or gauges become deranged or fail to act he shall immediately report the fact to the proper authorities.

5. Make a daily inspection of the hoisting equipment.