Mine hoists are known in the mining industry as the conveyor of products, offset, materials and people. In this thesis, a literature search based on the current state of technology is represented in terms of mine hoists and important plant parts. The first part of this thesis deals with the design, construction, substantial variations and basis of calculation of the various components in accordance with the applicable technical regulations. In the second part, the safety of shaft hoisting ropes has been discussed. The focus here is on operational aspects such as damage, monitoring, auditing and discard criteria of the hoist ropes. The consideration of various safety standards is also presented in the form of a comparison.