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3. What is the maximum amount of weight a person should lift using a two

legged sling constructed of 3/4" 6 X 19 extra improved plow steel rope with an

independent wire rope core (Assume the angle of each leg off of the top of

the load is 40 degrees and the sling has mechanical splices).

OSHA Table:

Safety Factor

Rated Load for SINGLE leg vertical mechanical splice:

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WLL actual = WLL sling x #legs x H/L

or

WLL actual = WLL sling x #legs x sin(0)

Rated load (WLL actual):_

Fig: 1