Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (SOR/2007-128)
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Regulations are current to 2012-05-14 and last amended on 2008-07-01. Previous Versions
SCHEDULE 6
(Subsection 317(1))
SAFETY FACTORS
| Column 1 | Column 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Article | Safety Factor |
| 1. | Metal structural parts of a lifting appliance or main accessory gear that has an SWL of | |
| (a) not more than 10 tonnes | (a) 5 | |
| (b) more than 10 tonnes | (b) 4 | |
| 2. | Wooden structural parts of a lifting appliance or main accessory gear | 8 |
| 3. | Loose gear other than chains and slings | 5 |
| 4. | Bolts, brackets, lugs and pins that are part of a lifting appliance or main accessory gear | 5 |
| 5. | Chains | 4.5 |
| 6. | Wire rope | 5 |
| 7. | Natural-fibre rope | 7 |
| 8. | Reusable synthetic-fibre rope or webbing slings | 6 |
| 9. | Disposable synthetic-fibre rope or webbing slings | 5 |