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    Safe working load (SWL) is the maximum force or load that lifting equipment can safely handle without risk of failure, calculated by dividing the minimum breaking strength by a safety factor of typically 4-6. The safety factor depends on the equipment type, intended use, and risks of failure.

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    Safe working load (SWL) is the maximum force or load that lifting equipment can safely handle without risk of failure, calculated by dividing the minimum breaking strength by a safety factor of typically 4-6. The safety factor depends on the equipment type, intended use, and risks of failure.

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    Understanding SWL: Safe Working Load

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    Safe working load (SWL) is the maximum force or load that lifting equipment can safely handle without risk of failure, calculated by dividing the minimum breaking strength by a safety factor of typically 4-6. The safety factor depends on the equipment type, intended use, and risks of failure.

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    Understanding SWL

    • Maximum force or load that a piece of lifting


    equipment can safely handle without the risk of
    failure or breaking.
    • Calculated based on Minimum Breaking Strength
    divided by a safety factor (normally 4-6)
    • SF is normally based on:
    • the type of equipment
    • its intended use, and
    • potential risks associated with equipment failure.

    Safe Working Load

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