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Load cell

Also known as load monitor.

A force-sensing device used to measure tension or load in a rigging or structural system.

Safety notes

  • Correct capacity, calibration, installation direction, zeroing, data interpretation, alarm thresholds, and communication are essential; readings supplement rather than replace engineered design.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Correct capacity, calibration, installation direction, zeroing, data interpretation, alarm thresholds, and communication are essential; readings supplement rather than replace engineered design.

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Sources

  1. Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.