R 408.11905 Definitions; S.

Rule 1905. (1) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the breaking strength of a piece of material or object to the maximum designed load or stress applied when in use. (2) "Side loading" means a load applied at an angle to the vertical plane of the boom. (3) "Standby" means not to be in regular service, but used intermittently or occasionally as required. (4) "Standing rope" means a supporting rope which maintains a constant distance between points of attachment to the 2 components connected by the rope. (5) "Structural competence" means the ability of a machine and its components to withstand the stresses imposed by applied loads. (6) "Swing" means the rotation of a mast or boom for movement of loads in a horizontal direction about the axis of rotation.