22 (1) No rope shall be used in the processes unless
(a) it is of suitable quality and free from patent defect; and
(b) in the case of wire rope, it has been examined and tested by a competent person in the manner set out in Schedule I.
(2) Every wire rope in general use in the processes shall be inspected by a competent person once at least in every three months, except that after any wire in such rope has broken it shall be inspected once at least in every month.
(3) No wire rope shall be used in the processes if, in any length of eight diameters the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 per cent of the total number, or the rope shows signs of excessive wear, corrosion or other defect that, in the opinion of the person who inspects it or of any inspector, renders it unfit for use.
(4) Subject to subsection (5), every thimble or loop splice made in any wire rope used in the processes shall have at least three tucks with a whole strand of the rope and two tucks with one-half of the wires cut out of each strand, the strands in all cases being tucked against the lay of the rope.
(5) The requirement set out in subsection (4) shall not operate to prevent the use of any form of splice or connection that can be shown to be as efficient as that prescribed in that subsection.
(6) Wire clips, if fitted to the satisfaction of an inspector, may be used in lieu of splices on standing gear.
(7) Each wire rope used in hoisting or lowering shall be in one continuous piece.
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