Abbreviations and Definitions in HSE Regulations
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What is the Minimum Breaking Load (MBL)?

  • The load at which an item fails and releases the load
  • A factor that takes into account the geometry of a sling assembly
  • The load below which the item will not break or fail (correct)
  • A factor applied to determine the Working Load Limit (WLL)
  • What is the Coefficient of Utilisation (CoU) used for?

  • To determine the mode factor for a sling assembly
  • To obtain the maximum load a sling may lift
  • To calculate the Working Load Limit (WLL) (correct)
  • To calculate the Factor of Safety
  • What is the purpose of the Uniform Load Method?

  • To calculate the Specific Angle to the vertical for a sling leg
  • To determine the Mode Factor for a sling assembly
  • To rate a multi-legged sling with a maximum load for various angles (correct)
  • To calculate the Factor of Safety for a lifting operation
  • What does the Trigonometric Method calculate?

    <p>The specific load for the angle a sling leg will be used at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Mode Factor used in lifting operations?

    <p>To account for the geometry of a sling assembly for maximum lifting load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Factor of Safety (FoS) applied to?

    <p>The MBL to calculate the WLL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what range of angles is the Uniform Load Method typically used?

    <p>0° - 45° to the vertical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the load at which an item fails and releases the load?

    <p>Minimum Breaking Load (MBL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Coefficient of Utilisation' is applied to determine what value?

    <p>'Working Load Limit'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mode Factor' takes into account which aspect of a sling assembly?

    <p>'Geometry'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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