N.Y. Lab. Law § 413

§ 413. Hoists. Every engine, brake, cage, bucket, rope, and chain\nshall be kept in good order and shall be inspected daily. Every lift,\nhoist, rope and other mechanical device shall be capable of sustaining\nthe weight intended to be borne by it, in accordance with factors of\nsafety generally accepted by competent engineers. Every car and lift\nshall have a safety brake. No hoisting rope shall be subjected to a load\nheavier than one-fifth of the weight it can sustain without breaking.\n