Rigging and LOLER...

[markieg31]

how many wraps around the tree??

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

I might just remove my post now, if Pauls reading! Nah, it'll be alright!

 

Hmmm ,

 

You know exactly what you're doing Mr Wilkinson, despite the claim to guess, but, in all honesty, it is down to training, experience and knowledge = COMPETENCE

 

Take care out there..

Paul

[Gollum]

The SWL IS a legal requirement on rigging kit.

 

The SWL should be on all items of rigging kit including ropes.

 

Safety factor for Ropes MBS Divided by 10

Textiles MBS Divided by 7

Metal MBS Divided by 5

[Pete Mctree]

The SWL IS a legal requirement on rigging kit.

 

The SWL should be on all items of rigging kit including ropes.

 

 

I disagree on it being a legal requirement when the MBS or WLL is used - please can you tell me where in the legislation it is?

[Gollum]

I disagree on it being a legal requirement when the MBS or WLL is used - please can you tell me where in the legislation it is?

 

Sorry the SWL Is not required if there is a WLL.

it's in the ACOP.

[Peter]

The SWL IS a legal requirement on rigging kit.

 

The SWL should be on all items of rigging kit including ropes.

 

Safety factor for Ropes MBS Divided by 10

Textiles MBS Divided by 7

Metal MBS Divided by 5

 

Those safety factors only apply if the manufacturer hasn't specified a SF.

[Gollum]

Those safety factors only apply if the manufacturer hasn't specified a SF.

 

That's corect.

The manufacturer will apply a WWL

[Peter]

That's corect.

The manufacturer will apply a WWL

 

I think you mean WLL.

[Gollum]

I think you mean WLL.

 

Yep

[bob]

Sorry the SWL Is not required if there is a WLL.

it's in the ACOP.

 

Is the acop a legal document or guidance