Rigging Toolbox Talk: Decoding SWL, WLL, Safety Factors, Spotters, & More

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1.4 هزار بار بازدید - 6 ماه پیش - In this rigging toolbox talk,
In this rigging toolbox talk, we answer common questions like:

 • What’s the difference between SWL and WLL?
 • How are safety factors vs. design factors different?
 • What goes into calculating working load limits for cranes vs slings?
 • Who is a dedicated spotter for crane lifts?
 • Does double wrapping a sling affect its working load limit?

Whether you're a rigger, lift director, or crane operator, it's important to understand these key rigging concepts. We break down the specifics in easy-to-understand terms.

This video provides a perfect opportunity to improve your working knowledge of:

 • Rigging Vocabulary - from outdated SWL terminology to current WLL standards
 • The role safety and design factors play in product design
 • Sling vs Crane WLL/Rated Capacity
 • Responsibilities of a dedicated spotter and signal person
 • The effect of double wrapping a sling on capacity

So join us for this informative rigging toolbox talk where we decode need-to-know concepts that keep lifting jobs safe and efficient. If you have a question you want answered on an upcoming Toolbox Talk, drop it in the comments!

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In this video
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - What is the difference between SWL and WLL?
1:23 - What is the difference between safety factor and design factor?
3:51 - What is the difference in calculating the sling WLL and the crane WLL?
4:40 - Is a dedicated spotter the same person as a signal person?
5:25 - Does double wrapping your sling hitch affect the WLL of the sling?
5:38 - How can you learn more?

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