N.Y. Labor Law § 413: Hoists

§ 413. Hoists. Every engine, brake, cage, bucket, rope, and chain

shall be kept in good order and shall be inspected daily. Every lift,

hoist, rope and other mechanical device shall be capable of sustaining

the weight intended to be borne by it, in accordance with factors of

safety generally accepted by competent engineers. Every car and lift

shall have a safety brake. No hoisting rope shall be subjected to a load

heavier than one-fifth of the weight it can sustain without breaking.